The Basics For Planning A Baby Shower...

1. 1.Choose who will be planning the Baby Shower.                                                                                 
   

2. You, a friend, family members or a group always makes it easier?   
   

2. 2.Choose the date, time and length of the baby shower                                                                     
   

3. Before or after the birth (make it within 6 weeks either side.) Weekday, Weekend or Night
   

3. 3.Choose a Location for the party                                                                                                     
   

4. Home, Restaurant, Park
   

4. 4.Choose a Baby Shower Theme, Baby Shower Games (about 2-5), Prizes, Party Favours & Decorations.                                      
   

5. Boy, Girl, Couples, Twins, For more themes Click Here!
   

5. 5.Write Your Guest List.                                                                                                                          
   

6. Will there be women only, couples, children? List name with each guests address, phone number, email address and number of guests in party.
   

6. 6.Set up a gift registry for expectant Mum and don’t forget to order her a Nappy Cake Click Here!                                                                                                     
   

7. Let guests knows about the registry. You may like to include it in the invite.   
   

7. 7.Decide what the budget will be.                                                                                                           
   

8. Work out what you can afford to spend & budget an amount for food, favours, venue, drinks, decorations, invitations etc...
   

8. 8.Make a list of what you will need for the party.                                                                                
   

9. Chairs, tables, plates, cutlery, ice, cups etc...
   

9. 9.Choose the food & beverages. Will you do it yourself, have everyone bring a plate, go to a restaurant or have it catered?                                                                                                             
   

10. Make sure food is suitable for the expectant / new Mum and children.                                           
    

11. Make reservations for caterers and restaurants as soon as possible.                                              
    

12. Non-alcoholic beverages for the expectant / breast-feeding  Mum and children.
    

10. 10.Choose your Invitations. Mail out with Date, Time, Location, Directions & RSVP details                  
    

11. You may like to make your own, download & print them  Click Here! , email, or have them custom made.
    

11. 11. Purchase the decorations, food, party favours & prizes.
    

12. 12. Make sure you remember to charge your batteries for your Camera or video camera, have film & tapes or get disposable cameras for the guest to take photos.
    

1. Have a great Baby Shower!!