Planning a baby shower is one of the loveliest gifts you can
provide a mother to be. But where do you start?
If you are a first time planner or an experienced planner, you can benefit
by following some simple strategies to ensure your baby shower goes off without
a hitch.
Here’s what the experts recommend when it comes to baby
shower planning:
1) Decide when the shower should be held. Most are held
before the baby comes but some moms are superstitious and would prefer a shower
be held after baby’s arrival. Be sure you check in first to plan accordingly.
2) Decide where the shower will be held. Usually this is a
location other than the mom-to-be’s home.
3) Decide who should be invited. If you are hosting, you
should always ask the mom-to-be who she wants invited before you make a list.
You may find she wants a co-ed party or a small family only affair. Be sure you
check in with her before you get started.
4) Send out invitations and be sure to include R.S.V.P.
information and baby registry information. You’ll want to know exactly how many
people are coming and your guests will want to know where they can buy the
guest of honor some great gifts.
5) Decide on a theme. This doesn’t have to be anything
elaborate. It can even be as simple as ‘pink’ if the mom is having a girl. You
might consider asking the mom to be, she might have a theme in mind. This will
help you plan decorations.
6) Order a cake or decide on the type of cake you want to
make. A cake is a must have for all baby showers.
7) Plan on having some appetizers for guests. You don’t have
to provide a full meal, but snacks are a nice touch.
8) Pick a few baby games out so you have something to do
during the party. You can find hundreds of baby shower games on line.
Once you have planned all of these essential steps, the rest
of the baby shower is easy! You simply need to set up house, decorate and
welcome your guest of honor on their big day.
Most baby showers last about two to three hours. The first ½
hour or so guests can spend mingling and munching on goodies. You can then
spend another ½ hour playing a couple of games.
Then allow your guest of honor to open her gifts! Be
prepared to write down who all the gifts came from so your mom can send thank
you notes.
After the gifts are open, usually guests have some cake,
mingle some more and then leave. You might consider having some party favors
available for guests. A great idea is mini baby bottles filled with jelly beans
or some other inexpensive treat!
The most important thing to remember about baby shower
planning is that everyone should have a good time. Sit back, relax and don’t
stress about minor details. Most people are just looking for a good laugh and
some time to pat mom-to-be’s growing belly!
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