People especially women may find it a fun and exciting experience to plan a baby shower. They can throw a wonderful surprise baby shower party and invite friends and family members. Soon-to-be parents may find it pleasing to receive special baby gifts. This will add to the baby stuff and supplies that will be useful for the parents. TIME, DATE AND VENUE Choose a possible time and date for a baby shower that is not too close or too far from the mother's due date. It is safe and possible to choose 2 months or a month before the due date. Morning before lunch or in the afternoon is a nice time for this kind of occasion. Your home is appropriate for a small gathering of friends and family while a special venue is for a more fancy type of shower. You can have a simple and nice invitation designed, printed and given out to your guests after settling the date and venue. FOOD Food does not have to be an all out catering service unless you are aiming for an extravagant type of baby shower party. Simple finger food or homemade dishes can be nice enough for a baby shower. You friends and family can also bring food for a nice potluck. Your friends and family can assign each member what type of food or drinks to bring. Preparations can be assigned to a family member or friend to avoid giving the busy future parents a lot of added pressure and responsibilities. GAMES Parlor games can bring fun and laughter to a baby shower. You must, of course, fit the game with a baby shower theme. People can consider planning men's beer drinking contest by using a baby's feeding bottle instead of a beer bottle. That would be a funny and entertaining game that you may want to try. BABY GIFTS Set a time wherein the mom and dad can open the baby gifts. Parents can each go through all the gifts and thank each person who made the party special. A nice story to a special present from the person who gave it may provide a touching and memorable moment to the occasion.