Planning a baby shower can be a lot of fun. Make sure that mom is in the loop however in regards to the date, the theme, the guest list and the location; remember, it’s about her. Before you get started out planning things, decide on whether or not you’d like a co-host, this can help with decision making as well as the financial aspect of things. Regarding the Mom-To-Be, make sure she’s got a good seat to sit in while opening her gifts.

Also, by supplying her with pre-addressed and stamped thank-you cards and a list of which guests gave which gifts, you’ll be helping her out with thanking everyone who attended. Little details such as these will mean a lot to her. As a rule of thumb, baby showers are usually thrown about 2 to 3 months before the baby’s due date; this ensures that mom is still comfortable enough and that baby won’t make a surprise appearance.

2 to 3 MONTHS BEFORE

( ) Choose a theme
( ) Pick a date
( ) Pick a time
( ) Pick a location
( ) Create a guest list
( ) Select invitations
( ) Select thank-you cards
( ) Prepare directions to party to place in invitations
( ) Send invitations
( ) Get final details on mom’s gift registry

1 MONTH BEFORE

( ) Finalize guest list
( ) Finalize menu
( ) Plan and organize games
( ) Plan a schedule for the day’s activities
( ) Pick music
( ) Choose favors
( ) Finalize beverages
( ) Pre-address and stamp thank-you cards

1 to 2 WEEKS BEFORE

( ) Order cake
( ) Purchase guest book
( ) Order food
( ) Purchase game supplies
( ) Pick up favors
( ) Order centerpiece/flowers
( ) Finalize seating arrangement

DAY BEFORE

( ) Delegate photographer
( ) Prepare non-alcoholic punch
( ) Start decorating
( ) Pick up centerpiece/flowers
( ) Delegate gift-list writer
( ) Chill beverages

SHOWER DAY!

( ) Finish decorating
( ) Pick up food
( ) Pick up ice
( ) Pick up cake
( ) Have fun!!!
( ) Delegate someone to help mom load her car
( ) Give mom the guest book
( ) Give mom the gift list
( ) Give mom the pre-addressed and stamped thank-you cards

OTHER DETAILS TO KEEP IN MIND

( ) Plates
( ) Cutlery
( ) Napkins
( ) Glasses/Cups
( ) Tablecloth
( ) Banners
( ) Balloons

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