Baby Shower

Step 1

Pick your recipient.

Determine who is in need of a baby shower. Is this for a student or faculty member on campus? Is this for a client of the local pregnancy help organization? Or is this a community event, where your school is invited to have fun and donate to the local pregnancy help organization?

1. If for the client(s) of a local PHO… Contact your local Pregnancy Help Organization (PHO) and introduce yourself. Explain your intentions to host the baby shower and your initial ideas. Ask what materials their clients need and if they would like to participate.
2. If for a student (or students) on campus… Ask their permission before you start organizing. Ask if they already have a baby gift registry, or if they could provide a list of items and brands they would like.

Step 2

Find a location on campus.

Find a location on campus that is big enough to host a baby shower and reserve it. Make sure to reserve the space far enough in advance to get approved.

Step 3

Advertise.

1. Post the event on social media and invite everyone you know on campus to come.
2. Flyers can be posted throughout the dorms, on message boards, in the Student Union, and more.
3. Make sure to include what the PHO or student requested in your advertisements.

Step 4

Plan activities for the shower. 

There are many free games you can print out online. You can easily make a baby guessing chart (including name, weight, birth date, hair color), decorate onesies, write funny messages on diapers, or pass around index cards for everyone to contribute “words of wisdom” or a message of encouragement.

• For more game ideas, check out: 12 Genuinely Fun Baby Shower Games and  Top 20 Baby Shower Games

Step 5

Contact local businesses for decorations and food.

1. Talk to some local florists and ask if they would be willing to donate flowers for table centerpieces that could also be used as prizes.
2. Contact a local bakery and ask if they would be willing to donate baked goods. If not, make a sign-up sheet and have people volunteer to bake things and bring finger food.

Step 6

Collect donations or make a group gift. 

You may ask each participant to bring a pack of diapers or decide to collectively pitch in for bigger items. Show this mom (or moms!) how much your group cares. See some gift suggestions here.

Step 7

Decorate.

Decorations don’t have to be expensive or complicated. Have fun with it! You can use balloons, streamers, or even a fun diaper cake. Try a local Dollar Store or Walmart for inexpensive items.

Step 8

Designate roles.

Assign volunteers to set up and clean up. You may want someone to be your “MC” or host. They would help make smooth transitions between games, presents, and treats.

Step 9

Have your baby shower! 

Enjoy the shower and clean up when it's done.

Step 11

Event wrap up.

1. If you are collecting donations for a local PHO, drop off donations within a week of the event.
2. Write thank you notes to ANY volunteers or local businesses that helped with the shower.