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| Typical costs: | - A baby shower typically costs $100 -$1,000, depending on the number of guests, the menu and location. Many baby showers are held in a home with finger foods provided by the host or hostess, typically with 15-40 guests.
- The location for a baby shower may range from no cost (for a home or church) up to $200 to reserve a community space for the shower guests. For example, the Mifflin Township Community Center in Gahanna, OH, costs $200 for four hours (or $100 for residents of the township) and can accommodate 80 shower guests. Cellar 56 in Atlanta is an upscale wine bar and restaurant offering private parties for 30-50 guests for about $20 -$30 per guest for a salad, entree and wine from the menu.
- Invitations for a baby shower typically range from 50 cents to $1 each for pre-printed invitations and $1 -$3 each for custom-printed invitations. They are often ordered in groups of 25 to 100. For example, national retailer Party City sells eight pre-printed invitations for $4, on which the party host can write in the details. Online retailer Tiny Prints has many customizable designs for about $1 -$2.50 per invitation (free shipping for orders over $59), and prices vary based on the order quantity, typically 10-500 invitations.
- Decorations and paper products for a baby shower typically range from $1 to $10 per item, for a total cost of $30 -$200 or more, depending on the size of the party and the number of decorations purchased. For example, Party Pail sells a variety of coordinating paper products, table covers, balloons, favors, party games, and place cards for a Wild Safari themed baby shower. A $30 order might include paper plates, cups, napkins, a tablecloth, two Mylar balloons, confetti, a banner and a party game for 15 guests. A themed diaper cake table decoration can cost $90.
- Food and cake for a baby shower typically costs $5 -$10 per guest, and may include finger sandwiches, fruit and vegetable trays, cheese and crackers, and other appetizers according to Baby Shower 101. It is also common to serve some type of baby shower cake for dessert, which typically costs 35 cents -$2 per slice, and up to $4 per serving for a cake from an upscale bakery.
What should be included: | - A baby shower is typically hosted by a friend or family member of the expectant parent, who covers the cost of items such as food, cake, location (if hosted outside of the home), decorations, games and prizes.
Additional costs: | - Party games and prizes are common baby shower activities, which can incur additional expenses of $20 -$50 per party. For some shower games the host must buy items like diapers, baby food and baby bottles. Printed baby shower games at Party City cost $2 -$10 each. Small prizes are often awarded to the winners.
- Party favors such as bags of candy, mints, or trinkets typically cost $1-$2 per guest. My Baby Shower Favors sells a variety of treat containers in this price range.
Discounts: | - 101 Baby Shower Ideas lists suggestions for free baby shower locations, including a friend's home, a church, or community center.
- National retailer Wilton offers many resources for DIY baby shower cakes, candy and cookies.
- Online retailer Oriental Trading Company offers bundles of baby shower decorations for $10 and less. They also offer a free interactive party planner which allows the host to choose the best date, manage RSVPs, design invitations and more.
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Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. For medical decisions, always consult your physician for the right course for your infant or child.
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Article updated July 2011 |
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