Getting Ready For A Baby Shower

There is a lot to take into consideration when planning a baby shower. By having a checklist one can make sure that everything gets covered. Five main things to consider when planning a shower is: food/menu, the guest list, baby registry, games and decorations. It’s good to come up with a theme for the shower whether it’s Pretty in Pink, It’s a Boy, teddy bear, all white or specific colors that the mommy-to-be likes.

After setting the date of the shower one should compile a guest list. The planner should decide on a number of guests and if it will be for women only or co-ed. Some showers consist of couples while others may just be women and children. A location must also be decided upon. Will the shower be held at someone’s home or in a restaurant or a church. A lot of baby showers are hosted by a friend of the mom-to-be in their house. It’s more comfortable for people and maybe even convenient. This works well if the shower is a surprise also since a friend could simply be inviting pregnant mommy over for lunch or a ‘dinner party’.

Now that the location has been chosen and the guest list has been decided on, next comes the menu. You know that food can really make or break a party. Well it’s no different with a baby shower. Sure everyone is coming to celebrate with mommy the soon arrival of her little bundle of joy, but it’s good to please the guests’ tastebuds too. Questions like: Will the party be formal? Will it be catered? Should it be potluck style or buffet-style? all have to be answered. Fruits, veggies and cheese could make up the simple menu or a few select friends could each bring a dish. Whatever the case, a menu should be arranged well enough in advance. Also a cake or cupcakes would be a nice treat for the shower. The baby’s name or a congratulatory message could be written on the cake, and with cupcakes you can have cute decoration on each one in harmony with the party theme. If you choose not to get a cake then a couple of sweet desserts should definitely be served.

Invitations also play a major role in planning a baby shower. Besides, how will people know to attend if they receive no invitation. Cute simple invitations are sold at party stores or even the grocery store. With advanced technology many use eVites now to just have shower invitations e-mailed to guests and RSVP online. Photos can be uploaded and customized messages all for free. Everything is done digitally. Both methods can work but it’s important to have a count of those who will and will not be attending so you can be prepared with enough food and party favors.

A couple of weeks (or even sooner) before the shower mail off invitations with directions for the event and start purchasing decorations as well as party favors. By this time the menu should be finalized and you can also order the cake if you wish. Some of the decorations you may want to purchase include: centerpieces, a welcome sign, confetti, hanging or wall decorations, table cover if necessary, balloons, streamer, napkins, plates and utensils. You would have already come up with your theme so everything should be in sync with that. Around this time party games and prizes can also be purchased.

In days leading up to the party you should also be sure to make sure the camera is loaded and has batteries. Buy flowers if you need them, wrap gifts as well as prizes and make sure the house or party area is cleaned up. The cake can usually be picked up the day of or the day before. You may even want background music so be sure that the necessary equipment is working properly. You’re sure to have an awesome baby shower with the right planning and preparation. Gifts for your mom-to-be as well as some party decor and prizes can be purchased at Babies R Us.

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