Fillable Printable Baby Shower To Do List Sample

Baby Shower To Do List Sample

5 Weeks Before The Baby Shower

• meet with the mom-to-be for coffee

• decide on a convenient date and time for her

• jot down a list of her favorite foods (to give you ideas for planning the baby shower menu )

• find out if she is registered at any baby stores

• find out the gender of the baby (if known) & any nursery themes or colors (this will give you

some baby shower decorating ideas ) Also ask if she wants a theme for the shower.

4 Weeks Before The Baby Shower

• if friends or family members are helping, ask what they would like to be in charge of

• choose and address the baby shower invitations

• plan the menu (yummy goodies such as appetizers, punch, snacks, etc.)

3 Weeks Before The Baby Shower

• decide on a cute baby shower cake (either one to make or have ordered)

• send out invitations pick out a few fun baby shower games to play

2 Weeks Before The Baby Shower

• choose decorations to coordinate with the overall baby shower theme

• finalize games and prizes - gather or shop for needed items

• shop for cute baby shower cups, plates, napkins, etc.

1 Week Before The Baby Shower

• order cake

• order catering or shop for menu items

• make reservations (if at a restaurant)

• touch base with helpers

• pick up your baby shower gift to baby along with card and gift bag

Day Of The Baby Shower

• pick-up a bundle of colorful helium balloons

• decorate for the big event

• set-up chairs

• have helpers arrive early to bring food, help decorate, etc.

• pick-up cake (unless you made it yourself)

• make punch

• tie-up any last minute details

Below are some simple and sweet little gestures to make the new mommy feel extra special

at her baby shower

• Have a big comfy chair waiting for her to sit in.

• Ask someone if they can jot down who all of the gifts are from.

• Pre-address some thank-you cards for her, to make writing thank yous a snap

• Don't let mom carry any presents to her car - round up the shower gang to do the lifting!

• Have a cute gift basket for the mom-to-be full of slippers, bubble bath, candles & a soothing CD.

• Big brothers and sisters may be feeling a little left out. Treat them to a basket full of books,

crayons and bubbles!

Baby Shower Checklist