How to organize a baby shower?

Q: How to avoid repeated gifts at baby shower?

With a unique list where the chosen gift is reserved. At Enxovaly, when a guest taps “I'm going to gift”, the item leaves the others' display.

Q: Can you know who will give each gift?

Yes. With each reservation, the app sends a notification with the guest's name and the chosen item, which makes it easier to thank them after the party.

Q: Are baby shower and diaper shower the same thing?

No. A baby shower usually includes a range of gifts from the baby checklist. A diaper shower focuses on diapers and hygiene products, so it often works best for families who already have most of the other essentials.

Date, guests, format and gift list: a straightforward guide to organizing the baby shower without stress.

Plan the baby shower around four decisions, in this order: date, guests, format and gift list. Enxovaly handles the most time-consuming part by building a list of the baby essentials you still need, creating a link for guests and notifying you whenever someone reserves a gift.

Date: between the 28th and 34th week of pregnancy.
Guests: close the list before choosing the location.
Format: make it clear in the invitation what to ask for.
Gift list: only what is missing from the baby essentials, with a reserve to avoid repetition.

When to book and who to invite

Between the 28th and 34th week you still have the energy for the party and have time to complete what is not given. And the guest list comes before the venue: it defines the space, budget and size of the gift list.

Avoid scheduling after the 36th week: the risk of rescheduling increases.
Send invitations two to three weeks in advance.
Family far away? Do it virtual or hybrid, with the same gift list.
Mixed baby shower, with couples and friends, is increasingly common.

Choose the format

The format defines what guests will buy, so decide before sending the invitation and make it clear where to find the list.

Baby shower: assorted gifts from the baby essentials.
Baby shower: just diapers and hygiene, ideal for those who have already completed their baby essentials.
Baby shower raffle: each guest takes a simple item and competes for a prize.
You can combine: baby essentials items plus diapers by size.

Create a gift list

Start by taking inventory of what you already have, including loans and inherited items. A good list only asks for what is missing, in real quantities, and after the party it becomes a record of what is left to calmly buy.

Only items that are really missing from the baby essentials.
Price ranges for all budgets.
Clothes in NB, 0–3M and 3–6M, not just NB.
Collective gifts for expensive items, such as strollers and car seats.

Let Enxovaly take care of the list

The baby shower list is built from your baby checklist. Missing items appear automatically, and you choose what guests can see. After the shower, mark what you received and the checklist updates. The step-by-step guide below shows how it works.

Highlight what you most want to gain; hide what you prefer to buy yourself.
Guests open the link in their browser without installing anything.
“I’m going to give it as a gift” reserves the item for the other guests.
Each reservation becomes a notification with the name of the person who made the reservation.

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