Baby Shower Checklist
Using a Baby Shower Checklist makes things easier for the host.

A cute baby shower pinata that can be used as a table centerpiece at the start of the party and hang it up later to use as a baby shower game. Two uses from one item!
Using a checklist will make things flow easier for you. This list is very basic. You may have other details to add to the list, but this covers the main items.
Three Weeks Before The Party:
Make a Guest List
Set a Time, Date and Place
Choose a Theme
Purchase or Make Invitations
Two to Three Weeks Before The Party:
Mail Invitations
Plan Menu
Order Cake if not baking one
Plan Activities and Games
Make or Purchase Party Favors
One to Two Weeks Before The Party:
Plan seating and table arrangements
Purchase Decorations
Finish or Purchase Party Favors
Purchase or Make Games
Wrap Shower Gifts
One Week Before The Party:
Go over the R.S.V.P. list to see how many guests will be attending
Gather serving platters, dishes and utenesils
Gather seating and tables if needed
Call Guest of Honor to Remind Them of the Party
Three to Four Days Before The Party:
Clean House
Buy Groceries
Bake Cake
Order Fresh Flowers if needed
The Day Before The Party:
Prepare Food
Set Up and Decorate Tables and Room
Arrange Serving Trays and Utensils to Test Layout
Arrange Seating
Set Up Games if needed
The Day Of The Party:
Spot Clean Area
Set Up Balloons and Finalize Decorations
Finish Menu Items and Set Out
Start The Coffee
You can print this Baby Shower Checklist and hang it on your fridge as a reminder.
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