Planning a Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Baby Shower

When planning a baby shower a simple way to make everything more
organized and easier to do is to choose a theme. A theme allows
a person to tie everything together and choose supplies based
upon the theme. Themes allow a person to set up specific color
schemes and symbols that will be used. A now I lay me down to
sleep baby shower is a great example of using a theme to
simplify the planning.

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep is a
popular children’s prayer. Almost everyone has heard of it and
it evokes a sense of security and comfort when people hear it
again. Using this theme for a baby shower is quite simple. The
first step is to determine the color scheme and symbols that
will be used. Commonly used colors include blue and yellow.
Common symbols include pillows, stars, moons and praying hands.
Once the colors and symbols are chosen it is time to start
planning.

The important aspects of the shower should all be tied into the
central theme. The invitations can incorporate the now I lay me
down to sleep poem on the front or inside. Food is the next
essential item. The cake should be decorated with coordinating
symbols and can also include the poem. The next thing to
consider are the decorations and favors.

Decorations and favors are where the theme really comes out and
is tied in with the party. Decorations should clearly spell out
the theme of the party. Some great ideas are to use the stuffed
animals that say the prayer as table center pieces. After the
party these can go home with the mother-to-be for the baby.
Glitter is often used with this theme and can be used to dress
up tables as well. Streamers in the colors can be used around
the party area. Favors are another great way to incorporate the
theme. A creative idea is to make potpourri sachets that look
like small pillows with the prayer written on them and the
baby’s name or just use “Baby” and the last name. There are
many store bought options that tie in with theme as well.

A now I lay me down to sleep baby shower has an atmosphere that
evokes the peacefulness of a baby sleeping. The party should be
kept low key and relaxed. The atmosphere is set with the
decorations, cake and favors. Once the party is underway all
the planning will be worth it.