Simple Tips to Plan a Baby Shower
	Planning a baby shower for a family member or close friend can be an exciting experience. It can also become very stressful without a good plan. Planning a successful baby shower can be fun and easy with these simple tips. First…GET ORGANIZED! Planning is the key to a successful baby shower. Make a list of everything you need to accomplish or print out this baby shower planning checklist. Start planning at least 1 to 2 months prior to the baby shower. When choosing the date and time, try to consider the best time that is convenient for all the guests, especially the expecting mommy. Plan for the party to last 2 to 3 hours. Choose a baby shower theme - a common theme helps simplify planning. Verify the guest list with the expecting mommy to make sure everyone she wants to invite is on the list. Plan the type of food you will serve – choose foods that are easy to eat, especially if the baby shower is casual. Check with the guests for any dietary restrictions Organize supplies for 2 or 3 baby shower games. Don’t forget to buy practical prizes for the winners. Plan to mail the invitations 2 to 3 weeks prior to the baby shower. Make sure to include directions with the invitations. If your budget allows, buy favors for the guests as a small thank you and memento of the baby shower. Once the party has begun: Make sure to have a notebook and pen handy to make a list of gifts received. Write down who the gift is from and the gift items. Later the expecting mommy can send thank you notes. Make sure the expecting mommy is taken care of - assign someone to make sure she is comfortable, bring her drinks and food as needed, etc. Continue to make sure the guests have everything they need throughout the party and thank them for attending as they leave. A baby shower is an exciting event for the expecting mommy. You want to make sure everything is just right on this special day. Following these simple tips will help you plan a successful baby shower.