Top-selling gifts for baby showers and new babies
We asked leading New Zealand retailers for their top-selling newborn and baby shower gifts for new babies (and parents) so …
Baby Showers
The impending arrival of a baby is something worth celebrating. But a baby shower does not have to be just sausage rolls and girth measurements. OHbaby! love a good party, and have put together some great ideas to shower a Mum-to-be in style. Check out our guides to gorgeous baby showers.
A Navajo Blessingway
In this modern world, more women are turning to traditional cultural practices to celebrate their journey to motherhood, such as this take on the Navajo blessingway. In much of the Western world, where work so often determines that we live far from …
5 baby showers with a difference
Baby showers tend to follow a fairly predictable formula, and as lovely as it is to spend an afternoon drinking tea, eating cupcakes and measuring the guest of honour's middle, here are some ideas for baby showers with a difference. 1. Pamper …
Is having a baby shower really necessary?
Baby showers have become increasingly popular over the years with many people choosing this way to celebrate their new arrival into the world. But is having one really necessary? And what if a traditional baby shower just isn’t for you? The purpose …
Cringe-free babyshower ideas for Dads
Who says a baby shower is only for the mum-to-be and her female friends? These days there are no hard-and-fast rules around who can or can’t be present at a baby shower, so why not throw a co-ed celebration where both Mum and Dad can attend. We’ll …
Unique baby shower games that aren’t (too) cringe-worthy
Baby showers are a great way to have a bit of fun with friends and family and what better way to do it than with a few unique baby shower games. We’ve selected a few of our favourites that will entertain all your guests—no nappies with melted …
Gender-neutral baby shower: how to ditch the blue and pink
Many couples choose not to find out the gender of their baby until they're born, or opt not to share it with everyone. In these instances, a gender-neutral baby shower is the perfect option. Here are some ideas for hosting one. Choose a theme When …
Fun baby shower games and ideas
1) Birth the ball! With a ping pong ball and balloon in hand for each person, have a go at creating your own contractions and 'birthing the ball'. The first person to deliver theirs without bursting the balloon wins! See here for the How …
A ‘suite’ babymoon in the city
Alanna Dennis and her partner escaped for an opulent night at the Hotel Grand Windsor, in anticipation of their third baby. With our third child due in a matter of weeks, the offer of an indulgent couple’s escape to Auckland’s Hotel Grand Windsor …
A fabulously fruity baby shower
With plenty of sweet treats and pops of colour, this zesty baby shower would be a pip to reproduce. First-time folks Jay Patel and Andrew Oxley were peachy keen for a fruity theme for their West Auckland baby shower. The sun shone brightly on the …
Marvellous mocktails for mamas-to-be!
Colette Wood's good friend Jules is a socialite and entertainer extraordinaire, so she needed a baby shower to match. Colette describes how she pulled off a glamorous party, without the hangover! Jules, my friend, is a socialite and …
A Vintage Picnic
A picturesque garden picnic, vintage collectables, and a whole lot of heart and soul. We simply adore this gorgeous baby shower that Unna Burch and her husband threw for their friends and family to celebrate the impending arrival of their new …
'New family' shower
Celebrate your impending arrival in style with a relaxed, elegant dessert evening for a few close friends. Does the very phrase baby shower make you shudder in horror? A party to celebrate the imminent arrival of your child sounds fun, but when …
High Tea
The birth of a new baby is a special occasion, and treating the mum-to-be to an afternoon of celebration is a thoughtful gesture. Keeping the setting small and intimate means everyone gets a chance to relax, so why not don your loveliest party frock …