# Baby shower checklist — decor, food and games in one list A baby shower is full of little details: invitations, cake, games and a guest book. Share the list with the friends helping you organise using a room code and everybody can do their part. No sign-up needed. **In short:** A baby shower needs a guest list, invitations, a venue, balloons and decorations, cake and cupcakes, finger food, drinks, party games with prizes, a gift table, a guest book and party favors. Send invitations three to four weeks ahead and plan the party about four to six weeks before the due date. Keep the menu pregnancy-safe, without unpasteurised cheese, undercooked meat or raw fish. ## What's on the list ### General - Guest list - Invitations - Venue - Balloons - Decorations - Cake - Plates and cups - Napkins - Party games - Game prizes - Gift table - Guest book - Photo corner - Party favors ### Sweets & snacks - Cupcakes - Finger food ### Fruit & vegetables - Fruit platter ### Drinks - Drinks - Mocktails ## Tips - Send invitations three to four weeks ahead and confirm replies, since the food and cake quantities depend on the final headcount. - Plan the party about four to six weeks before the due date, when the mum-to-be can still move comfortably. - Choose a menu that is safe for pregnancy: skip unpasteurised cheese, undercooked meat and raw fish. - Keep the games light, like guessing the baby's name or matching baby photos, and avoid anything that tires the mum-to-be. ## Frequently asked questions ### When is a baby shower usually held? Usually about four to six weeks before the due date, in the last months of pregnancy. By then the mum-to-be can still move around comfortably, and the birth isn't too close for comfort. ### Who organises a baby shower? It is usually organised by the mum-to-be's close friends, sister or other relatives. It helps to check her wishes first, both for the guest list and for whether it should be a surprise. ### What games do you play at a baby shower? Light games that don't tire the mum-to-be work best: guessing the baby's name or birth date, matching guests' baby photos to their owners, or writing wishes in the guest book. Small prizes for the winners add to the fun. ### Can I change the list? Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories. ### Do I need an account? No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup. ### How long is the list kept? As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock. ### Can I install it on my phone? Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap. --- [Start a room with this list](https://ortakliste.app/en/list/baby-shower-checklist) — 19 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.