Baby Shower Planning Guide
Great baby shower ideas—from cute invitations and easy, shower menus to clever themes and party favors.
Planning Basics
Baby Shower Etiquette
As the host of a shower, you face a unique challenge: To make the honoree happy without making yourself crazy. The good news:
It’s actually doable.
Baby Shower Planning Tips
Easy ideas for throwing a sunny shower that everyone will enjoy.
Planning a Baby Shower?
Throw your favorite mom-to-be a festive party that's far from boring.
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Shower a bundle of joy (and the parents) with these special presents.
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Follow these tips for a special-occasion dinner, an informal lunch, and a Sunday brunch.
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Make Lunch for a Crowd
Make the most of a spring afternoon with an April-showers luncheon.
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Invitations, Menus, and More
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On-the-Go Baby Toys
In honor of Baby Safety Month, Real Simple presents traveling toys that are safe for tots.
Social Deadlines
A definitive primer on deadlines for gifts, thank-yous, invitations, and beyond.
Baby Shower Planning Checklist
What you need to do for a cloud-free shower.
- Determine who hosts. Will it be you alone or will you share duties with a cohost?
- Set a budget. Are you paying for it all, or are others contributing?
- Decide where to have the party. A restaurant or catering hall? Your home, or that of a friend or family member? If you need an outside venue, scout around and book it early.
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