Planning a Baby Shower - Top 3 Things that Need to Get Done
1. Share your desire to throw a baby shower with the mom-to-be if you are NOT planning on surprizing her. Keep in mind though that a surprize shower may not be appreciated by someone with frequent doctor’s appointments, sleepless nights and swollen ankles. Get a clear picture from her about what would make her celebration special. Ask her for a quest list and any other special requests.
2. Give your party a personality. Is there a party theme that intrigues you or fits the mom-to-be’s quirky sense of humor? Or perhaps there is a special activity you’ll like to incorporate into your party. Brainstorm ideas with the mom to be or with a close friend and select which ones you’ll can use after you have determined the budget and the guest list.
3. Set the date! Keep in mind holidays and other potential date conflicts to encourage good turnout of the guests. Discuss with the mom to be, whether she would like to have the shower before or after the baby is born.
Whatever the case may be, make sure you enjoy yourself and have a good time. Think of all the baby gifts or baby gift baskets the mom-to-be will receive and all the joy her friends will give her to be around her at such in important time in her life. Ensure the guests also receive extraordinary baby shower favor to comemorate the special date.