Planning a baby shower can be a somewhat intimidating task to say the least. Theres planning, invitations, decorations, themes, color schemes, and so much more. Do not let it get you down, remember the baby shower is a time of celebrating, having fun, so let me help with the rest. There is hope for those who just dont know what to do or where to start. If you really want to throw a great baby shower, there are a few key ingredients to the baby shower recipe.

The first ingredient is a theme. Picking a theme for your party can be a great help because it gives you a direction to go in. It will help you with menu planning, decorations, what games to play, and gift ideas.

There are a lot of great theme ideas for baby showers. You can do a pretty in pink theme if the baby expected is a girl, a sports theme for a boy, or Noahs ark for twins. You could also do an around the clock theme. Give each guest a time and have them bring a gift that would coordinate with that time. For example 12:00pm would be lunch time. This person might bring bottles and bibs.

You could also do a childrens book theme, where each guest brings a book for the mom of the baby. Another great theme is a pamper mom theme. Have a spa type party with manicures and pedicures, chair massages, and have the guests bring gifts that will pamper the mother-to-be.

The second ingredient is the menu. When planning a great shower, it is best to have a variety of simple finger foods. This will help insure that everyone has something that they will like, and that you will not have to focus on serving food through out the party. You can focus on your guests instead.

The next ingredient is decorations. It is important to have an inviting and welcoming environment for all your guests. This can be as simple as making sure that you have enough seating for everyone, or as elaborate as decorations for a themed party.

The final ingredient for a great party is your guests. Make sure you get with the mom-to-be before setting the date. Get a time that works well for both of you and then make sure to have her give you a guest list. This way you will make sure that no one is forgotten.

Send out your invitations six to eight weeks in advance and then follow up with everyone one to two weeks before the party. This will give everyone a chance to clear there schedules and make arrangements for the special day.