The joys and surprises of motherhood, especially for a first time mom, are very rewarding. One of these is thinking about baby shower planning ideas for your first born child. Baby showers are not very uncommon these days. Although baby showers are not very easy to orchestrate, planning them could prove to be quite fun and enjoyable. With ample amount of preparation to make sure that this important event will go smoothly as planned, here are some ideas that would make the baby shower planning one of the most memorable events in a young couple's married life.

Whether it is the expectant mother herself or a relative or a friend who would be responsible in throwing the shower, a checklist of the things to be done for the baby shower is an important tool to keep the host of the baby shower on track. What exactly goes into the checklist is also important. It serves as a step-by-step guide to the host to make the event perfect and really special for the expectant couple.

The first that should be on the checklist for your baby shower planning is the date of the baby shower. Ideally, the party should be scheduled on a day where the guests would be available, say, a Saturday or a holiday. Also, tradition dictates that baby showers should be organized one or two months before the mom-to-be gives birth. Other couples, however, prefer to throw out baby showers after the baby is out. This practice has become increasingly popular these days because the presence of the new born baby in the party itself is more enjoyable. It is also heartwarming to see how happy the new parents are with their new bundle of joy.

Another important thing to consider is the baby shower invitations. Once you already have an estimate of the number of attendees, the finalizing and printing of invitations become effortless. Keep it simple yet presentable. Your baby shower invitations don't have to be expensive. You can make them on your own or have it done by a shop that customizes invitation cards.

The theme for the baby shower is also quite important. The event planner may want to consider what the expectant mother prefers. Or if the baby shower is a surprise party, consider some factors such as the location for the baby shower, the favorite cartoon character of the mom-to-be or maybe a sports-themed baby shower party if the mom is an avid sports fan. There are a lot of themes to play around for the party, but it pays to keep the theme and decorations simple.

Any simple event like a baby shower party should always have delectable food to please the guests whether they're just simple finger foods or a whole meal. The food should be in touch with the whole theme of the party. While the guests are enjoying the great food, the mom can proceed in opening the gifts for her baby. Some of the few small things to include for the baby shower planning are the baby shower games and tokens such as small gifts or thank you cards for the guests.