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Simple 5-Week Baby Shower Checklist
Okay... Let's do this! Below you will find our simple, easy to follow 5-week baby shower checklist. It is designed to guide you through the process of planning a baby shower. Colored words are sprinkled throughout the baby shower checklist. These are clickable links that lead to extra-cute baby shower ideas and tips! Have fun and be inspired!
5 Weeks Before The Baby Shower
- meet with the mom-to-be for coffee (she'll likely be having decaf)
- have her put together a guest list along with addresses
- decide on a convenient date and time for her
- jot down a list of her favorite foods (to give you ideas for
planning the baby shower menu
)
- find out if she is registered at any baby supply stores
- find out the gender of the baby (if known) & any nursery themes or colors (this will give you some
baby shower decorating ideas
)
4 Weeks Before The Baby Shower - if friends or family members are helping, ask what they would like to be in charge of
- choose and address the
baby shower invitations
- plan the
menu
(yummy goodies such as appetizers, punch, snacks, etc.)
3 Weeks Before The Baby Shower
2 Weeks Before The Baby Shower
- choose decorations
to coordinate with the overall baby shower theme
- finalize
games and prizes
- gather or shop for needed items
- shop for cute baby shower cups, plates, napkins, etc.
1 Week Before The Baby Shower
- order cake
- order catering or shop for menu items
- make reservations (if at a restaurant)
- touch base with helpers
- pick up your baby shower gift
to baby along with card and gift bag
Day Of The Baby Shower
- pick-up a bundle of colorful helium balloons
- decorate
for the big event
- set-up chairs
- have helpers arrive early to bring food, help decorate, etc.
- pick-up cake (unless you made it yourself)
- make punch
- tie-up any last minute details
Isn't this a simple baby shower checklist? Not much to it and no need to feel overwhelmed.
You're on your way! Have fun!
Below are some simple and sweet little gestures to make the new mommy feel extra special at her baby shower
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