If you are in charge of planning a baby shower for a friend or family member, it is best to begin the process early. As there are a lot of details that will need to be looked into, it is best if you begin the process early.
Guestlist
The first thing that you need to do is make a guest list. It will be a good idea if this is one of the first steps as then you can plan the other aspects accordingly. For example, before you decide on a location you will need to know the number of people attending as then you can look for a venue that will house the number of people that you want.
Location
Once you have the guest list confirmed you can then decide on the location. If you want to have a themed shower, take this aspect into consideration when you are looking for venues. You should also take into consideration the distance of the location.
It will be best to try and find a location that is central to the guest as then they will not have to travel a long distance. If guests have to travel a long distance, they may not attend the shower due to the inconvenience of having to travel a long distance. Therefore, try and look for a location that is not too far off.
Date and Time
When you are considering date and time for the shower, it is important that you take into account the schedule of the mother. Especially if it is a surprise, then you need to make sure your friend is available at the time and date you have selected. It will be best to have the shower either during a weekend or on a weekday after work as then the majority of the guest will be able to attend.
A Gift
You may get caught up in the planning process that you do not have time to think of a gift. Therefore, it will be easy if you consider what your friend needs. For example, if she has spoken to you about wanting to swaddle wrap her baby, you can look around for items like this.
Food
When you are considering the food at the baby shower make sure you have something for everyone. Keep in mind that some guests may not eat meat and some may even be vegan. Therefore, make sure the menu has something for everyone. It is also important to keep in mind any cravings and aversions the mother may be experiencing through her pregnancy.
It is especially important to keep in mind the aversions because if she sees or smells a type of food, she cannot tolerate this could result in making her feel nauseous. Do not plan the menu based on her favorite foods before she got pregnant as this could very well change during her pregnancy. Instead, keep her current likes and dislikes in mind and then plan the menu accordingly.
