Baby Shower Checklist - Babyshower Ireland

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So you’re hosting a baby shower but you don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re super organised but would still like a checklist to work with to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything! Below is a super duper checklist for you to use. You can print the checklist out by clicking the printer icon below.

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Baby Shower Planning (4 weeks before)

	[ ] Create a budget
	[ ] Determine baby shower theme
	[ ] Determine party guest list
	[ ] Identify date and time
	[ ] Duration on the event
	[ ] Identify location
	[ ] Select invitation
	[ ] Make reservations if necessary
	[ ] Plan on menu
	[ ] Identify caterer if needed
	[ ] Outline party agenda
	[ ] Order cake
	[ ] Decide on baby shower games/ activities
	[ ] Decide on decor / music
	[ ] Decide on Banners
	[ ] Arrange entertainment/ baby sitter for children
	[ ] Order flowers
	[ ] Order centerpieces

Guest Invitations (3 weeks before)
	[ ] Buy invitations
	[ ] Send invitations to the party guest list
	[ ] Include directions
	[ ] Manage RSVPs
	[ ] Identify Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian Preferences

Shopping List (2 week before)
	[ ] Party Decoration Items
	[ ] Balloons
	[ ] Music CDs
	[ ] Party games / activities related purchases
	[ ] Tables
	[ ] Gather Chairs
	[ ] Kitchen items
	[ ] Plates
	[ ] Cups
	[ ] Tablecloth
	[ ] Tableware
	[ ] Toys
	[ ] Coolers
	[ ] Serving Dish
	[ ] Party crackers
	[ ] Party bags
	[ ] Party prizes
	[ ] Party favors
	[ ] Candles
	[ ] Matches
	[ ] Camera / Camera batteries
	[ ] Camcorder / Camcorder batteries
	[ ] Camcorder Tape
	[ ] Buy/ wrap Gift
	[ ] Non perishable food
	[ ] Snacks
	[ ] Sweets
	[ ] Soda & Drinks / Fruit Juices
	[ ] Paper rolls
	[ ] Disposable plates
	[ ] Disposable cups
	[ ] Disposable spoons
	[ ] Disposable forks
	[ ] Disposable knives

Before party (1 week)
	[ ] Confirm party day schedule
	[ ] Contact guests who have not responded
	[ ] Confirm cake from bakery
	[ ] Make a final guest count
	[ ] Confirm reservations
	[ ] Confirm Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian food
	[ ] Wrap game prizes/ favors
	[ ] Have all shower games/ props/ handouts/ pens ready
	[ ] Prepare name tags
	[ ] If held at home start cleaning

Decorations
	[ ] Welcome sign
	[ ] Balloons
	[ ] Helium balloons
	[ ] Banners
	[ ] Streamers
	[ ] Nappy cake
	[ ] Confetti

Day before Party ( 1 day)
	[ ] Send reminders along with exact location.
	[ ] Start decorating
	[ ] Clean party area
	[ ] Set up tables/ chairs
	[ ] Put out name tags
	[ ] Set a gift table aside
	[ ] Notepad/ pen to write down gifts/ guest name
	[ ] Set up food table/ drink table
	[ ] Start cooking/ baking
	[ ] Review games / activities
	[ ] Buy drinks
	[ ] Pickup cake
	[ ] Pickup flowers
	[ ] Buy ice to keep drinks cold
	[ ] Buy ice-cream
	[ ] Purchase helium balloons
	[ ] Purchase foods/ snacks/ salads
	[ ] Clean bathroom (if party is at home)
	[ ] Restock toilet paper
	[ ] Check Hand towels / Soap
	[ ] Restock napkins
Party day
	[ ] Check bathroom facilities
	[ ] Prepare last minute foods
	[ ] Place balloons outside the home to mark your location for guests.
	[ ] Set proper room temperature
	[ ] Place banners
	[ ] Arrange flowers
	[ ] Finish decorations
	[ ] Put out party favors
	[ ] Trash bag
	[ ] Secure pets as needed
	[ ] Chill the drinks
	[ ] Prepare table
	[ ] Reheat prepared food
	[ ] Set out food on tables
	[ ] Assign guest to take picture/ video
	[ ] Start music
	[ ] Write down guest name and gift given

After The Baby Shower Party
	[ ] Send out thank you notes
	[ ] Post pictures