When you are in charge of planning a baby shower, there are a lot of details that need to be thought of and taken care of. The baby shower host is usually a friend or relative close to the expectant mother and her family.
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Planning a baby shower, whether it is a surprise shower or the mom-to-be is in on the planning can be a daunting task – after all, you want everything to be perfect! We’ve got 4 tips for planning a baby shower and a great timeline suggestion!
4 TIPS FOR PLANNING A BABY SHOWER
DON’T WAIT – planning in advance can help keep things under control. If it’s not a surprise for the mom-to-be, this will allow her to be relaxed and ready to enjoy her special day. If the shower is a surprise shower, it will give you enough time to calmly inquire about certain aspects of the party.
LOCATION, DATE, TIME & GUEST LIST – details like location, date, time and guest list, should be figured out as quickly as possible. These details should be arranged approximately 10 WEEKS before the baby shower date. After all, you want to make sure that the location you want works with the dates you have available.
ACTIVITIES – think about the guest list and what kind of group activities and games would be acceptable. If you know you will have a more conservative group, make sure that the games you are planning are not too outrageous. In addition to games, sending the invitations and planning the food menu should happen 6 WEEKS before the baby shower date.
DECORATIONS & PARTY FAVORS – Is the guest of honor having a girl? Or a boy? Everyone loves a decked out baby shower with pinks and purples for girls and blues for boys. If the gender of the baby is a surprise, stick with neutral colors like green and yellow. (Better yet, throw a gender reveal baby shower!) Either way, you will want to make sure you can find beautiful decorations about 4 WEEKS before the baby shower. This would also be a good time to put figure out party favors and to make sure any food that needs to be ordered is ordered.
Finally about 1 WEEK before the party, you will want to confirm the RSVPs, and do the last minute grocery shopping.
If you are gathering money for large group baby shower gifts, Best Buy has some great baby shower gift ideas during their BEST BUY BABY SALE! The Best Buy Baby Sale is taking place from February 17 to March 9.
FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER – Your baby will love the smooth and soothing motion of the Fisher Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide soother. It’s like being cradled and rocked in mom’s arms, and offers music, nature sounds, rotating seat, and optional soothing vibrations.
SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR – Keep an eye on your baby or toddler with this digital baby monitor. This digital baby monitor features 2-way communication so parents can talk to baby. The 5″ color LCD video screen, comes with black and white night vision so you can see baby even with the lights off!
MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER – The Armadillo standard stroller is compact and built for your child’s comfort and safety. This compact stroller has a 5-point safety harness, locking swivel wheels, a large storage area, full canopy, and reclining seat.
FISHER PRICE STARLIGHT MUSICAL MOBILE – Help soothe your sweet baby to sleep with the Fisher-Price Starlight musical mobile. This mobile plays up to 30 minutes of lullabies, classical music, and calming nature sounds to lull your baby to sleep.
HALO INVENTIONS SLEEP SACK – The HALO SleepSack is a wearable blanket that replaces loose blankets in the crib. This cozy, blanket cannot be kicked off, keeping your baby warm throughout the night, allowing for a comfortable night’s sleep.
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Planning a baby shower can be a huge, daunting task, but with these 4 TIPS FOR PLANNING A BABY SHOWER and a great timeline suggestion, you can plan the best baby shower!
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1 CANADIAN Mommy Moment reader will WIN a #BestBuyBabyShower Prize Pack featuring the above products – valued at $1,000!
*giveaway not open to residents of Quebec due to the regulations of that province*
To enter, leave a blog post comment telling us which one of the prizes you are most excited to win.
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Stephanie LaPlante says
I’m most excited about the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
kelly gauthier says
all are such great items but i am most interested in the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER
kristen visser says
So very hard to pick just one of the items but I am totally loving the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER <3
Rosanne Robinson says
I’m most excited to win the Digital Baby Monitor.
Stephanie says
I would be super excited to win the stroller!
Andrea says
I am most excited for the stroller!!!
Madelyn. says
I everything! I know the monitor is the first thing i buy for friends and it was the first thing on my list.
BlessedTA says
MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
tammy ta says
I think I am most excited to win the stroller-but all the items are great!
DeeDee F says
I am most excited about the Summer Infant Digital baby monitor
Shauna says
The Mamas and Papas stroller would be amazing! I’ve loved every product we have bought from the brand, such clean design, and our daughter loves them!
travelbuds says
The The Armadillo standard stroller looks amazing
nicky says
Would love to win this Summer Infant video monitor! Would be so useful.
Kim K says
I am most excited about the SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR
Ashley says
The monitor!
Mandy says
I would love the Rock and Glide Soother. My sister loves it for her daughter. She says it frees up her hands to do other work around the house. Would love it for my baby.
Wendy Jensen says
I would be most excited to win the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER for my son & daughter-in-law.
Brenda Lacourciere says
Im most excited for the SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR. I love that you can talk to baby.
Victoria Ess says
I’m most excited about the Armadillo!
T Schmidt says
I’m most excited about the stroler.
Betty S says
I would be most excited to win the Summer Infant monitor. This is such a help in these 2 story houses
Darlene Schuller says
I absolutely love that stroller.. would be perfect for grandsons and granddaughters! Would also make a great gift for my pregnant friend!
Linda H says
I’d love to win the Mamas & Papas Armadillo Standard Stroller .
Linda says
The stroller looks amazing!
AD says
I am most excited for the Summer Infant Baby Monitor.
Sunshine G says
That stroller looks amazing – I’d love that!
jan says
I know that she needs a new stroller badly, but the baby monitor would be a treat gift.
Amie Gaudet says
I think the dogital video camera baby monitor is one of the best inventions ever. Now parents do not have to rymun in every time there is a sound, they can just look at the monitor and feel reassured. AMAZING!!!
Florence Cochrane says
The FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER would make a perfect shower gift.
Lisa bolduc says
I just had a new baby 3 weeks ago and one thing we don’t have is a video monitor. I would love the summer infant one
Julie bolduc says
I would be most excited for the stroller
Debbie Paisley says
I’m most excited to win the Digital Baby Monitor.
heidi c. says
It would be great to win the stroller.
Linda G says
The Fisher price rock n glide would be veey practical & useful
Pam says
I am most eager to win the summer infant monitor. I am always so concerned about baby’s safety.
Lee-Ann says
I would be most excited to win the stroller.
Juliee Fitze says
I like the rock and glide smoother best for the little one.
409cope says
I am most excited about the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER.
Wendy hutton says
the digital baby monitor would be great to have
Piroska says
I’d be most excited to win the stroller.
l p says
the stroller. thanks
Krista M says
The Summer Infant Digital Baby Monitor is what I’m most excited for!
Leeanne c says
MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER would be the one thing to win but they are all amazing.
Erika p says
I would be excited to win The Summer Infant video monitor, how awesome!!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
How can I pick just one but I must so it’s the The Armadillo standard stroller, though I would like to point out that I love all of these 🙂
lynn clayton says
MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
Maria says
I absolutely love the Fisher Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide soother
Anne Taylor says
Well, I’m most excited for the stroller and my daughter, who is pregnant, would love it!
ivy pluchinsky says
I would love the stroller!
Maritess says
I am most excited and would like to win the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER. Happy baby = Happy mommy
Jenness M says
I’d love to have the digital baby monitor.
Gloria Roy says
If I must pick only one it would be the stroller. Thanks for this opportunity to win:)
Jessica C says
I love it all, but my heart is will the rock-n-glide soother!
Tanya F. says
Summer Infant Digital Baby Monitor is on my top essentials list!
Jenny Major says
I’m most excited to win the Digital Baby Monitor
leanne says
I would be excited for the SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR
kristy e says
I hope to win the stroller!!
Julie says
the monitor will be a very nice gift for my nephew.
Jonnie says
I’m most excited about the Rock N Glide Soother. It has so many great features!
Jenn says
I would be excited to win the Summer Infant digital baby monitor – it is a major upgrade from the hand-me-down that we used with my first child.
Jenny says
I am most excited for the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER.
Rebecca G says
I would love the mamas and papas stroller
Gillian Morgan says
I would be most excited to win the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER.
shauna d says
I would love to win the rock and glide soother
Michelle Policelli says
I’m most excited about the SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR
Lisa says
I’d love the digital baby monitor so I am most excited for that.
Elaine G says
I’d be excited to win the digital baby monitor.
Carol Denny says
I am excited about the Mamas & Papas Armadillo Standard Stroller
Soozle says
I am excited for the Fisher Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide soother
nicolthepickle says
The fisher Price Mobile, my child would love it.
SweetPanda says
I am most excited to win the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
Judy Cowan says
The MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER would be perfect for my friend who is expecting. She would love all the items in this prize!
Cheryl MacPhail says
I would be most excited about the Digital Baby Monitor.
Kim Tanti says
I am most excited about the stroller. I am a walker and would love to take my grand baby walking around town in this beautiful stroller
Lynn B says
I’m excited to win the STROLLER!
Carol M says
Loving the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
Gwen Van Kleef says
Wow, that stroller!
Debbie Petch says
I would love the Standard Stroller! It is beautiful.
Melinda says
I am most excited about the Mamas & Papas Armadillo Standard Stroller.
Joni W says
If I won I couldn’t wait to try the stroller. It’s gorgeous. I wonder how she handles!
Linda Ens says
Hard to pick but I think the Fisher Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide would be awesome for my son’s new baby.
Amie says
Even though they are all super fantastic i will say the Summer Infant Digital Baby Monitor – the peace of mind is priceless !
Morgan Stewart says
I am most excited about the Fisher Price 4 in 1 Rock N Glide soother!
ducky says
I’m most excited to win the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
Andre says
I’m excited about the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER
Savannah says
Everything! The glider and baby monitor.
Wayne Couzens says
SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR my daughter would love that
Janette says
The video baby monitor!
Vanessa L. says
I would be most excited to win the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER. The dangling animals are so cute!
Lauren C says
I’m excited to win the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER. I currently have a BEAST of a jogging stroller, which is great for jogging, but terrible for doing anything else – especially in confined spaced (doctor’s offices, farmers markets, etc). This stroller would solve all of my space issues, but still give me lots of storage!
janine a says
I would love the stroller.. I would love all of it really! haha my sister and I are both expecting in June so we could REALLY benefit from this! thanks for the opportunity 🙂
Meekyung says
I would love to win the Mamas & Papas Armadillo Standard Stroller
joyce s. says
the stroller – I like that it is compact and therefore can go anywhere needed.
Violet Smith says
It’s a toss up between the rock and glide soother or the Digital Baby Monitor. Although I am excited to win any item on this list.
Barb W says
The stroller would be the best gift, IMO.
Amy Heffernan says
I’m most excited about the Armadillo!
Jolie says
The digital baby monitor, looks amazing!
Heather Swanson says
the stroller is gorgeous
Calvin F. says
All of the prizes are exciting, especially the armadillo stroller
Dave H says
Love the stroller
Daniela Plume says
I’m most excited about the The Armadillo standard stroller.
Holly MacRitchie says
I would be most excited to win the beautiful stroller!
Mike Gismondi says
I’d be most excited to win the digital video baby monitor
Nate says
I would love the Digital Baby Monitor.
Linda SVAROVSKY says
MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
Maryanne says
I would love the Fisher Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide soother.
Anita D. says
It is very hard to choose just one item from these amazing items. If I had to choose I would pick the armadillo standard stroller. I would put this to very good use!
Rosa Cross says
The Armadillo standard stroller would be great for going for walks with the little one.
Kim M says
I would love the Fisher-Price Starlight Musical Mobile
Mary Warner says
The Mamas and Pappas Amardillo Standard Stroller
Catherine Robichaud says
I’m most excited about the Fisher Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother. It would be amazing to have to help soothe a crying baby when your hands are full with another child.
ginette4 says
As a first time grand-Mom..yes I’m a grandmother!!! I’m excited to talk long walks with the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER 🙂
lorna says
I’d love the stroller!
sara kirkham says
FISHER PRICE STARLIGHT MUSICAL MOBILE
Margaret Huitema says
I’m most excited about the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
Kate Halbert says
I am most excited about the Summer Infant Digital Baby Monitor. This would be the perfect gift for my friend who is expecting her first child!
Marlene V says
I would love to win the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER
DebP says
I’d be most excited to win the Mamas & Papas Armadillo Standard Stroller.
Jayne Mcfayden says
Awesome stuff!
Elaine R says
The Fisher Price Rock and Glide would be soothing to my grandson and a help to my daughter.
sarah alexis says
I think the The Armadillo standard stroller would be AMAZING!!!
eric says
I am most excited to win the Digital Baby Monitor.
Stewart Buchanan says
Cant wait!
Rekha says
I would be most excited for the monitor. We don’t have #2 on the way yet, but we would like to within a year, and we only have and old audio monitor. The visual aspect would be nice!
Kim S says
the stroller looks amazing, so that would be what I would be most excited about
Cassandra Smith says
Rocker and Glider is #essential!!!!
Kimberley says
I would be most excited to win the Summer Infant Digital Baby Monitor.
Lucy says
I would love to win the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER!
erin Lewis says
I’d love to win the Mamas and Papas Armadillo Standard Stroller.
krysta d says
I am most excited to win the “Mams & Papas Armadillo Stroller”, but all of the prizes are amazing!
Chris W says
Would absolutely love to win the stroller.
Caryn Coates says
The MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER would be amazing
Rhonda W G. says
The SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR stands out on the list offered!
Lolly68 says
My daughter is expecting her first baby and we would be most excited to win the stroller and the baby monitor. Things have definitely come a long way since my last baby sixteen years ago! I love all of these new products and would consider all of them very essential for new mothers!
crystal porter says
I would love to win the Rock n Glide soother. It would be great for my cousins little one.
Melanie Borhi says
Mamas and papas Amardillo stroller would be my choice.
andie says
I think the “FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER” would be a great gift. Thanks.
Ashley Zabala says
All the items are great but my favorite is the stroller.
Filipa Santos says
The Mamas and Papas Armadillo standard stroller
steph d says
the baby monitor would be my choice. my brother and sister in law are going to need one soon hehe
Toby says
The Fisher Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide soother to keep baby content & happy, and mama, too!
Sarah N. says
I would love to win the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER. Looks nice!
Angela September says
oh my gosh definitely most excited about the Armadillo standard stroller!!
Cecilia T says
That stroller looks amazing!
Barb G. says
The Fisher Price 4 in 1 rock not glide soother
Aarone Mawdsley says
the baby monitor
Mary Jaglowitz says
I like the Fischer Price Muscial Mobile to most. My little granddaughter would love the item.
Monique L.S. says
I am excited to win the Summer Infant Digital Video Baby Monitor. Our current monitor is not working too well.
Edith Reardon says
I love the SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR. Seeing is believing.
Amber Y says
I am most excited about the summer infant baby monitor. A baby monitor is at the top of my shopping list as we prepare for our little ones arrival!
Treena C says
Definitely the Stroller!
sara rai says
The baby monitor the most:)
lori butler says
the baby monitor is what i am most excited for
angela eagle says
MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER is what Im most excited about. I will soon be a grandma for the first time and I want to help my son and his wife as I was a single mom and I know its hard
Matt says
The monitor would be amazing!
leana says
I am most excited for the The Armadillo standard stroller!
deena says
the monitor stroller and everything else!
Janet P. says
I would be most excited to win the Mamas and Papas Armadillo stroller! Looks amazing!
Cheryl H says
the digital baby monitor! Would be super helpful to keep an eye on the little one
Cassidy Collison says
I would absolutely love all of the items for my first baby girl arriving in March! ♡
Rebecca Freer says
The Armadillo standard stroller is the coolest prize!
Sarahj says
The stroller would be lovely to win!
zcb257 says
FISHER PRICE STARLIGHT MUSICAL MOBILE is adorable!
Marilyn Legault says
I love the stroller best.
Kris W says
The MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER excites me the most but all the items look fabulous.
Wanda Bee says
I am most excited about; FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER
Marla says
the stroller would be amazing
Shannon says
We would love to win the Summer Infant digital monitor! Our’s just kicked the bucket after 4 yea
Basma says
All good products but the Armadillo Stroller is the most interesting
Louise says
I’m most excited about the Summer Infant video monitor. Would come in handy
Feist Laura says
The stroller
Janet M says
I really like the The Armadillo standard stroller.
NancyG says
I’m most excited about the stroller! What a nice one
Carole D. says
I’m most excited about the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER. It’s perfect!
RonnieG says
Nice stroller – I know someone who could use it
Dar says
Fisher Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide soother. this look like it would get alot of use!!!!
kathy downey says
I am most excited for the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER
Heather Ritz says
The summer infant video monitor
Karine says
I’m most excited for the Armadillo standard stroller! Thank you so much for the chance!
Alayne Langford says
I would be so excited to gift my beautiful grand daughter the Armadillo standard stroller!
Ramsey Munro says
I would be most excited to have baby in that beautiful, safe, stroller!! It would be great getting my sis out (she has MS) and it would get baby outside as well… Nature is beautiful! Enjoy it
Linda says
I would really like to try the Halo Inventions Sleepsack with my son who is a blanket kicker.
Candice Boone says
I’m excited for the summer infant monitor
em says
i would love to get the Armadillo standard stroller
ashleigh swerdfeger says
The stroller is amazing!
Jeannie Lam says
I am excited for the digital baby monitor!
Jan Schaller says
I would absolutely love to win the summer infant video monitor. I didn’t have one with my first baby and it would have made a world of difference to be able to look in on him and have the peace of mind of knowing he is ok!
Lori Sexton says
I like the Mamas & Papas Armadillo Standard Stroller
Jacquie W says
That Mama’s and Papas Armadillo Stroller looks great!
June M says
I’m excited for the 4 in 1 rock and slide soother
Nicole says
The Summer Infant Digital Monitor looks amazing!
Jill McDowell says
I am excited to try out the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER
Aimee says
The digital baby monitor
Gina Fleury says
The digital baby monitor looks like an amazing and practical invention.
Lori R says
i would be most excited to win MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER, not for myself, but for the grands I am waiting for!
Jenn Beckett jennpup says
The Summer Infant Digital Baby Monitor!
Fan R says
I am excited about Mamas & Papas Armadillo Standard Stroller
Julia M says
I’m most excited about the Summer Infant Baby Monitor !
Melissa Marie says
I would love the stroller
Julia H says
They all look great, but I’d say the FISHER PRICE 4-in-1 ROCK N GLIDE SOOTHER! Looks great!
Steve P says
The Baby Monitor
Marlene J says
MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
Dianne G. says
I am most excited about the Summer Infant Digital Baby Monitor. When I am babysitting my youngest grandson it would save me many trips up and down stairs to check on him when he is sleeping. I have so many nieces and nephews having their first babies over the next few months so any of the prizes you have shown would be great gifts for them.
Alison G says
I’m most excited to win the Summer Infant Digital Baby Monitor. 🙂
Laurie P says
The Summer Infant digital baby monitor is impressive!
Caroline says
All are super but I’d be most excited for the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER!
Jackie M says
I’m looking for a new stroller for my August baby! The MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER looks really nice!
Paul A says
I would be down for the FP Rock and Glide Soother! Anything to keep the baby happy!
Jasmine D says
It’s probably one of the most overlooked items on the list but I’d love to win the Halo Sleepsack. Putting baby to sleep in a SAFE environment is so important…everything else comes second. Love that Halo always prints “back is best” on their sleepsacks as a gentle reminder for how baby should sleep while keeping them warm and cozy – just the right temp. NO Messy blankets to get tangled in which means THIS MAMA CAN SLEEP!!
Melanie says
Most excited about the stroller!
Marcie says
i’d be excited about all of it, but especially the stroller!
Tara Kerr says
I just had our first baby 3 weeks so all these products seem so amazing, but I am most excited about the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER! This stroller looks truly amazing!
Marra says
I’m most excited for the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD Stroller!
Carey Hurst says
The Digital monitor for sure would be tops then the stroller .
Becky Best says
Wow, I would be excited to try any/all of them! The first thing would be the SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR! 🙂
denise low says
The stroller would be great to have. All the gifts are wonderful to have.
Linda Klages says
The Rock & Glide soother would be perfect
Shelley Butcher says
I am most excited about the mamas and papas armadillo standard stroller. All the 0rizes are really nice. Thank you.
Christine D says
The Mamas and Papas Armadillo standard stroller would definitely be the most exciting thing to win from this amazing prize pack for my family although everything is AWESOME!
Rose Holloway says
They are all great prizes. I would love to win the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
Doris H says
Most excited to win the stroller.
Nena Sinclair says
My daughter could really use the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER, I love the features!!
Charity Banman says
i am most excited for the MAMAS & PAPAS ARMADILLO STANDARD STROLLER
T Schmidt says
I’m most excited about the baby monitor.
LeslieC says
My 2nd granddaughter is 6 weeks old & I still need a carseat!!
Amy C says
I’m most excited about the SUMMER INFANT DIGITAL BABY MONITOR,