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Getting Started...
If you've been asked to host a Baby Shower, you might be wondering where to start and just
what to do! But don't fret, here's an easy guide to get you started...
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Skipping the surprise shower can really ease the planning of any Baby Shower.
If it's not a surprise, the parents-to-be can help out with the guest list and
help you avoid scheduling conflicts. The new Grandma and Grandpa may not be the guests of honor,
but you don't want to find out too late that the most important guests can't attend.
So check with the parents-to-be to make sure you haven't left out anyone who should be included,
and let's get this party started!
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It's always a good idea to schedule the Baby Shower about six to eight weeks in advance of mom's due date. Unless, of course, you are having the shower after the baby is born.
The time of day to host the shower is personal preference, and can be used to determine appropriate food and drink. If you just don't know, ask the mother-to-be what part of the day she usually feels her best, and go from there.
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A theme can serve as inspiration for
decorations and games, even the invitations, favors, and name tags. It makes planning and preparation
simpler once you have narrowed your choices.
Talk it over with any other co-hosts and see if one of these
Baby Shower Themes
works for your shower.
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Four games for a two-hour shower is just about right...
it gets everyone laughing and having a great time, and still leaves enough time to see mom-to-be, open presents, eat, and mingle.
Games should be the fun part of planning the shower, so don't wait until the
last minute to think about them! Better yet, find one of the guests who would like to
be the game coordinator and work with her to pick out some fun
Baby Shower Games that go along with
your shower theme.
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Finger foods set at different places the room work great and encourage guests to mingle.
If you don't want to prepare the food yourself, purchase pre-made
deli trays of vegetables, fruit, or meats and cheeses.
When choosing drinks to serve, remember to include non-alcoholic and decaffeinated alternatives.
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It's time to finalize that guest list now, because you want to send the invitations about three weeks in advance,
allowing time for the guests to clear their schedules and find that 'perfect' gift.
Many games, and even some themes,
require guests to bring items to the shower, so don't forget to let them know inside their invitation.
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Baby Shower Theme Party Planners™
Games, decoration tips, ideas, food, special touches, favor ideas to match your theme!
Baby Draw
This fun and hilarious game is sure to be the life of the Shower!
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