How to Plan a Stress-Free Baby Shower (Without Sacrificing Your Self-Care)
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If you’ve ever tried to organize a baby shower, you know it’s basically planning a wedding—except with more unsolicited opinions. Between coordinating games, DIY-ing centerpieces, and figuring out how many cupcakes are too many (answer: there’s no such thing), my stress levels were skyrocketing
My Baby Shower Checklist with Delegation Suggestions, perfect for planning without burnout—especially if you’re juggling work, life, and self-care 💅🏽.
🌸 Baby Shower Checklist & Delegation Guide
Choose a Theme!
🗓 4–6 Weeks Before the Shower
- ✅ Choose a theme
- ✅ Confirm the guest list with mom-to-be
- ✅ Set the date, time, and location
- ✅ Send invites (digital or paper)
🪄 Delegate: Ask a close friend to help collect RSVPs & dietary restrictions.
🍽 Food & Drinks
- ✅ Choose menu (finger foods, mocktails, cake/cupcakes)
- ✅ Order catering or assign who’s cooking
- ✅ Buy or rent drink dispensers, cake stands, serving trays
🍴 Delegate: Assign 2 people to bring drinks/desserts. Ask one person to handle mocktail station prep.
🎈 Decor & Atmosphere
- ✅ Pick colors, order balloons & florals
- ✅ Create a backdrop for photos
- ✅ Order or DIY signage, table decor, centerpieces
📸 Delegate: Have a friend or cousin take the lead on setup & vibe-check the aesthetic.
🎁 Games & Activities
- ✅ Choose 2–3 games (fun but not cringe)
- ✅ Buy or DIY game supplies
- ✅ Prep a prize or two
🎲 Delegate: Ask one person to host the games. They can bring the fun energy so you don’t have to micromanage.
💌 Party Favors
- ✅ Choose small gifts (mini body oils, bath soaks, candles)
- ✅ Bag or box them up with tags
🎁 Delegate: Have someone assemble favors—this is a great task for someone who loves little details.
🧴 Self-Care Reminder for YOU
Before the party: My Self-Care Non-Negotiables-
- A morning “zen” shower – My eucalyptus oatmeal soap gives me an instant mood boost.
- Scent therapy on-the-go – A dab of lavender body oil on my wrists = stress relief.
- Wind-down ritual – Ending the night with my spearmint eucalyptus oatmeal lotion keeps my skin soft, even if my patience isn’t.
- Sip a mocktail while setting up and breathe—you’ve got this 🥂
🧼 Clean-Up Crew
- ✅ Garbage bags, boxes for gifts, wipes
- ✅ Assign people for quick teardown
🧽 Delegate: Make a clean-up group chat in advance—trust me, post-party-you will thank you.
Pro Tip:
If you’re playing event planner, schedule self-care into the itinerary like you would the cake tasting. Because you deserve to enjoy the event too.
