Baby Shower Planning Checklist
Posted by Laura Jackson
Welcoming a new life into the world is a treasured time, and planning a baby shower for a mom-to-be is a special honor. Impress guests with your planning skills by referring to this checklist to organize a baby shower they won't soon forget.
Two Months Before
- Coordinate with the Guest of Honor - Check in with the mom-to-be and decide on a baby shower date. Give her enough time to contact key family members who may need to make travel arrangements.
- Decide Your Vibe - Discuss the type of shower your guest of honor prefers. A more formal event with only ladies present? A co-ed casual shower? Is this a work event? Can the gathering include children?
- Consider a "Sprinkle" - This version of the traditional baby shower is perfect for moms with other children who want a smaller event. Gifts will probably focus more on pampering presents for mom or baby basics like diapers and wipes.
- Pick a Venue - If hosting somewhere other than someone's home, call the preferred restaurant or venue as soon as possible to check for availability. Think about a place you can easily stack presents if you plan to open them during the shower.
- Pick a Shower Theme - Make sure there's time to order any items that need customization or extra delivery time to arrive. Ask the mom-to-be if she has any preferences on colors or gender-specific ideas.
- Create an Invite List - You'll almost certainly need to get this from your guest of honor. Ask her to include email addresses for an or mailing addresses if you're going a more formal route.
