How far in advance should invitations go out?

Send them four to six weeks before the shower. Guests get time to plan, travel and shop from the registry, and you get a clear headcount well ahead of the day.

When is the best time to hold the shower?

Most showers happen in the third trimester, usually between weeks 28 and 34. It is late enough to feel real and early enough to leave a safe buffer before the due date.

Not at all. A theme can make planning decorations and food easier, but a warm, simple gathering with good people is more than enough. Do what feels right for you.

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Baby shower checklist

Everything to do, in the order to do it, so the shower comes together without the stress. Tick items off as you go and your progress is saved on this device.

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After the shower

The easiest item on the list

Set up a bebe game and share one link. Guests guess, play and leave notes for the baby, in person or from anywhere in the world.

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Common questions

Around eight weeks before the date is a comfortable start. That gives you time to set a budget, draft the guest list, and book a venue or set up a video call without any last-minute rush.

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