{"id":11940,"date":"2019-07-09T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/?p=11940"},"modified":"2025-03-13T08:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T12:35:42","slug":"how-to-throw-baby-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/how-to-throw-baby-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Baby Shower: Your Go-To Resource"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning a baby shower doesn\u2019t need to be mystifying. In fact, we\u2019ve completely de-mystified the whole process and have laid out everything you need to know about how to throw a baby shower. Everything from the order in which you make decisions \u2013\u2013 picking your venue before having a solid understanding of your budget may very well cause a few unnecessary headaches. But not to worry, everything you need to know to avoid running into baby shower planning mishaps is here for your review. As with every other resource on this blog: take what works and leave what doesn\u2019t. At the end of the day it\u2019s your party, so we say plan it your way! Think of this as your go to guide \u2013\u2013 not rulebook\u2013\u2013 on planning a baby shower.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/words-hello-baby-made-of-golden-foil-on-wooden-background-picture-id1281043530-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/words-hello-baby-made-of-golden-foil-on-wooden-background-picture-id1281043530-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/words-hello-baby-made-of-golden-foil-on-wooden-background-picture-id1281043530-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/words-hello-baby-made-of-golden-foil-on-wooden-background-picture-id1281043530-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/words-hello-baby-made-of-golden-foil-on-wooden-background-picture-id1281043530-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common questions about throwing a baby shower.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re the one throwing the baby shower, you\u2019re acting as a helping hand, or if you\u2019re the guest of honor &#8212; there\u2019s a very good chance you\u2019ve got a ton of questions just bursting to be asked. Well, wait no further and ask away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should throw my baby shower?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper baby shower etiquette says hosting your own is a big no-no. Instead, it\u2019s assumed that someone close-ish to the mom-to-be would step up and offer to host the baby shower. But not *so* close that it\u2019s the grandma-to-be. It\u2019s also considered taboo to ask someone to host the shower for you so if you\u2019re coming close to baby shower time and nobody has put their name in the running to host your big event, it may be time to start dropping some hints. It should be noted that it is OK for anyone to contribute financially.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s 2021 so we say if there was ever a good time to break with tradition today\u2019s the day. If you\u2019re feeling confined by all the baby shower etiquette we say make it happen in whatever way makes you feel most comfortable. You\u2019re the one having the baby. This whole shabang should happen by your own standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And on that same note, if the idea of abiding by tradition gives you all the feels then by all means&#8211; keep it going! We\u2019re here for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/LEVERETPAPERIE211.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/LEVERETPAPERIE211.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/LEVERETPAPERIE211.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/LEVERETPAPERIE211-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/LEVERETPAPERIE211-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/LEVERETPAPERIE211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should I invite to my baby shower?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question will depend on two main factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your baby shower budget will somewhat dictate how many guests can be accommodated (more on this later).&nbsp;<\/li><li>The vibe you\u2019re going for should also inform your guest list.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re more interested in a close tight-knit tone to your baby shower, you\u2019ll want to keep your guest list cozy. Only invite those people who are closest to you. Everyone at the baby shower will likely have connections to one another and the conversations will have more depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you want a baby shower that\u2019s buzzing with all sorts of excitement, feel free to include those people who would qualify as friendly as opposed to just best-friends. Guests will have more conversation partners and though more small talk will fill the space, it\u2019ll keep the vibe of your baby shower more exciting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Pro tip: Traditionally, baby showers were reserved for women only, but if you\u2019re wanting to invite the boys, we\u2019re here for it. We\u2019ve put together <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/7-great-tips-to-throwing-a-co-ed-baby-shower\/\"><strong>8 tips to planning a co-ed baby shower<\/strong><\/a><strong> to help make sure everyone has a grand ole\u2019 time.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the tone you\u2019d like for your baby shower, avoid adding guests that you don\u2019t actually want to attend onto your guest list. There\u2019s a good chance you may feel a sense of obligation to invite a specific person, but at the end of the day this is your event so invite those people who will make you feel comfortable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/POSTABLE2095.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/POSTABLE2095.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/POSTABLE2095.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/POSTABLE2095-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/POSTABLE2095-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/POSTABLE2095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I have a baby shower for my 2nd or 3rd child?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, why not? Now, traditionally the main purpose of having a baby shower is to have friends and family help stock the new parents with all the baby gear they\u2019ll need. If you\u2019re about to have your 2nd or 3rd child and are already equipped with all the baby stuff doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re precluded from having a shower, it just means you may want to adjust this one a bit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re all set in terms of baby stuff, Martha Stewart says to simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/8050739\/second-baby-shower-etiquette\">abide by a no-gifts policy<\/a> for your 2nd or 3rd baby shower. This go around is really all about celebrating the upcoming birth of your baby. You can include a \u2018no gifts\u2019 note on your invites and if someone brings one anyway, just make sure to put it out of sight to avoid making any other guests feel uncomfortable about coming empty handed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re having a 2nd or 3rd child and for whatever reason you\u2019re not equipped with everything you\u2019ll need, there\u2019s nothing wrong with having a regular baby shower with gifts. There\u2019s any number of circumstances where this might be the case so don\u2019t worry about feeling weird about it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-868409304.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-868409304.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-868409304.jpg 704w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-868409304-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you unwrap the gifts during the baby shower?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, yes. Guests love seeing all the tiny human gadgets get unwrapped as they coo and aww in harmony.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as with everything else, if you feel awkward about it or simply prefer to just enjoy the company of your guests then there\u2019s nothing wrong with opening them later. Just be sure to remember to write and *send* a thoughtful baby shower thank you card in a timely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CANOE265.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CANOE265.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CANOE265.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CANOE265-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CANOE265-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/CANOE265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I want a baby shower, but also I don\u2019t want a *baby shower*? Is there a modern alternative?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course! If the thought of a traditional baby shower doesn\u2019t align with your vision, then make it your own. The easiest way to turn things upside down is to have a coed baby shower. But if even that is too traditional, you can toss the whole concept to the wind and just have a party.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can just have a fun cookout celebrating with friends and family with the gifts acting as decor (again, you can choose to open them whenever you want). You could have a spa day with your gals or have a nice intimate dinner party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, you\u2019re there to celebrate and have your guests help you start this new journey with some baby gadgets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-915792222.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-915792222.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-915792222.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-915792222-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning a baby shower.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok now for all the information a host of a baby shower could ever need\u2026 This step-by-step guide gives you everything you\u2019ll need to throw a baby shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Pick your date and time&#8230; AND get a no-go list from mom-to-be.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a date about 7 months into the pregnancy. Mom-to-be will be far along, but still more or less comfortable to endure (and actually enjoy the event). This also gives mom-to-be some cushion time to buy anything still needed after that baby shower and of course to send those baby shower thank you notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YEPPIE158.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YEPPIE158.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YEPPIE158.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YEPPIE158-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YEPPIE158-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/YEPPIE158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also a good time to ask mom-to-be if there is anything she definitely does not want for her baby shower. Think: diaper related games, certain foods, or specific themes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Set a budget and make a guest list.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning other events, you\u2019d typically make your budget before compiling a guest list, but since the guest list and the budget are coming from two separate sources (the host and the mama-to-be), these steps are done simultaneously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, it would be wise to share the budget (or at least the range) with the guest of honor so she has some idea of what you\u2019re working with when she creates the guest list. And if the guest list is simply too big for the budget, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepostpartumparty.com\/about-me\/\">Amy<\/a> \u2013\u2013 founder of Postpartum Party\u2013\u2013 suggests that \u201cthe mom-to-be can offer to have an additional friend or family member help host the shower. You can really stretch your budget when you get a few other people who are willing to help!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n    <p>Don\u2019t have the guests&#8217; mailing addresses? Collect them all using Postable\u2019s easy address collector. It\u2019s free &amp; simple!<\/p>\n    <div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/address-book\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener\" noopener=\"\">Get addresses!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Choose your theme and find your venue.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because your baby shower theme will inform a lot of the decisions you\u2019ll need to make moving forward, it\u2019s a good idea to nail it down asap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few baby shower themes to get your juices flowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Little Pumpkin<\/li><li>Under the Sea<\/li><li>Woodland<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS148.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS148.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS148.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS148-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS148-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/CINDYREYNOLDS148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Pro tip: Narrow down your favorite baby shower themes to about 2-3 and depending on how involved the guest of honor is in planning the shower, get her input on what she\u2019d like best.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Some things to consider when choosing your baby shower venue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Number of guests<\/li><li>Budget&nbsp;<\/li><li>Location accessibility&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Number of guests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re planning on hosting the shower in the backyard, make sure you\u2019ll have enough furniture for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venues can be very pricey so be cautious of how much of your budget is spent on them. And if you\u2019re really in love with a space, you can always save by bringing the catering and thrifting the furniture to make it eclectic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location accessibility.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider where your guest list is coming from and try to host the shower in a central location if possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Pro tip: If your guest list is quite large, consider a drive-by baby shower where guests can drop in any time during the day to drop off gifts and spend some time with the guest of honor.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Send your baby shower invitations!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any event, give guests enough time to make plans to attend the baby shower. Arranging child care, work related scheduling and any other personal accommodations takes time. In this case, you also need to give them plenty of time to get a gift. This means, mail out the baby shower invitations about 4 weeks before the baby shower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS146.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS146.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS146.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS146-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CINDYREYNOLDS146-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/CINDYREYNOLDS146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And while online invites have a convenience appeal, they\u2019re not as special as real, hold-in-your-hands paper invitations that are also not as easily ignored or forgotten.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Pro tip: You can send real paper invitations just as easily as you would online invitations. Postable has a lovely collection of baby shower invites and you can even upload your own. We\u2019ll then print, address, stamp, and mail all of your invites for you via USPS.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Decide on the menu and dream up the decor.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the guest of honor in mind when making the menu. Make a list of her favorite foods and drinks and go from there. Make sure there are plenty of pregnancy safe indulgences and some boozy treats for the guests as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider having a signature cocktail that also has a mocktail version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your budget, you could get creative with your decor by using the party favors as decorations during the event. You can do this with a beautiful dessert table that includes take home treats or floral vases that guests can then each take home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1133202790.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1133202790.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1133202790.jpg 725w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1133202790-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Map out the itinerary.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving too deep into this step of the planning process, check in with the mama-to-be and see if there are any off limits activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Typical baby shower itinerary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Guest arrival: Guests will mingle, sip on the signature cocktail, and have some food. (30-60 minutes)<\/li><li>Baby shower games: Typically there\u2019s anywhere between 3 and 5 games preplanned. (30-60 minutes)<\/li><li>Gift opening: the guest of honor will typically unwrap the gifts.<\/li><li>Cake and ending: The cake or dessert is served and goodbyes are shared.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/baby-shower-party-picture-id868422478.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/baby-shower-party-picture-id868422478.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/baby-shower-party-picture-id868422478.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/baby-shower-party-picture-id868422478-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/baby-shower-party-picture-id868422478-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some fun and modern baby shower game ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Match that baby! (match celebrity baby names to the celebrity parent).<\/li><li>Baby or beer belly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/971183515\/baby-shower-game-beer-belly-or-pregnant?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=baby+or+beer+belly&amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-3&amp;organic_search_click=1&amp;pro=1\">BINGO<\/a>.<\/li><li>Baby naming contest (guests write down suggestions and mom picks the winner).<\/li><li>Guess that baby (each guest brings a baby photo of themselves which then gets a number and everyone writes down their guesses).<\/li><li>Baby songs (guests write down as many songs with \u2018baby\u2019 in title in 3 minutes).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least &#8212; don\u2019t forget to have fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a baby shower doesn\u2019t need to be mystifying. 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