General baby shower tips

General baby shower tips

Here's a list of our top 10 most important baby shower tips. Next stop, baby shower expert!

By the YeahBaby.com editorial staff

1. Remember the goal of a baby shower -
   The goal of a baby shower is for the mother to feel the support of her closest friends and family. Keep the honoree's interests in mind when planning the event. A mom wild about Disney would probably appreciate a Winnie the Pooh themed baby shower. A sophisticated mother might enjoy the Tea party baby shower.
2. Creating the guest list -
   Friends or family? Men or not? Keep the guest list demographically similar. Playing the constant game of 'guess who' is never fun!
3. Choosing a time for the baby shower -
   Baby showers are generally thrown in the 7th or 8th month, or 1 month after the baby is born. Although most showers are held in the afternoon, be adventerous and try our girlfriend's lunch shower or baby shower brunch.
4. Choose a baby shower theme -
   Choose a baby shower theme that fits your shower's personality. The theme can be carried out throughout the invitations, games, menu and shower favors.
5. Choose the right baby shower games -
   Choosing fitting baby shower games depends on your guest list. Lucky for you, we have 90+ options!
6. Send compelling baby shower invitations -
   Your guests anticipation for the baby shower can start the moment they get their invitation, so flaunt your creative skills! Beach theme? Send out a 'message in a bottle' invitation. Puppy theme? Send out dog bone-shaped invitations.

7. Decorating the venue -
   Once your theme is chosen, decorate your party headquarters appropriately. Those on a budget can put up streamers and a banner congratulating the mother-to-be. You'll also want to have party favors at the door and scattered around the venue.
8. Baby shower gifts -
   For gift-giving ease, have the mother-to-be create a gift registry, and include the info on the invites. If the baby shower is for a second child, the mother-to-be may have most of what she'll need. If this is the case, discuss with the mother what baby items are needed, and pass that info on to the guests.
9. Make the guests feel comfortable -
   Greet each guest as she enters the party. Make appropriate introductions. Play background music. Serve (non-alcoholic!) drinks. Play ice-breaking games like the baby shower guest game, or the penny icebreaker activity.
10. Relax and enjoy the shower -
    Set formality aside and enjoy the party. Forget a rigid schedule and go with the flow of your party.

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