Use advice cards for encouragement
Advice doesn't have to mean instructions about parenting. A guest can write a wish, a family tradition or a few kind words. That gives friends who aren't parents a way to join in without pretending to be experts.
Tell guests they can answer one prompt and leave the rest blank. Keep the completed cards private unless the parents ask for a reading. The guide to quiet shower activities has suggestions for collecting notes without putting anyone on the spot.
Use prediction cards for a record of the day
Predictions capture what guests thought before the baby arrived. The guesses can be fun to revisit even without a prize. Ask the parents which details they want people guessing, and keep the activity light.
If you use the complete set, edit or remove prompts the parents don't want. Our prediction card guide explains how to set up the activity and collect guest names if you'd like to remember who wrote each card.
Print and collect only what you need
Offer a small stack at a writing table if you don't know how many guests will take part. Put out pens and an envelope marked for completed cards. If you use both activities, separate the stacks so guests can choose without asking.
The cards measure 5 × 7 inches. Two per page saves paper while keeping that size; one per page is useful when you prefer a portrait print sheet. Cut the cards before the party and give the parents the finished collection in a folder or box.
Written for the ShowerPrintables printable set. About this project. For print settings, test one sheet on your printer before making the full quantity.