| While a baby shower is a traditional part of | | | | The Adoption Baby Showers for Babies |
| celebrating the arrival of a new baby, many people | | | | Make sure to include information about the adoption |
| aren't sure whether or not an adoption baby | | | | in the baby shower invitations you send out. For |
| showers would be an appropriate idea. There is | | | | example, you might want to change the wording a |
| nothing wrong with having one of these celebrations | | | | little. Instead of adding the birth weight and height |
| if you are adopting, although depending on the age | | | | which you might not know, you can include |
| of the new arrival your baby adoption shower may | | | | information you do, such as the baby's birth location. |
| need to be a little non-traditional. | | | | This would not be the place to include any |
| Having a Baby Shower Adoption for Older Children | | | | information you know about the birth parents, |
| Adopting older children isn't as hyped as international | | | | however. Consider including both the date of birth |
| adoptions today but giving a loving home to these | | | | and the date of adoption on the invitations or |
| children is almost more special because they are very | | | | announcements. |
| in need of loving parents and a caring extended | | | | Remember that you can play games and have |
| family. Having a celebration for the parents and the | | | | refreshments at this adoption baby showers. Also, |
| new child is a good idea but you'll want to alter the | | | | you should consider scheduling the event for after |
| baby shower so it's not quite the same as it would | | | | the baby arrives in its new home. Keep in mind that |
| have been for an infant. This celebration should be | | | | there is always the risk of delays with both biological |
| about showing the child exactly how excited the | | | | and adoptive deliveries so waiting until after the baby |
| circle of loved ones is to have this new child in the | | | | is in your arms to throw the shower is a wise idea. |
| family. | | | | Plus, people can see your new arrival with their own |
| Instead of baby gifts, family and friends can | | | | eyes. |
| purchase toys or other items appropriate for your | | | | Throwing a child adoption baby showers can also be |
| new family member's age. You can still have a cake | | | | a great way of getting the items you're going to |
| and other refreshments, too. However, you may not | | | | need to help welcome your child into your home. |
| want to have the same type of baby shower games | | | | You'll probably need new baby clothes, furniture, |
| at your adopted baby shower for older kids that you | | | | accessories, and plenty of other items. Remember |
| would for an infant. Instead, skip the games and | | | | that whether you're adopting a child or a baby, you |
| focus on giving everyone a chance to mingle and be | | | | are bringing a new family member home who may |
| introduced to your new child. Consider keeping the | | | | not be yours biologically but will always be yours |
| guest list small so your child does not feel | | | | emotionally. |
| overwhelmed. | | | | |