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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

• Keep a list of invitees near the phone for RSVP's.
• Plan your party menu. If caterering, hire your caterer.

• 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.

• 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.

• Check camera batteries & film. Charge batteries if necessary.
• Make space in the refrigerator.
• Buy groceries.
• Prepare a list of guests to record gifts.

• 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.

• 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!