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You want to plan the perfect baby shower, and this quick & easy baby shower checklist will help you get it done.

We made sure this baby shower checklist was EASY to print – because who has time to remember exactly what to do when?

You’re busy planning a baby shower & that means you already have a million details swirling around in your brain.

A few great baby shower decorations would help along with the food & drinks.

A baby shower wouldn’t be complete without a fantastic guest list & then you’ll need to make sure they’re mingling & entertained.

It’s always a good idea to have a few fun baby shower games just in case, along with baby shower favors.

Basically people want to eat & drink & have a great time at your baby shower.

And that’s where the baby shower planner checklist comes in!

Baby Shower Checklist

This is everything you need to know for how to host a baby shower.

Pick a date: consult with mom-to-be & aim for a 1-2 months before the due date (or 1+ month after the baby comes home.)
Make a guest list: get names, phone numbers & email addresses
Choose a venue that will accommodate your guests & your date.
Send save-the-dates (especially for out-of-town guests)
Choose a theme (if you’re having one).
Send invitations with registry details: using Evite is popular, free & saves paper!
Shop around: look for decorations, disposable items & party favors online.
Plan a menu that works with your theme, guest list & budget.
Plan & buy items needed for games, prizes & party favors
Order cake, flowers & rent tables/chairs if needed
Line up any extra help for cooking, serving, entertaining, or bartending(!).
Remind mom-to-be to finish registering for gifts.
Finalize guest list (follow-up with RSVP stragglers).
Assign a photographer: ask a skilled guest or 2 to take photos & videos.
Finish all shopping, cooking & prep for games, prizes & favors.
Make a plan to get the gifts from the shower to the home of mom-to-be.
Clean & set up the space (arrange furniture, have trash bags handy, etc).
Decorate & setup food, games & favors.
Ask someone to record baby gifts & givers when mom-to-be opens gifts.

This baby shower checklist printable is brand new for 2018 & includes not only the tasks, time a timeline showing you what to do & exactly WHEN to do it.

If you’ve been looking for a baby shower planner online, you’ve probably been annoyed by the other baby shower checklists – the ones that make YOU write everything down yourself.

Who has time for that???