There Are Five Must Dos for Any Baby Shower

There are five things everyone planning a baby shower must remember in order to make the shower a success.

1. Start with the Guest List. When planning the guest list for a baby shower, first and foremost on the list of 5 Baby Shower Must Do's involves a thoughtful, sensitive consideration of the guest list. Take the time to ask the mother to be who she wants at the shower and then do not deviate from her list. If the baby shower is a surprise party, the hostess should compile a list of people who are special to the mother to be, be they her friends, her family members, and/or her co-workers; consulting the mother to be's mother, sisters and close friends for additional ideas. Put your personal feelings aside and invite the people the mother to be wants at the shower; table any ill feelings you may have towards anyone on the guest list, remember it's the mother to be's special time.

2. Deciding on the Best Time for the Baby Shower. The timing for a baby shower may be a bit tricky, but it is definitely one of the most important aspects of planning. Pick a time when guests are likely to be off work; on the other hand, don't plan a late-night festivity. After all, mothers to be need their sleep, as do the grandmas and elderly aunts who may be in attendance. Consider having the shower on a weekend in the afternoon, in order to fit most to the guests and of course the honorees' schedule. Which brings us to the next item on the list of 5 Baby Shower Must Do's…

3. Food Glorious Food! Just as with any party the menu is extremely important. The hostess should have plenty of tasty eats on hand for her guests, including cakes, mints, cupcakes, punch and cookies. Also keep some healthy snacks on hand, especially for the mother to be, and please, no alcohol!

4. Have Wonder Baby Shower Decorartions. Another of the 5 Baby Shower Must Do's involves establishing an attractive, appropriate design scheme. Colors like pink and white generally predominate; recommended design accents include decorative banners (preferably personalized), ribbons, paper swirls, tulle and lace, floral arrangements, and wall art.

5. Go All Out to honor the Mother To Be Last—but perhaps most important—on the list of 5 Baby Shower Must Do's involves the guest of honor, the mom to be. This is her day, so make sure that she feels like the queen of the ball. Adorn her with a tiara and sash and shower her with gifts; more important, shower her with love.

With these 5 baby shower must do's, your event is sure to be a success!

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