Baby Shower Checklist Prepare

Start decorating and setting up tables if it is going to be held at home make your baby shower cake if you are not buying it pick up any ordered items for the shower.

Baby shower checklist prepare. Select a date and time. So once you ve read our guide on how to plan a baby shower just work your way through this baby shower checklist and you ll be set to host a lovely shower. Purchase decorations that aren t perishable wait until the day before to buy. This checklist presupposes a two month lead in time.

A light dinner works for evening showers. If you re planning a baby shower for a friend or family member this checklist is sure to help you with your planning efforts. Seven weeks in advance determine who the host s will be. Plan the menu and decor.

Decide on a budget for the baby shower which may depend on whether anyone is co hosting and or contributing to the costs. Then you can print out the checklist at the end of the article. When planning a baby shower nail down these details about three weeks before the shower. The average baby shower is 2 3 hours long.

Create an agenda for the day and make sure you have enough help open decorations and check to make sure they re correct plan out the room designate someone to pick up the mom to be if needed. If you ll be doing the cooking try to choose dishes that can be made a week ahead and frozen or at least the day before. A brunch or tea party is traditional. But if you plan in less time than that you will run into situations where your potential guest will have already made plans.

The day before the shower. Start cooking the food for the baby shower. If you re searching for more detailed information regarding items on the checklist make sure to visit our baby shower etiquette guide for baby shower tips and rules. Baby showers can be planned for any time that is convenient for the mom to be.

Baby showers usually last around 2 4 hours but this will be entirely dependent on the host mom to be and the family. Consult the mom to be to choose a date. It will guide you to a smooth fabulous and worry free event. Nine to ten weeks before.

If you have a theme the foods should reflect it. Breakfast brunch lunch or even nighttime hours can be suitable. Set up your tables and chairs. You can host a lovely baby shower with a six week lead in if you must.

Also consider finger foods a potluck or a dessert party.