Baby showers are a time-honored tradition for expecting mothers and their friends and family to come together and celebrate the arrival of a new baby. It’s an exciting time for everyone involved, and choosing the perfect baby shower theme can help to make it even more special.
There are so many different baby shower theme ideas to choose from, and it can be overwhelming trying to decide on just one. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most popular baby shower themes to help you choose the perfect one for your celebration.
Floral
A floral baby shower theme is always a classic choice for a shower. Whether you choose to focus on a specific type of flower, such as roses or lilies, or opt for a more general floral theme, this is a great way to add a touch of elegance to your shower. You can incorporate flowers into your decorations, invitations, and even your food and drinks. For example, you could serve refreshing floral co*cktails or bake some floral-inspired desserts.
Safari
If the expecting parents are animal lovers, a safari theme could be a fun and unique choice for their baby shower. You can decorate with animal print balloons and streamers, and serve jungle-themed snacks like “monkey munch” and “giraffe gorp.” You could even have a “wild” photo booth with safari hats and animal masks for guests to take pictures in.
Nautical
A nautical theme is perfect for a summer baby shower, or for parents who love the beach. You can decorate with blue and white stripes, anchors, and other nautical elements. For food, you could serve seafood dishes like shrimp co*cktails and crab cakes, or stick with classic summertime favorites like watermelon and barbeque.
Fairy Tales
If the expecting parents are fans of classic fairy tales, why not throw a fairy tale-themed baby shower? You can decorate with elements from popular stories like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Sleeping Beauty. You could also serve fairy tale-themed snacks like “prince charming’s punch” and “Cinderella’s pumpkin pie.”
Gender Reveal
If the expecting parents are waiting to find out the gender of their baby, a gender reveal party can be a fun and exciting way to celebrate. You can decorate with pink and blue elements, and have a “reveal” moment where the gender is revealed to everyone at the same time. You could also serve gender-specific foods like pink cupcakes for a girl and blue candy for a boy.
Baby’s First Library
If the expecting parents are book lovers, a baby’s first library theme could be a charming and unique choice for their shower. You can decorate with books and book-themed elements, and even have a “book exchange” where guests bring their favorite children’s books to add to the baby’s library. You could serve literary-themed snacks like “Goldilocks’ porridge” and “The Very Hungry Caterpillar fruit skewers.”
Baby’s First Garden
If the expecting parents are avid gardeners, a baby’s first garden theme could be a lovely choice for their shower. You can decorate with flowers, plants, and gardening tools, and serve garden-fresh foods like salads, fruit platters, and herbal teas. You could even have a “seedling station” where guests can plant seeds to take home and watch grow.
Woodland
A woodland theme is perfect for a rustic, outdoorsy baby shower. You can decorate with trees, branches, and other natural elements, and serve forest-themed snacks like “deer trail mix” and “acorn cookies.”
Baby’s First Holidays
If the baby is due around a major holiday, you could throw a holiday-themed shower. For example, if the baby is due around Christmas, you could decorate with Christmas trees, lights, and other holiday decorations. You could also serve holiday-themed snacks and drinks, like hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies. Other holiday-themed shower ideas include Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.
Around the World
For parents who love to travel, an around the world theme could be a fun and unique choice for their baby shower. You can decorate with elements from different cultures, like colorful fabrics, maps, and flags. You could also serve international-themed snacks and drinks, like sushi, tacos, and samosas.
Baby Animals
If the expecting parents are animal lovers, a baby animal theme could be a cute and playful choice for their shower. You can decorate with stuffed animals, animal-themed balloons and streamers, and even have a “petting zoo” with live baby animals for guests to interact with. You could serve animal-themed snacks like “baby elephant peanuts” and “panda bear cookies.”
Baby’s First Sports
If the expecting parents are sports fans, a sports-themed baby shower could be a fun and energetic choice. You can decorate with sports-themed elements, like jerseys, pennants, and sports equipment. You could also serve sports-themed snacks like “home run hot dogs” and “touchdown cupcakes.”
Baby’s First Disney
If the expecting parents are Disney fans, a Disney-themed baby shower could be a magical choice. You can decorate with elements from their favorite Disney movies, like Mickey Mouse, Frozen, or Beauty and the Beast. You could also serve Disney-themed snacks like “Cinderella’s pumpkin tarts” and “Snow White’s apple slices.”
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Baby’s First Vacation
If the expecting parents are looking forward to taking a special vacation with their new baby, a vacation-themed baby shower could be a fun and nostalgicically choice. You can decorate with elements from their dream vacation destination, like palm trees, beach umbrellas, and tropical flowers. You could also serve vacation-themed snacks like “sandy beach pina coladas” and “tiki hut fruit skewers.”
Baby’s First Nursery
If the expecting parents are planning to decorate their baby’s nursery in a specific style, you could base the baby shower theme around that. For example, if they’re planning a nautical-themed nursery, you could decorate with elements like anchors, whales, and sailboats. If they’re planning a jungle-themed nursery, you could decorate with elements like animal prints, palm trees, and jungle animals. You could also serve nursery-themed snacks like “lion’s mane cookies” and “whale-shaped sandwiches.”
Baby’s First Hobbies
If the expecting parents have a particular hobby or interest, you could base the baby shower theme around that. For example, if they love music, you could decorate with musical instruments and have a live band or DJ perform. If they love sports, you could decorate with sports equipment and have a mini sports tournament for guests to participate in. You could also serve hobby-themed snacks like “guitar-shaped cookies” and “soccer ball cupcakes.”
Baby’s First Playroom
If the expecting parents are planning to create a special playroom for their baby, you could base the baby shower theme around that. You can decorate with elements like colorful balls, toys, and play mats. You could also have a “toy station” where guests can bring their favorite childhood toys to add to the baby’s collection. You could serve playroom-themed snacks like “building block cookies” and “teddy bear sandwiches.”
Baby’s First Fashion
If the expecting parents are fashion-conscious, a fashion-themed baby shower could be a stylish choice. You can decorate with elements like designer diaper bags, baby clothes, and fashion magazines. You could also have a “fashion show” where guests model their favorite baby outfits for the expecting parents to choose from. You could serve fashion-themed snacks like “couture cupcakes” and “runway hors d’oeuvres.”
Baby’s First Home
If the expecting parents are planning to move into a new home with their baby, you could base the baby shower theme around that. You can decorate with elements like housewarming gifts, home decor, and paint samples. You could also have a “DIY station” where guests can help create homemade gifts for the baby’s new home. You could serve home-themed snacks like “chocolate chip cookies (because everyone knows home is where the cookies are)” and “miniature meatloaf (a classic comfort food for any new home).”
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Baby’s First Family
If the expecting parents are part of a large and close-knit family, you could base the baby shower theme around that. You can decorate with elements like family photos, heirlooms, and other sentimental items. You could also have a “family tree” station where guests can write down their favorite memories and advice for the expecting parents and their new family. You could serve family-themed snacks like “family-sized fruit platters” and “ancestral appetizers.”
Superheros
A superhero theme (or whatever movie franchise you enjoy) is another great theme option. We did something similar to this and had a lot of fun making homemade themed snacks. You could have an activity with baby onesies where each guest can write a message/draw a picture for the new baby with a “what makes a hero” theme. Remember it is easy to alter games slightly to fit your theme regardless of what it is.
Country / Farm Animals
If you and your partner enjoy riding horses or dealing with cattle, a country baby shower theme could be a great option for you. My favorite part of this potential theme is the idea of utilizing baby farm animals in your decor (because baby ANYTHING is always going to be cute). This could be a perfect baby shower theme for fall – grab some hay bales for your guests to sit on, and include a baby sized cowboy hat in your baby shower announcement photos.
Baby Shower Themes Conclusion
Regardless of the baby shower theme you choose, remember that the most important thing is to have a good time. If the process of planning and executing the baby shower is stressful, hand it off to someone else! It’s ok if things are “perfect” or exactly as you imagined – it’s more important to have a meaningful gathering to celebrate the new life you’re growing!
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