baby shower budget

[Jessica408]

Hey ladies im 29w and my babys dads family keeps asking if I want a baby shower. They want to help and are excited about it. My babys dad is going to be paying for everything they need to throw me a baby shower. He probaly wont put a limit on what they can spend but I dont want to splurge on a baby shower when we will most likely have to still buy alot of baby necessities afterwards.  What is a reasonable budget for a baby shower? As far as far as decorations/games/prices ect

[shawna3]

Where I live we have a dollar tree (I don't know if they are in every state) and they actually have very cute supplies for baby shower. My cousin has done a whole shower from items there and it turned out great. You don't always have to have a huge one which means you don't necessarily have to have the whole food and stuff like that maybe just some veggies and chips just something small. There's lots of games online that don't take much to do. You or your family could pull together one for a pretty decent price if they new what they were doing. Good luck

[elvendork]

There are lots of games that are free, or just require cheap supplies like pen and paper. Like find a name for every letter of the alphabet, people get a point if no one else picks the same name.

Our, guests bring a onesie that represents them - MOm-to-be has to guess who brought each one. You can even hang them on a make shift cloths line when people come and use them as decorations - just be sure to request that people get some bigger sizes too

And you can use Evite.com or paperlesspost.com to send free cute email invites

[kbackus1224]

You could always do a simple diaper shower. Do a diaper cake & recommend all guests to bring diapers.  Lord knows that bill adds up FAST & you'll always need diapers, PLUS you'll still be able to spend the quality time shopping.  

[Jessica408]

Ya thats what I was thinking too. I mean of course I was flattered that they are excited for me ( more than my side) but it does seem like more of a burden on me and my babys dad. He is the type that has too much pride of something to let someone else pay for things that have to do with us. I think he feels guilty. Idk im kinda leaning on not having one. I think it will be just as special if me and him shop for our lil guy together.

[Maleka87]

**good luck. I HATE my cell phone.  

[Maleka87]

Well you can actually ask your guests to bring a dish to pass...however people don't usually throw thier own showers...like, if they're suggesting it, they should be the ones planning and paying. A shower is a gift ...traditionally meant to help not burden with extra expenditures. Idk that's my opinion. To answer your question. ..probably a gonna cost a good $150-200 for supplies, food, drinks,  games, and decorations - although I'm sure there's a lot you could do on a smaller budget! I know most dollar stores have pretty decent party supply sections now! Let us know what you decide and food luck!