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Baby Shower Checklist
Two months before the Baby Shower
Create the baby shower guest list
Determine a budget for the baby shower
Set the date of the baby shower
Decide on the baby shower location
One month before the Baby Shower
Decide on the baby shower theme
Select and mail the baby shower invitations – include directions
Plan for the baby shower menu
Three weeks before the Baby Shower
Order a the baby shower cake
Order balloons and flowers if they are planned decorations
Order tables and chairs if you’re hosting the baby shower a at home
Order any other special entertainment or surprises
Two weeks before the Baby Shower
Buy baby shower decorations, game prizes and party favors
Buy plates, cups, eating utensils, tablecloths, etc. if you’re hosting the baby shower at a home
Finalize the baby shower menu with the Caterer or Restaurant
Plan which baby shower games you want guest to play
One week before the Baby Shower
Establish a final count on your baby shower guest list
Call invited guests who have not RSVP’d to the baby shower
Wrap baby shower game prizes and party favors
Buy film and batteries for camera and video recorder
If you’re hosting the baby shower at a home, begin to clean the home
Prepare a printed baby shower menu, table assignments and name tags (if desired)
Buy your baby shower gift for mommy-to-be
The day before the Baby Shower
Begin decorating if you’re hosting the baby shower at a home – you will need tape and scissors
Set up tables, chairs, food table, drink table, etc. if you’re hosting the baby shower at a home
Buy baby shower drinks if you’re hosting the baby shower at a home
If you’re cooking anything for the baby shower, do whatever you can today
If you are baking the baby shower cake, today is the day
Get the baby shower games ready – make sure you have plenty of pencils
Prepare a timeline for the day of the baby shower so that you stay on schedule. The