| The perfect table setting decorating idea will be | | | | colored diaper pins to keep them rolled up. Another |
| determined by three main things. First, by where the | | | | idea is to use baby rattles with a looped end. |
| shower is being held. Second, by the theme you have | | | | - Tableware: For a formal setting, use glass or china |
| chosen for your baby shower. Thirdly, by the tastes of | | | | plates, stemware glasses, and silver or quality stainless |
| the guest of honor and the guests you have invited. | | | | utensils. While an informal setting would use paper or |
| Listed below are the items you will need for a | | | | plastic plates, cups, and utensils. If using paper plates, |
| successful table setting. Keep in mind that your own | | | | use sturdy ones that will hold up well. |
| decorating idea/s will have a bearing on the table | | | | - Placemats: Again, a baby cloth diaper would be a |
| arrangement. Only you know the guests, the mother to | | | | good placemat. Some merchants carry diapers with |
| be and family members. The items suggested below | | | | designs, which would be a nice touch. You might even |
| are only that, suggestions. They are to be used as | | | | be able to find some with designs to match the theme. |
| hints to help you plan a successful baby shower. | | | | You could use paper placemats, or for a more formal |
| - Table Cloths: Linen and/or lace tablecloths would be | | | | shower, plastic or cloth. |
| used for a formal setting. For an informal party use | | | | - Place Cards: Whichever item you choose, put the |
| paper tablecloths, or sheets with a design that fits the | | | | name of the guest on the item chosen. Plain white |
| theme. | | | | cards, or white cards with clip art designs matching the |
| - Napkins: Napkins can be personalized with the names | | | | baby shower theme would be an excellent choice. |
| of the guests written on them. White napkins would fit | | | | You could make your own place cards out of |
| any theme. Or you could use colored napkins or | | | | construction paper, possibly adding some designs. |
| napkins with designs matching your baby shower | | | | Refrigerator magnets matching the theme if possible. |
| theme. You could wrap the utensils with the napkin for | | | | Personalized decorated Cookies, which the guests |
| a nice look. | | | | could have for dessert. Personalized Teething biscuits |
| - Novelty Napkins: Baby cloth diapers folded in a | | | | and bibs are another idea for a table setting decorating |
| triangle shape would be a nice touch. Personalizing | | | | idea. |
| them with the name of the guests is an option. Or | | | | - Novelty Decorations: Suspended items you hang |
| leave them blank, and the guests can give them to the | | | | from the ceiling will enhance the table setting |
| mother to be to use for her new baby after the | | | | decorating idea. Small teddy bears, baby bottles, rattles, |
| shower. Baby bibs personalized or not, with different | | | | pacifiers, bibs, rubber duckies, baby socks, baby shoes, |
| designs fitting the theme of the shower. | | | | baby bibs, or other small baby related items. Giant |
| - Napkin Rings: Use regular napkin rings, or you could | | | | peppermint sticks would be something different for a |
| be creative. Pacifiers could be used, the ones with the | | | | decorating idea. |
| loop on the end. Roll the napkins up and use different | | | | |