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Duties Of Baby Shower Hostess

It is a thoughtful idea to plan a baby shower for someone special who is expecting a baby. But for newbies, such a task can be very challenging. Everyone wants to be a good party organizer, but where do one should begin? Here is the list of duties that a baby shower hostess must accomplish.

Before the Baby Shower

Choose a perfect date and time for the shower
Create a guest list by consulting the expectant mom
Purchase and send out baby shower invitations
Select a theme, if there will be one
Make or buy baby shower decorations and baby shower favors
Plan games to keep the party going
Decide what food and drinks to serve

During the Baby Shower

Greet each guest as they arrive
Encourage guests to know other attendees and chat with each other
Coordinate activities like playing games and informing guests when to eat
Assist the mom-to-be with the baby shower gifts
Write down the names of guests who brought gifts for the mom-to-be to send thank you cards to
Assign someone who will make sure that every need of the mom-to-be is taken care, like bringing her food or drink while she opens her gifts
Hand out baby shower favors before guests leave

After the Baby Shower

Help the mom-to-be transport the gifts to her home
Clean up the venue where the shower was held
Give the list of guests and the gifts they gave to the mom-to-be for sending thank you cards

Duties Of Baby Shower Hostess

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