Kim Kardashian plots her first post-baby public appearance ahead of sister Kylie Jenner's Sweet 16

She's remained in hiding since welcoming daughter North in June.
But after nearly a month in seclusion Kim Kardashian is plotting her first post-baby appearance.
The new mother is apparently keen to attend her sister Kylie Jenner's Sweet 16 party on August 17.

Sweet 16: Kylie Jenner will turn 16 on August 17, and her big sister Kim Kardashian is expected to be amongst the party guests

Sweet 16: Kylie Jenner's big sister Kim Kardashian is expected to be amongst the party guests when she turns 16 on August 17; pictured in a tweet on Monday

But in order to avoid overshadowing the teen she is plotting on making her public debut a few days prior, according to new reports.

The reality star is said to be discussing making a carefully choereographed appearance on her mother Kris Jenner's new chatshow Kris!

This would have the double advantage of pushing up ratings for the show, while giving the family complete editorial control.

New mother: Kim, pictured during her pregnancy, has not been seen since giving birth more than a month ago

'Believe it or not, it's not all about Kim,' a source told the New York Daily News.

'She really wants to go to Kylie's party, and when it comes to the family, Kris wants everyone there. Kim is just working with Kris to figure out the best plan of action.'

So far Kim's sisters have tweeted vociferously to encourage fans to watch the family matriach's show, while Khloe has even co-hosted an episode.

Perfect spot: Kris Jenner on the set of her talkshow Kris; she is said to be planning to uyse the show as a platform for Kim's first post-baby interview

But stage-managing Kim's first appearance would be a guaranteed winner for Kris, who as Kim's momager surely has every hope of securing the sought after guest.

But fans hoping for a peek at the newborn North West will be disapointed.

'Kris won't ask anything that Kim can't make money off of in the future,' the source said. 'They'll keep it light and just talk diet and exercise. No baby photo will be shown.'