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Using baby shower checklist-hostess are the best way to stay organized if you are planning a baby shower. The more organized you are the better the shower will be. You also want to make things as stress free for yourself as possible so that you don't come across as the frazzled hostess.

Don't be afraid to ask for help if the checklist seems overwhelming. Invited guests will want to help in any way that they can. Your goal is to host the perfect baby shower and this many times means delegating the tasks that need to be done.

By using the following baby shower checklist-hostess you'll be able to organize the perfect baby shower. Use the free baby shower checklists to help with your organizing.

Baby Shower Checklist-Hostess One Month

Set a date for the baby shower
Make guest list
Choose location for hosting the shower
Choose a theme
Decide what type of a menu you want to serve
Choose the type of invitations you're going to send out
Decide what games and activities to include
Enlist help

Three Weeks

Send Invitations (be sure to include RSVPs deadline and directions)
Order food
Order cake

Two Weeks

Buy baby shower decorations and party favors
Plan games
Buy favors
Buy a guestbook for the guests to sign
Make sure that your menu is finalized

One Week

Wrap gifts
Take a final count of the accepted guests
Phone those guests that haven't yet responded
Confirm food and cake
Confirm guest list
Make sure you have enough film for the camera
Prepare and clean your home (if the location of the shower)

One Day Before the Shower

Start putting up the decorations
Prepare the party favors; make sure that you have enough
Make sure all the games and activities are organized
If the cake was ordered pick it up or have it delivered
Set up the chairs and tables; add more decorations
Make sure you enough ice and beverages

The Day of the Shower

Do any last-minute decorating
Blow up balloons
Prepare the punch and other beverages
Set up the food and cake
Have a guestbook ready at the door for guests to sign
Have a side table ready for the gifts
Greet guests at the door
Enjoy!

Hope this baby shower checklist-hostess will be a great help to you. Now you just need to get on with making all of the above start happening. Good luck and have a fun time!

Randy is owner of How to Plan a Baby Shower where you can get more tips and ideas for your baby shower. You can also purchase and find free baby shower games. Randy owned and operated a very successful storefront/mailorder business from 1988 to 2003. Currently full time owner/operator of several online businesses.

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