One week before the baby shower

• Prepare anything that can be frozen ahead

• Call anyone who has not responded to the invitation

• Check all recipes and buy the ingredients

• Either clean your home or hire someone to do it

• If you will need extra refrigerator space, call a neighbor

• Decide what you are wearing, making sure it is pressed and ready to wear

• Check over your decorations to be sure you have everything you need

• Decorate your home

• Set the table, if possible

• Wash china and crystal if needed

• Arrange transportation for any guest who may need it

• Make sure "Mom is feeling good"

• Have a footstool and pillow for "Mom"

• Purchase, pick up, or make the rest of the food on your menu

• Check your home for last minute cleaning

• Set up extra chairs for guests

• Check to be sure you have enough ice

• Try to set up a spot to display baby's gifts

• Check on any last minute details

• Have plastic trash bag ready for wrappings

• Pick up helium balloons (they'll be fine overnight if they are mylar!)

• Call "Mom" and make sure she feels "great"

• If the shower is being held someplace other than your home, plan to arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of your guests

• Make sure designated driver picks up the guest of honor

• Try to have someone there to help with last minute details

• Light candles to scent the room

• Have glassware and light refreshments available

• As each guest arrives, make sure she knows someone or introduce her to others

• Provide the Mother-to-be with a footstool and a pillow for her back