Planning a Baby Shower? : These Tips Make It Stress Free

Excerpt : One of the most pleasant parties to plan has to be the baby shower. The mom-to-be gets so much attention and she can just sit back and enjoy all of the fuss. The key to creating this wonderful event

One of the most pleasant parties to plan has to be the baby shower. The mom-to-be gets so much attention and she can just sit back and enjoy all of the fuss. The key to creating this wonderful event is organization. Here's everything you need to make your upcoming baby shower as festive and memorable as possible!

Consult, Consult, Consult!

Because the parents-to-be may have more than one shower, it's a good idea to consult with the mommy-to-be. Before you send out invitations, sit down with the mom-to-be and ask her what she would like from this event. What is her idea of a fun shower and who she would like to attend? Most people shouldn't be expected to attend several showers for the same parents, so find out what else is being planned. Let her know that you want her to feel comfortable and most of all, to have fun.

What if you are having a surprise shower? Don’t let that stop you from consulting! Talk to the dad-to-be to get ideas of a guest list and an

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After consulting with the mom-to-be, or others, it is time to plan!

The Theme of the Day

This is the fun part – deciding what you are going to do and how you are going to do it! This can also be the overwhelming part if you have never planned a baby shower before or if you don’t feel that you are the creative type. Luckily, you don’t’ have to have experience or creativity to throw a great baby shower.

Some showers are simply a gathering of family and friends chatting, mom-to-be opening her gifts, and eating yummy food. Other showers are more elaborate with special games. If you are thinking of being more elaborate and having a theme, here are some great ideas to get you started:

Consider inviting couples instead of just the

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Does mom-to-be already have everything she needs for baby, but you still want to celebrate this special occasion? Why not throw a Mommy Shower? Instruct guests to bring gifts for mom herself (bath and beauty products, gift certificates, etc). You might also consider a “consumable shower” and have guests bring diapers, wipes, shampoo, and other items that run out!

A recipe shower is a great idea. Instead of a card, ask guests to bring their favorite easy-to-make recipes for mom-to-be to use after the little one arrives. Or go one better and have the guests bring a dish ready to be frozen for the mom-to-be for those days when she is just too worn out to cook!

Here’s a fun shower that will help the guests determine what to bring as a gift. In the invitations, assign

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Have guests bring something that was a favorite of theirs from their childhood for the new baby. Books, movies, security blanket and etc make great gifts with added special meaning.

Have a birthday party! Get a birthday cake, streamers, party hats, and party games! Can you think of a better way to celebrate a birth?

Once you set a date and make a guest list, and pick your theme, you will need to choose a location. It is perfectly fine to have the shower in your own home, but it can be anywhere with enough space. Depending upon your theme, you may even choose a restaurant or an out of the way tearoom!

As the Date Nears

Now that the big decisions are over, you can take a deep breath. You are almost there! As the shower date approaches,

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Two To Three Weeks Before The Event:

• Prepare and mail invitations with directions to event. Be sure to keep one for the baby book!
  

• Place order for the cake if ordering from a bakery.
  

• Choose and purchase decorations and party favors.
  

• Purchase prizes for games.
  

One Week Before The Event:

• Determine an accurate guest count.
  

• Make follow-up calls, if necessary.
  

One Day Before The Event:

• Purchase food and prepare platters and/or pick up any special food platters ordered.
  

• Purchase beverages.
  

• Make sure camera has film and/or video camera is loaded and has batteries, etc.
  

• Wrap gifts for game
  
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  winners and review instructions for games.
  

• Clean house and party area.
  

Day Of The Event

• Decorate
  

• Buy any last minute items
  

• Prepare area for gifts
  

• Prepare table for the food
  

• And most importantly – HAVE FUN!
  

That’s all there is to it! You are now ready to throw a memory-filled baby shower for a special mom-to-be.

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