Planning a baby shower can be fun but at the same time it can be a bit overwhelming.
There is so much to take into account, such as new baby shower trends, baby shower etiquette, and baby shower favors and treats.
Of course you'll need party supplies and decorations.
If you are on a tight budget you may want to be creative and save money by making your own baby shower decorations.
 Formal etiquette suggests that relatives should not throw the shower (since it may seem like the family is asking for presents).
However, it seems that people these days are ignoring these traditional rules and formal etiquette is becoming outdated.
Relatives, close friends, or close coworkers should feel comfortable to plan a baby shower.
  Most baby showers are thrown before the baby's due date.
Even though you can throw it after the baby is born (especially if the parents don't know the gender of the baby), a shower can be a nice distraction near the end of a pregnancy.
Also, it may be the last party the mother will be able to enjoy for awhile and she may want to have a party without a baby in her arms.
Uusally, everyone imagines a baby shower with the expectant mother sporting a large, round belly.
Choosing a baby shower theme can tie everything together and help you make decisions about the various components of the party.
A good theme adds a special element to the baby shower, and it can reflect a lot about the mother-to-be and even about her hostess.
Themes can be customary colors that indicate the baby's gender or simply something whimsical or fun.
 Whatever theme you decide to go with, make sure the expecting mother would like it.
 This is a good first step to take before choosing invitations, decorations, and food.
  The type of food you choose to serve will probably depend on the time of day, the budget, and how fancy or informal the shower will be.
You can even try to match the food to the theme.
You can serve anything from sandwiches, finger foods, and fries to snacks and dips.
  Baby showers usually call for some amusing or silly games.
There are a many kinds of activities to keep the guests entertained.
You can try some popular games like diaper games, bingo games, baby name games, and word games.
These games will add fun and make the shower more meaningful.
It is also common to provide baby party favors to everyone at the party or just offer prizes to the guests who win games.
  When deciding on a date to set for throwing the party, you should make sure to consult with the soon-to-be mom so that you prevent any scheduling conflicts.
You also want to ensure you can accommodate the schedule of important out of town guests, such as grandmothers.
It would be a big mistake to plan a party and send out invitations, just to find out many of the guests won't be able to make it.
 Be creative, read up on some common tips and advice, and you'll be on your way to throwing a fun, enjoyable baby shower.