Baby Shower Planning Checklist

As you may have already discovered, planning a baby shower can be a big task. I have prepared a planning checklist for you to follow. This should help you to stay organized, and ensure that you have not forgotten anything. Please keep in mind that these are suggestions, and that I recommend you be resourceful in terms of creativity in order to add your own spark to the celebration.

8 Weeks Prior to the Shower

Communicate with the new mom, or mother-to-be your interest in throwing the party
Set date, time and location
Compile a guest list
Determine a budget with funds allocated to decorations, gifts, the menu and prizes
Determine baby shower theme

6 Weeks Prior to the Shower

Send out invitations
Start shopping for decorations
Plan shower games to play

4 Weeks Prior to the Shower

Confirm the number of guests that can attend via R.S.V.P.’s, telephone, or e-mail.
Plan the menu. Compile recipes that are easy to prepare, and suitable to serve.
Seek a helper to assist with the cooking or food preparation

2 Weeks Prior to the Shower

Purchase decorations and any supplies you need for the games and activities
Purchase party favors
Purchase baby shower gift
Purchase any paper plates, forks, knives or cups that you may need

1 Week Prior to the Shower

Finalize the guest list
Finalize the menu and put together a list of ingredients that you need to purchase
Wrap your baby shower gift

3 Days Prior to the Shower

Purchase food ingredients
Clean and re-arrange your house
Gather chairs and necessary seating to accommodate to the number of guests attending

1 Day Prior to the Shower

Prepare any food items that you can today
Clean your house

Baby Shower Day

Decorate
Have all game supplies ready
Prepare the rest of the food
Celebrate the beautiful new baby!