Planning a baby shower for a mom-to-be can be a huge undertaking, but there are a variety of great ways to plan a baby shower that will be memorable for all. You do not have to be a party planning professional to throw a great and memorable baby shower party. The following are some tips that can help you 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 that show each guest's name on their favors. You can also personalize these tags with the mom-to-be's name, shower date or speical message or baby shower poem. These small things will definitely make your party favors more personal, and charms all your guests attending the shower, making each one feel important and special.

A Co-Ed Baby Shower ? Yes, I know; tradition has usually made a baby shower out to be a party for women. However, why not break that tradition and invite men to the shower as well? Many times, a father-to-be may feel excluded from the festivities if they are only for women. Consider making this a party for both genders. You can easily find cute and adorable ?new dad? gag gifts that are created just for the new dad.

Themes for the Party ? One consideration for a theme for the baby shower may be a baby theme. You can either select a theme based on the baby's gender, or you can integrate a theme that you have been using in your nursery. If a theme is based on a popular character, then it will be easier to find party ware and decorations that will fit in with the theme you are planning.

Make It Sporty ? It may be exciting to plan a baby shower that has a sports theme, especially if both the parents of the new baby are sports fans. Whether they love baseball, basketball, football, or any other popular sport, you can find lots of places to get lots of sports-themed decorations and party ware. You can encourage guests to further the 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, or an outdoor barbecue feast? You will surprise and delight your guests by preparing a new and unique baby shower that will be truly unforgettable.