Baby Shower Checklist
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Four to Six Weeks before the Party
- Set your party date and time. Have the baby shower 6-8 weeks before the expecting mother's due date.
This lessens the chance of the mom-to-be going into labor during your party!
- Choose a party theme.
- Finalize your guest list. Make sure to consult with the guest of honor (unless this is a suprise shower).
- Encourage the mom-to-be to register for a baby gifts.
- Find and reserve a location if having the party away from your home.
- Create and mail the baby shower invitations. Try our printable Precious Moments invitations
Three Weeks before the Party
- Keep a list of invitees near the phone for RSVP's.
- Plan your party menu. If caterering, hire your caterer.
Two Weeks before the Party
- Order cake.
- Order any party rental equipment.
- Plan baby shower activities.
- If you're making baby shower favors, start now.
- Take inventory of kitchen items and tableware to use for the party.
One Week before the Party
- Buy non-perishable food and beverages.
- If the party is outside your home or you hired a caterer, call to confirm details.
- Call or email guests who haven't RSVPed.
- Buy and wrap your gift for the mom-to-be.
- Arrange for someone to record names and gifts given to give to the Mom-to-be for Thank You cards.
Two Days before the Party
- Check camera batteries & film. Charge batteries if necessary.
- Make space in the refrigerator.
- Buy groceries.
- Prepare a list of guests to record gifts.
Day before the Party
- Pick up flowers or other table centerpieces.
- Clean bathrooms & party area.
- If the party is in your home, decorate party room.
- Prepare any food that can be refrigerated overnight.
Party Day
- Pick up cake and ice.
- Set up table and bar.
- Tie some baby decorations to the mailbox or front porch.
- Prepare all food.
- Check bathrooms for toilet paper, soap & towels.
- Relax, smile & have fun!