Baby Shower Planning
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Checklist for Planning a Baby Shower

Baby Shower Checklist

A checklist can be helpful when planning a baby shower. Checking off completed tasks allows you to concentrate on other details. Also, post your menu in a handy spot. The reminder will help you prepare your shopping list.

One to two months before the party:
___Consult with the expectant mom and select a date and time for the shower
___Decide the location and secure the venue
___Create guest list (determine size of the party)
___Set the theme
___Decide on the type of shower
___Plan your activities
___Plan your menu
___Select the invitations

Two to three weeks before the party:
___Send your invitations (include directions)
___Order cake
___Order flowers or balloon bouquets (if applicable)
___Purchase the party favors, game prizes, and decorations
___Finalize your menu

One week before the party:
___Order or gather together the chairs, tables, dishes, utensils, etc…Ensure there
is a very comfortable chair for the expectant mother.
___Make a final guest count. Make phone calls if necessary at this point
___Place orders for food if needed
___Confirm reservations (if applicable)
___Buy disposable cameras or prepare your digital camera
___Begin to clean and prepare your house
___Buy and wrap your gift for the mom-to-be

The day before the party:
___Gift wrap any party favors game prizes
___Review the games/activities
___Begin decorating
___Pick up the cake
___Purchase beverages/ice
___Make street signs if neccessary
___Set up tables, chairs, buffet table, etc..

The Big Day!
___Set out party favors on tables
___Finish any last decorations
___Set out beverages, ice, glasses
___Keep a notebook nearby to write down the gifts received. Also, keep a trash bag nearby the opening of the gifts to reduce in the clutter of wrapping paper.
___ Pick up balloons today
___Set up the food on the buffet table
___Have a plan on how you will run the party
___Greet guests at the door with a smile

Preparation is key to a great baby shower. I hope this baby shower checklist helps you plan and enjoy your big day!

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