Baby Book Shower

Tips by Sara Compton:

When doing a baby shower book party, you have to remember that these parties are for the momma to be. They may not be your best selling parties, but your client base grows and this momma will most likely be a life long customer. Most, if not all, books are shipped to her (I mean, wouldn't you want that?). 

Like your normal parties, you want to make it as personal as possible and as much like a home shower as best you can. Women LOVE talking about their own experiences and love giving their advice/oppinion, so to make sure your party  has high participation, ask these questions. 

I always post a game to open up communication by having them message me when they see a word. 

Or you can have them pick a new baby name. These are the worst names in 2016.

A great 30 minute to party post is something like "what is the craziest thing you've done under the influence of pregnancy brain?" 

for the 10 minute post, that one is great for cravings. what is your craziest craving you've had? (I don't have a graphic for this one yet.)

Roll call is a great time to ask for advice for the new momma. 

These parties are shorter than my other parties because you are focusing on baby books. I have a post for each "kind" of books that I like. i.e. tummy time books, cloth/bath books, noisy book, stroller books, playbooks, slide and see, etc. I use lots of videos to show how these books work, (going live will help shake things up). I break up my posts with Usborne facts like 50% replacement on destroyed books. 

I also do a post for the older siblings if there are any. Make sure they aren't left out. This post is great to show that we have more to offer then just baby books. I ask the mom before hand the ages and interests of the siblings, and then tailor the post for them with books that I think they will love. 

Play lots of games like the That's Not My game, or others you might think of. Home baby showers are full of games, people expect that. 

Hosting post, let them know you do more then just baby showers, and you can show past hostess hauls. 

Make sure you put an "ask about my business" post. I've had the moms very interested in joining. Usually they are quitting their job, or looking for a way to stay at home. Or even just for the discount.