Welcome, future baby shower organisers! Planning a baby shower can be a fun experience, but managing costs can sometimes be a challenge. However, don't worry; in this blog, we share some smart and budget-friendly tips to organise a beautiful baby shower without going broke yourself or saddling the participants with high costs.

Location: choose wisely

One of the biggest expenses can be the location. Consider hosting the baby shower at home or ask friends and family if they have a suitable location you can use. A picnic in the park or a cozy gathering in the backyard can be just as lovely as a rented hall or café.

Creative invitations

Save money on expensive invitations by being creative. For example, create digital invitations using free online platforms or craft them yourself with materials. This adds a personal touch and saves you money that you can use elsewhere.

Potluck-style food

The food at a baby shower is often the most expensive. Consider a potluck-style approach where each guest brings a dish. Super fun, inexpensive, and often very tasty too. And since we're talking about a pot, one extra tip: through the app Potje you can collect money in advance for the baby shower or for the gift. This way, you can be sure you have all the money to buy everything, and you won’t be left with the costs.

Budget-friendly activities

Organise fun activities that you have thought of yourself. Consider games like ‘Baby Bingo‘ or ‘Guess the Baby Food’, which have little to no costs involved. You can also organise creative workshops where guests can make something for the baby, such as handmade diaper cakes.

Gift pooling for baby shower

Ask guests to contribute money together for a joint gift instead of individual presents. This not only reduces costs for the guests but also ensures a larger and more valuable gift for the expecting parents. Here too, it is very convenient to use the Potje app to collect money for the baby shower gift.

Second-hand treasure hunt

Baby clothes, toys, and other necessities can be expensive. Consider second-hand shops or Marktplaats to find cool treasures. Many baby clothes have hardly been worn because babies quickly outgrow their clothes, so why not save some money and still find cute outfits with a little searching?

Be flexible

Last but not least, be flexible. Sometimes you have to make compromises, and that is perfectly okay. The most important thing is that everyone enjoys themselves and that the expecting mother or parents are happy with your company.

A baby shower doesn’t have to be expensive to be unforgettable. With a little creativity and planning, you can organise a fantastic party that makes not only the expecting parents but also your wallet happy. Have fun planning the baby shower and make it a celebration to remember!