A baby shower is one of the most important milestones in the life of any mother to be. The upcoming birth of a baby is a time for great celebration, and a baby shower should be a fun party for the guest of honor and the other guests alike.

From the decorations, to the party favors to the place settings to the gifts, there are many important elements that make up a successful baby shower.

==Coming Up With The Type Of Food To Serve==

But perhaps no part of the baby shower is quite as important as the food. After all, what is a party without food? The baby shower menu can be anything from a selection of finger foods and scrumptious desserts to a full course sit down meal.

Which approach you choose depends on the nature of the party, and of course on what the guest of honor prefers. Of course if the baby shower is a surprise, you will not be able to ask her if she prefers chicken or fish; you will need to take a more subtle approach instead.

==What To Do If The Shower Is A Surprise==

One way to decide on the perfect baby shower menu without blowing the surprise is to ask the family members. The guest of honor's mother, in particular may have a real insight into her favorite foods and drinks. It is then simply a matter of gathering those foods and drinks together in time for the big day.

== Don't Forget The Cakes And Desserts ==

Of course no baby shower menu would be complete without desserts, and cakes and other desserts are just as important as the rest of the menu. A beautifully decorated cake, done in shades of pink and blue and decorated with baby booties and rattles, is one of the best parts of any baby shower menu.

==The Presentation Should Reflect An Overall Theme Of The Celebration==

Decorating the room is also an integral part of planning any baby shower menu. The presentation can be just as important as the food when it comes to baby showers and other kinds of parties, so pay attention to the decorations you choose.

The decorations, the food, the drink, the party favors and the games should all reflect an overall theme of celebration and of life.