Adoption is the process of starting or expanding your family and worthy of the same celebration as the expectancy of a biological child. Adoption baby showers have become increasingly popular as it has mainstreamed and so has its celebrations. There are a few things that make an adoption shower unique, though, such as planning it after the child has been placed with the family for about a month. Adoption can be an unpredictable process sometimes, and a new family will want some time together before throwing a huge party at the risk of overwhelming themselves.
Throwing a baby shower is a great way for the adoptive parents to feel the support of their family and friends.
How important it is to avoid birth-related themes and terminology depends on the circumstances of the adoption. When it comes to themes, taking the child's age into consideration can help. If the child was adopted internationally, the shower planner may consider throwing a party themed with the child's country of origin. The same could go for if a child is adopted from another state as well.
Ideas for baby shower games can be found with a quick Google search, however, some of the most popular games seem to be related to word scrambles, bingo, scavenger hunts and guessing challenges. The website, Plan-the-perfect-baby-shower.com has nearly 40 free game ideas that come with links to printable cards and everything you need to know about how to play!