The Baby Shower Checklist

To make sure that your Baby Shower event will be a success, consider the following DiaperCakeDepot.com checklist when planning your shower. We also offer some suggestions. Click on the links for our products. The below checklist will guarantee a memorable and unique baby shower. Feel free to bookmark this page and fill out as accomplished:

First Steps
Choose a diaper cake theme and set a budget for the shower.
Decide if you wish the party to be a surprise or not.
Find out if there is a family or cultural tradition for the mom-to-be.
Create the guest list.
Pick the party date, time and theme (think about how long do you wish the party to last)
Choose where the party will be hosted. (Decide if you require a formal or casual setting)
Order party supplies, decorations, party favors, activities, and prizes for games.

1 Month prior to your party
Send the invitations with an RSVP.
Decide what activities and games to play. You need to factor in the age group as well as the theme of the party.
Plan your menu. Is this event being catered or all of your friends chipping in?
Inform friends or relatives that they may be needed on the day of the party to assist on arrangements and decorations.


1 week before the party
Order the pastry of choice from a dependable bakery. If you are baking your own, bake the goods as close to the shower date as possible.
Follow-up on all catering needs. Make sure all the food is on schedule to be ready on the day of the event.
Write out the schedule of events as you envision the festivities to take place.


2-3 days before the party
Buy film, videotape, digital card and batteries for the many pictures you will be taking.
Get an exact guest count. Call those who haven't responded.
Rent the helium tank or decide if you are going to buy the balloons already filled.
Ask or appoint someone to record the gifts on the gift checklist to make things easier for the mom-to-be when she writes her thank you notes.


1 day before the party
Pick up or inflate the balloons.
Child-proof the party area.
Print any baby shower games that are printable, and organize your game supplies and prizes.
Prepare any food that can be made ahead of time.


Party day
Arrive early and set-up the baby sock bouquets and diaper cake centerpieces
Pick up the cake from the baker, or bake any goods that will be served.
Greet each guest at the door and let them know where the refreshments are.
Make the mother to be as comfortable as possible.
Introduce the activities and ceremonies as they begin, explain the rules for games, announce when the meal or gift opening begins.
Take plenty of pictures and videos to commemorate this special day.


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