Luckily, there are tons of premade, printable and emailable invitations online to get your creative juices flowing. Now it’s time to write up the invitations…but you’re not sure what to say! Don’t worry, most people don’t know right off the bat.

This shouldn’t be a lavish, expensive affair. Is there any money for light snacks and refreshments? If not, consider asking your party guests to kick in some money for food or make it a potluck. Talk to your supervisor about a potential budget for the party. But if you’re throwing a Zoom baby shower, you don’t need to worry about that! As long as everyone has a computer and internet connection, you’re good to go! If you plan to throw the party on company property, make sure to clear it with your supervisor, HR department, or anyone else who could be affected first. If you’re the one hosting, don’t be afraid to delegate! Put someone in charge of the invitations, someone in charge of securing the space, someone else in charge of the refreshments, etc. Hosting a baby shower may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! First thing’s first: If your company has a party committee, let them do it! But if not, a close friend or colleague of the parent-to-be should take control. Just remember to be respectful of everyone’s time and needs.

It’s pretty typical for office showers to be thrown over the lunch hour, but you could also have the party right after the end of day or even on a weekend. When throwing an office baby shower, you want to be mindful about disrupting the workday as little as possible. But always check with the parents! They probably have a preference about when they’d like the party. In a workplace setting, it’s best to throw the baby shower about one week before the mom-to-be goes on maternity leave. Once you’ve gotten the green light, a basic rule of thumb for throwing baby showers is to throw them 1 or 2 months before the baby is due to avoid cutting it too close and so mom can still enjoy herself beforehand. This may seem silly, but it’s important to not assume anything! They may not feel comfortable with an office shower, or they may be totally booked up. First, before you, pick a date for the party, ask the parent-to-be if they actually want a shower.

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