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.
The saying ‘it takes a village to raise a baby’ still holds true. But in today’s fast-paced world, that village can sometimes feel like 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.
The American Pregnancy Association describes the psychology behind this nesting period very well here.
Whattoexpect describe what to expect for each week of the pregnancy here.
When your thinking of what gift to get this article from Psychology Today is a helpful guide on what to think about when gift giving.
We've helped many customers surprise their friends, sisters, and loved ones with personalized gifts that are meaningful to the gift recipients.
Because our customers know their loved ones best, they choose the most meaningful photos, names, or heartfelt messages to personalize their gifts. These details create emotional connections that make each gift very individual & unique.
At Cloncaia, we bring these ideas to life with care, creativity, and craftsmanship—turning special moments into lasting memories.
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, essentials ready
· Setting up a diaper station
· Put in blackout curtains in the baby room
· Prep the baby's drawers
· Label the baby drawers
· Food prep – stock the freezer with ready to eat 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 baby’s name.
You can get a very personal gits of the babies scan printed to a canvas print, frame, pillow for example.
Nesting Party Checklist
Here's 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 robe with the Babies Name
Many of customers love custom canvas prints with a photo of Mom & baby printed to it. It's a perfect personalized gift idea. Memorable & with good vibes.
Another customer wanted a photo of a baby scan printed to a mug with a custom date. We customized this to the mug in a frame design & fulfilled the order. The recipient loved it we heard. It was in black & white also, so it just worked.
You could have a custom made pillow gift with the ultrasound image on a picture frame. Step 1 in an order is to upload the Names and our in house team check the customization order requirements and ensure the order requirement details are met. We partner with trusted US & EU international print facilities who use premium inks. From there it's packaged and shipped directly to your door. This isn't mass production. It's very specific custom order work, and quality design checks are conducted before departure. Its human led only.
Conclusion
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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At Cloncaia we turn everyday objects into meaningful, personalized gifts for family members, friends and for any loved one of our customer. Our motto is ''show the love'' so we apply this to the products creation process by turning Photos, Names, Custom Messages, Portrait drawings into gifts with heart & style for our customers.
Author: Roger J. is the author of this blog and founder of Cloncaia. He believes the best gifts come form the heart and which pack an emotional punch. At Cloncaia we are inspired to create gifts that have meaning and make our customers happy.
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This blog post is for informational purposes only about presents for a nesting party. It is not intended for any medical advice, health advice etc. We do not endorse any such professional advice and this should be sought form a medical professional which we are not.