What Is a Nesting Party? Thoughtful Nesting Party Ideas at Home
If you’ve heard the term “nesting party” and are wondering what it means, you wouldn’t be the first! We love the idea of a nesting party. They are growing in popularity and they are a practical, social way to help the Mom out in the final weeks of pregnancy. It takes a village with a baby will always be true and in the modern world this village can feel a very small island. So unlike baby showers, nesting parties are about support, practical support, the Moms friends / family are helping her get ready for the big arrival. It could be with time or helping get the home ready etc. something thoughtful.
What Is a Nesting Party?
It is a gathering normally in the home of the expecting Mom with friends / family members.
The point is to help the Mom get her home ready for the big arrival.
Is usually happens in the 3rd trimester about week 32 – 36.
Baby showers are about the gifts, but a nesting party is about practical help.
We all know Moms who have gotten into the nesting period. Its to help out with this.
It's founded on the spontaneous "nesting instinct" some pregnant women experience when they're pregnant. Think of it as a prep party + spa day + bonding session all wrapped up together.
Home Nesting Party Ideas
The idea of a nesting party is getting the persons village together to play a part in the upcoming experience. It is very practical tasks which need doing which the Mom will be very appreciative of.
The majority of nesting parties take place in a home setting. The following are some simple nesting party ideas at home:
· Helping out getting the Nursery ready for the big arrival
· Getting the baby clothes / blankets etc ready
· Setting up a diaper station
· Put in blackout curtains in the baby room
· Prep the baby drawers
· Label the baby drawers
· Food prep – stock the freezer with meals
· Prep the fridge etc. with bottles etc or whats on her wish list
· Create babies medicine bin
· Gift a memory box, so the Mom can include the hospital baby tag so it doesn’t get lost, mementos, any developed photographs
· Organize a baby bookshelf
· Put together the babies cot, fit the baby car seat, stroller etc.
There are so many helpful things that can be done.
It is anything that can help the Mom, as all these things take time and effort to get done. She will have all these of her plate then. Her friends and family are engaging with the experience for the new arrival also.
You can bring gifts also and you could have a Personalized Wall Art or Name Signs with the babies name etc.
You can get a very personal gits of the babies scan printed to a canvas print, frame, pillow etc.
Nesting Party Checklist
Heres a checklist guide :
· Pick a date ( 32 – 36 weeks should work )
· Invite the friends, family members
· Ask the Mom for a to do wish list
· Gather the essentials ( storage bins, labels etc. or whatever is on the list)
· Have the snacks person bring the snacks, drinks etc.
· Bring some pampering items
· Bring an expecting Mom card to wish her luck or include a funny sentiment of motivational message
· Bring a personalized gift (personalized mug, robe, candle, tote)
Gift Ideas for the Nesting Party
As opposed to baby showers, nesting party gifts are often practical, pampering, or home-related. Here are some thoughtful suggestions:
· Personalized tote bag
· Personalized necklace
· Custom Mug
· Personalized canvas print ( with ultrasound photo )
· Personalized robe with the Babies Name
Closing Thoughts on Pregnancy Nesting Ideas
Nesting is a fun part of the lead up and a nesting party is a great way to show the love and engage in the experience for the Mom. It’s a very practical and helpful exercise also, as it takes a lot of her plate and is a fun experience to for the Mom and her friends / family members who arrive.
The unsaid message of the party is – you’re not alone, you have support. We may not be with you every day but we are with you etc.
It takes a village folks. It takes a village.
As personalized gifts experts here at Cloncaia, we can help make the experience more special with keepsake personal gifts which celebrate this type of gift recipients new chapter.
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