Decorate. On the day of your shower,you should pick up any balloons to make certain they will not deflate too soon.

  • Welcoming Guests. When your guests first begin to arrive,you should have them sign the baby shower guest book.
  • Serving Food.
  • Playing Games
  • Opening Gifts.
  • Giving Out Favors.

    • What is a good baby shower gift?

    Give the Babycook as a baby shower gift and the family will be delighted, as it makes blending and steaming baby food a breeze. You can use it one-handed, perfect for the parent with a baby in one arm at all times, and it also works as a normal blender and steamer for other foods other than peas and carrots for the baby.

    How to host a baby shower?

    Seven Weeks in Advance. Determine who the host (s) will be. Set a date and time. Set a budget. Choose a location for the shower.

  • Six Weeks in Advance. Order invitations and prepare invitations for mailing.
  • Five Weeks in Advance. Mail the invitations. Plan the menu. If catering: keep the budget in mind. If cooking: assign who will be making what.
  • Three Weeks in Advance. Write out place cards,if desired. Order balloons and flowers if they are planned decorations.
  • Two Weeks in Advance. Re-confirm your reservation if you are hosting the shower at a restaurant or party space.
  • One Week in Advance. Phone anyone who has not called to RSVP and have a final headcount. Prepare dishes that you can freeze ahead of time for the event.
  • 2 Days in Advance. Shop for perishables,ice,and other remaining supplies. Prepare food that can be made in advance. Put decorations into place.
  • 1 Day in Advance. Finish preparing food. Pick up the cake and prepared foods,if you’re not cooking,or touch base with the caterer.
  • The Morning of the Shower. Pick up balloons,if you’re using them as decor. If you pick them up earlier they could deflate.
  • Party Time! Introduce the guests to each other. Take pictures. Designate someone to record who gave which gift. Designate someone to help give gifts for the mother-to-be to open.
  • After the Party. Collect all the gifts and place them in the mother-to-be’s car or ride.

    • What is a baby shower?

    A baby shower is basically a party which is thrown to celebrate the impending birth of a new baby. It’s also a way for friends and family to help the new parents get everything they need. After all, babies need tons of stuff, and the list can get quite expensive!