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Celebrate the new baby\u2019s arrival with these fun ideas and activities! With new life in the world, it\u2019s a beautiful time to throw an arrival party, start new family traditions, and make the new baby feel special with personalized baby books<\/a>. We\u2019ve put together ideas for the family to celebrate separately or with extended relatives. Every activity will help you make precious new memories with the newborn. Whether you are a parent celebrating your own little one, or an aunt or grandparent celebrating with family, we hope these ideas will help you celebrate the beauty of birth!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7 Ways to Celebrate a Baby\u2019s Arrival\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Throw an arrival shower for friends and extended family.<\/h2>\n

Host an \u201carrival shower\u201d so friends and family can meet and interact with the new baby. If the new parents are hosting, we recommend speaking with your doctor to understand when it is safe for your baby to interact with others. Unlike a baby shower, you don\u2019t need to plan party decorations or games. Instead, focus on meaningful bonding time between your loved ones and the baby. Instead of asking for gifts, turn this event into a potluck where people can bring a dish. This will help out the new parents, so they can keep the leftovers and leave cooking off their to-do list (more time for diaper changes and maybe a nap!).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\"baby\n

Celebrate the new baby with personalized baby books<\/a>.<\/h2>\n

One thoughtful way to celebrate the baby’s arrival is with <\/span>personalized books<\/span>! Custom baby books are special keepsakes, featuring the child\u2019s name and photo, that the whole family will treasure for years. A custom baby book like <\/span>New Cutie in Town<\/a> is a loving storybook that parents can read with their child, and celebrates the joy of baby’s arrival into the world! There’s also a twins version<\/a> made special for two babies! A keepsake bedtime book like Goodnight Little Me<\/a> will lull the baby to sleep, while a photo book like I See My Family!<\/a> introduces the little one to family members with their names and photos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\"baby\n

Create a memory jar.<\/h2>\n

This is a beautiful activity for the new parents, or for relatives watching the baby. In the early days with your newborn, jot down happy memories on slips of paper and put them into a jar. These can be big, small, or funny moments like \u201ctoday you laughed for the first time\u201d or \u201cI was changing your diaper and you exploded all over my hand.\u201d Preserve the jar, so you can revisit these memories and then pass them onto your child. These little notes are precious keepsakes, to remember your newborn\u2019s first months and milestones.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\"baby\n

Spend quality time with older children.<\/h2>\n

For parents with an older child, we recommend spending some quality time together (apart from the new baby). A new baby brings not only joy, but many changes. It can be difficult, at first, for the older sibling to adjust as their parents\u2019 attention is divided. By spending time with your first-born\u2014even an hour or two\u2014you will help make them feel loved, supported, and valued. Plan a mommy-and-me or daddy-and-me date for dinner and a movie. You can also surprise them with a special gift for being the best big sibling. The personalized books <\/span>Super, Incredible Big Brother<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Super, Incredible Big Sister<\/span><\/a> reassures the older sibling they are loved and rewards them for helping out. Delight your older child with this special gift and read it at bedtime, to get them excited for the new baby!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Plan a family photography session.<\/h2>\n

Schedule a professional photography session so you have new family photos to display! Have pictures taken of the newborn, but also photos with the whole family. You can use these photos for birth announcements, holiday cards, and birthday invitations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\"baby\n

Start a new family tradition with the baby.<\/h2>\n

Celebrate the baby\u2019s arrival by starting a new family tradition. This activity will be a great way to bond with the baby and make family memories. Here are some ideas to get you started:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n