Your Ultimate Baby Shower Guide Checklist

Welcome to the world of baby showers! We know your excitement and jitters before planning the cute baby shower celebrations for the mother-to-be. So we have covered you from venue selection to the adorable decorations, tasty treats to the fun activities, this checklist has it all. Here’s your Ultimate Baby Shower Guide Checklist.

Let’s begin:

Set the correct Date and Time:

It is always preferred to have a baby shower 4 to 6 weeks before the due date. This is the perfect time as it ensures that the pregnancy is well along. Moreover, the comfort and energy levels of the expecting parent should also be considered. They might have certain preferences for the date and time. So do communicate with them to ensure they are happy and comfortable.

Make a guestlist and estimate a budget:

Guestlist

Now, this is totally up to the preference of the expectant parent whether to keep the occasion intimate or grand. While making the guest list, one has to ensure that they consider the close family, friends, relatives, colleagues, and everyone they would love to celebrate with. You can also think of considering the people they interact with on a daily basis.

Budget estimation

The budget has to be estimated considering essential factors like venue, food, decor, activities, favor gifts etc. Get quotes from various venues, decorators and caterers to decide realistically. And if your budget is over exceeding the limit, you can always consider cost-saving options looking for less expensive venues or homemade decorations. Considering DIY options is always a good idea. It ensures a personal touch to the celebration. 

Finalize the venue:

According to the set budget, you can then move forward to search for the perfect venue. People usually prefer hosting a baby shower at their homes. However, you can also consider various other locations like event halls, banquet halls, community centers, event spaces, restaurants. 

Choose a theme:

Your baby shower has to have your personal touch and preference. Various theme ideas you can explore are Cowboy themed party, Dinosaur themed party, Unicorn themed, Disney world themed etc.

Here are some examples-

1. Super Hero theme Baby shower

2. Balloon themed baby shower

Check out more Baby Shower Decoration Ideas here 

Send invitations:

Invitations should be sent out at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to the baby shower. As this gives enough time for the guests to plan their schedules accordingly. You can create fun invitations based on your theme. 

Select the caterer and food menu:

For this part, always define your needs. The caterer needs to be selected on the basis of number of guests you are expecting and what kind of budget you have. It should also be based on the recommendations and reviews from various sources.

While for a food menu, you can always tailor the menu according to the theme and add fun elements. You can ask to have cute baby cupcakes or the welcome drinks to be served in glasses designed with baby quotes. Your dessert can be theme-based as well.

Here is a sample food menu:

• 1. “Bundles of Joy” Mini Sandwiches
• 2. “Baby Veggie Garden” Crudité Platter.
• 3. “Mommy’s Little Helper” Fruit Skewers
• 4. “Sweet Pea” Pesto Pasta Salad.
• 5. “Tiny Tots” Mini Quiches
• 6. “Baby Bundt Cakes” Mini Desserts

Choose the cutest cake:

Cakes are the most fascinating part, especially when you give your personalized touch in decorating them. So always ensure, your cake has to be set according to the theme. Remember, after all it is going to get the most clicks after the mother to be. 

 Outfits for the mom to be:

Choose comfortable and fun accessories to make the expectant mother look her prettiest. Consider mom-to-be sachets, crowns, or glasses.

Select an entry for the Mom-to-be:

For the mom-to-be’s big day, it would be nice to have a special entry. You can search for some baby shower songs and select one for her entry. Additionally, you can plan a little dance routine that can be performed by her loved ones to make the announcement for the special entry.

Consider fun activities and games:

It would be great to include classic and active games such as Mummy trivia, Guess the baby food, and Baby Bingo to make the baby shower more enjoyable. You could also plan fun and exciting prizes to engage the guests.

For instance, you can set up a DIY photo booth with props to capture fun and essential moments. Displaying photos from your Babymoon photoshoot to relive memories is also a good option.

Hire a photographer:

When planning the perfect celebration, it’s important to hire a photographer to capture and preserve the memories.

Decide on return gifts and thank you cards:

It is always a kind gesture to thank everyone who attended and contributed to the success of a baby shower. Show your appreciation by giving them special gifts and a thank-you note from your end. This will help create a memorable event and show your gratitude towards them.

Thank you message sample-

“Your presence made our baby shower truly magical, and we’re overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you for showering us and our little one with love and blessings. We can’t wait to introduce them to all of you.”

In summary, our ultimate baby shower checklist equips you with everything you need for a delightful celebration. Now, let the festivities commence and the memories begin.