How to plan a baby shower

A bundle of joy is on their way, how exciting! Imagine a table brimming with charming baby-themed treats, handcrafted decorations and vibrant bouquets, filling the air with sweet scents and joyful anticipation. A baby shower is a beautiful way of allowing the mum-to-be to spend some valuable time with their nearest and dearest before baby’s birth while celebrating the excitement of bringing a little one into the world. 

Planning a baby shower can be overwhelming, but don’t worry, JoJo is here to help! Whether you’re a seasoned party planner or a newbie trying to navigate a mind-boggling world of baby grows, booties and balloons, this guide is here to help you gather all the info you need to plan the perfect baby shower, full of love and beautiful memories for you and your loved one.

When do you have a baby shower?

Most of the time, baby showers take place in the last trimester of pregnancy - around 4 to 6 weeks before the due date. At this point, you can be confident that the pregnancy is running smoothly and that your celebrations will not be interrupted by the little ones’ arrival. Some people may wish to have a baby shower after the delivery so that loved ones can meet the little one too!

It’s always a good idea to check-in with the parents-to-be to find a date that suits them, as well as the invitees. 

Where do you host a baby shower?

You can have a baby shower anywhere that suits you. Hosting at home is usually the most popular choice, but you can also have a baby shower at restaurants, cafes, hireable event spaces or even at a local park if there's a spring/summer baby on the way!

Who to invite to a baby shower?

Depending on the size of the venue, the guest list can range from a smaller, more intimate affair to a larger celebration. Close family and friends of the parents-to-be are sure to be top of your list but always get the green light from them before sending out any invitations to potential guests.

Ideas for a baby shower

Create a time capsule

This is a lovely item to take away from a baby shower. Full of trinkets and treasures from the parents-to-be and their loved ones, it will be lovely to return to this after a few years and show the little one how their arrival was celebrated.

Words of wisdom

Get your guests to share nuggets of wisdom and compile them into a scrapbook. The mum-to-be can read over this whenever they need a little parenting pick-me-up.

Guest Guess Who

Gather pictures of all your guests when they were babies, and play a game of Guess Who!

Baby shower bingo

Tick off all the baby topics and be the first to get a full house! A little prize for the winner wouldn’t go amiss...

Nappy notes

Ask each guest to write fun or encouraging notes on some newborn nappies. Upon baby’s arrival, you can use up the nappies day-by-day for fun reminders of your baby shower memories.

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