Baby Shower Menu Planning!

Baby Showers are a fun time for friends and family to gather and celebrate the upcoming birth of a little baby! These parties are usually based on 3 main factors:

#1: The Mommy-to-be
#2: Games
#3: FOOD!!

The food that you serve is an important factor for the baby shower. Here are a few guidelines for selecting your menu!

Snacks

Baby shower snacks are typically finger foods that can be carried around on small plates during "mingling sessions". Generally, guests will load up on food and return a few times for seconds or thirds. All this moving around promotes interaction and conversation.

Try snack platters such as fruit, cheese, chips, deviled eggs, bruschetta, etc.

The Main Course

If you're having a mid-morning or mid-afternoon baby shower, the above snacks are a great way to go. If you're serving lunch or dinner, however, then you'll need to serve something a little more substantial. Simple BBQ's are a great idea - especially if men are invited. Many baby showers feature simple salads and sandwiches - perfect for a tea themed baby shower! Lasagna is a great way to save on money as the ingredients are relatively inexpensive and it serves several guests!

If you are planning a baby shower on a budget, try a potluck shower! Each guest can bring a dish and there will be plenty to go around!

Dessert

Most baby showers feature a cake - so you can work with this! If cake and ice cream isn't you thing, try small cookies or bite size treats to go with the "baby" theme!

Drinks

I recommend limiting the alcohol at the baby shower - it may be a social occasion, however it isn't a 21st birthday bash! Stick with a glass of wine and then serve punch, tea, lemonade or water. Keeping it simple will also save your wallet!