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It can be somewhat of a daunting task for moms-to-be to plan a baby shower, but there are a variety of great ways that can make your job easier and hold a baby shower that will be enjoyed by everyone. You won’t even have to hire any professional party planner for you to throw a great and memorable baby shower party. Here are some tips that will allow you to plan a baby shower that people will find unforgettable and enjoyable.

Personalize It – This is one great way that you can plan a baby shower that will be unforgettable. Use personalized baby shower party favors, by using or making favor tags so each person has their name on their favor. Or you can personalize the favors with the mom-to-be's name, shower date or speical message or baby shower poem. This makes the favors seem so personal, and delights the guests that are in attendance, making each of them feel special and important.

A Co-Ed Baby Shower – Yes, I know; traditionally, a baby shower is a party or get-together reserved only for the women. However, why not break that tradition and invite men to the shower as well? They may not show it, but sometimes a father-to-be may feel excluded from the festivities if they are only for women. Try to make this special occasion an event for both the father and mother. You can easily find cute and adorable “new dad” gag gifts that are created just for the new dad.

Themes for the Party – You may also want to consider planning the baby shower party around a theme. You can choose a theme based on the sex of the baby, or use the theme that you’ve been using for the nursery and incorporate it into the theme of the party. If the parents are using a character themed nursery, you can find party ware and decorations with ease that go along with the theme.

Make It Sporty – It may be exciting to plan a baby shower that has a sports theme, especially if you know that the parents of the baby are great sports fans. Whether they are interested in basketball, football, baseball or hockey, there are many places where you can buy decorations with a sports theme. Guests can even be requested to add to the party’s theme by bringing baby gifts with a sporty flavor, or you may ask people to arrive at the party dressed-up in sports attire. This is an especially great theme for a baby shower if you are including the guys in your guest list!

Take It To The Next Step – You may be tired of the seemingly bland baby showers that you have attended in the past. So this time, why not take the baby shower to the next level. You can have a baby shower that is more than gifts and a piece of cake. If you want to make it extra special, you could consider having a luncheon, a mid-morning brunch affair, or an outdoor barbecue feast? You will surprise and delight your guests by having a baby shower they will never forget.