🍼 1. Preparation (4-6 weeks in advance)
- Decide who will organize the baby shower (alone or together with others)
- Choose a date and time (coordinate with the pregnant woman or keep it a secret)
- Choose a location (home, garden, catering, hall)
- Determine the budget
- Make a guest list
- Choose a theme (optional)
✉️ 2. Send invitations (3-4 weeks in advance)
- Create a WhatsApp group with all the invitees and share the plans for the baby shower there
- Please specify RSVP deadline
- If applicable, please mention the theme/clothing color
🎈 3. Decoration & atmosphere
- Balloons, streamers, flowers or themed decorations
- Tablecloth, napkins, plates/cups in theme
- Possibly a photo booth or “mom corner”
- Create a music playlist
🍰 4. Food and drink
- Choose lunch, drinks or high tea
- Non-alcoholic drinks/mocktails
- Sweet snacks (cupcakes, cake, fruit)
- Savory snacks (wraps, mini quiches, etc.)
- Ask about dietary requirements
🎁 5. Gifts
- Arrange a baby shower gift together or make a list of small(er) gifts
- Think of: a nice diaper bag , books, care products, personalized items, a baby carrier
- Provide wrapping materials or gift bags if you are giving a lot of small gifts
- If necessary, set up a table or corner for gift unwrapping
🎲 6. Games and activities
- Guess the baby name
- Guess Baby Photos
- Decorate a romper or bib
- “Who Knows Mom Best?” Quiz
- Create a schedule when doing multiple activities
📸 7. Capture memories
- Ask someone to take pictures or arrange a photographer
- Place a guestbook or wish book
- Have everyone write something in a book for the baby
🧼 8. Final checks (1-2 days before or on the day itself)
- To do the shopping
- Hanging decorations
- Setting the tables
- Checklist for games and materials
- Setting up the gift table
