If you plan to throw a baby shower for someone you know, then to make it a success you need to plan the entire event out. You can make sure the day is joyous and stress free for all involved by following several simple tips. The most important person that should remain stress free is the expectant mother. 

Baby Shower Tip One – Create a Guest List
When you begin to organize the baby shower, create your guest list first. When you do this, you get an idea how many people will be coming to the baby shower. From there, you can determine how much you can afford to spend on food, party favors, gifts, etc.

Baby Shower Tip Two – Other Baby Showers?
Some expectant mothers have more than one baby shower. Be sure you narrow down when these will be taken place. No matter how many baby showers a woman has, family members should always be invited. You have to determine if guests from other showers would like to come to yours. Be sure you get contact information for all the people you want to invite. Keep it so you can send thank you notes after the baby shower is over.

Baby Shower Tip Three – Set a Budget
Before you start spending money, make a budget. From there, you’ll know what you can afford to get and what you can’t get. Don’t think that a low budget stops you from having a successful baby shower.

Baby Shower Tip Four – Where To Hold the Baby Shower
If the crowd is going to be small, throw the shower at your home or any person’s home. If the crowd is quite large, you may want to rent a place to hold the shower or in a person’s home that’s better equipped to handle the crowd. You may want to ask someone to help chip in for the costs.

Baby Shower Tip Five – Baby Shower Theme
When you have a theme to go along with the baby shower, it makes picking out everything else for the shower easy. If you know the baby’s sex, decorate the party in blue or pink attire. You’ll also want to converse with the expectant mother about what she would like to see. If you need help getting a theme, use the Internet to find one. There are millions of ideas floating around in cyberspace.

Baby Shower Tip Six – Set a Date
Be sure the date you set is about two to three months before the birth of the child. Waiting too long or closer to the due date can catch hostesses off guard if the baby chooses or has to come early. Make sure you speak to guests about their schedules. Be sure you have a date set before invitations go out.

Baby Shower Tip Seven – Invitations
Be sure the invitations are sent about two months ahead of the shower. Make sure you call possible guests to see if they can or cannot make it to the baby shower. You have to clearly state the date, time, location, your phone number and a request for RSVP. If you live out in the country, put in a map that shows guests how they will get to your house.

Baby Shower Tip Eight – Food
Choose what food option you will go with. Do you want a party with just snacks and refreshments? If you want a barbecue type shower, you can do this as well. Make sure the theme of the shower matches the food menu. You can also ask guests to bring their favorite dish to the baby shower as another contribution to the event. Don’t forget the necessary utensils, napkins, etc.

Baby Shower Tip Nine – Decorations
You want to decorate the area that the baby shower will be held. Pick out balloons that match the theme of the shower. Or you can decorate to the baby’s gender. If you plan to have the shower at a restaurant, find out what you can do at the restaurant before spending any money.

Baby Shower Tip Ten – Baby Shower Games
Games are essential any baby shower event. You don’t have to spend lots of money to play them. When you are choosing your games, keep in mind about your budget and your theme. Remember, the more games you decide to play, the more door prizes you will need to purchase. Need help finding these games, look to the Internet for help.

Baby Shower Tip Eleven – Party Favors
Handing out gifts to those guests who showed up lets them know that they were appreciated for showing up. You can give them all kinds of baby related gifts including candy and/or other goodies. The Internet has wonderful ideas for party favors.

Use your imagination when you are planning a baby shower. You can forget the traditional showers and go with your own way. If you want, invite the expectant father to the shower too.