These baby shower ideas will have you hosting an unforgettable day to celebrate your little one.
A baby shower is a lovely way to celebrate the exciting arrival of your little one. From baby shower themes to fun activities and displays, there's no shortage of things to plan for the big day. Whether you're planning a baby shower for someone or your own, we have plenty of ideas to help get you started.
When throwing my baby shower, picking a theme, decorations, and invitations was such a joyful and exciting time. I loved throwing together all of the ideas I found online which is why I wanted to curate a list that made baby shower planning effortless and enjoyable.
These baby shower ideas are cute, simple, and will inspire you for your own.
Baby Shower Activities
Every baby shower needs a few activities to keep things fun and entertaining. There are so many easy and fun baby shower activities, from fun games to making memories for your baby they will cherish for years.
1. Books For Baby
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Make starting your baby's first library easier by having guests bring a book to your baby shower. This is a fun way to get guests involved while creating a library full of meaningful and sentimental books.
2. Decorate a Block
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Have guests show off their creative side by having them decorate a block for your baby's first toy. This is such an easy way to keep guests busy while also making toys for your little one.
3. Decorate a Bib
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When you have a newborn, you can never have enough bibs—making this a no brainer baby shower activity. It's a great budget-friendly option that requires little set up, so you can easily fit it into the day.
4. Late Night Diapers
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One thing a parent with a newborn can use is a few words of encouragement when they're up all hours of the night changing diapers. This activity is such a creative and cute idea for the parents to be! Have each guests write an encouraging message on a diaper to read on those sleepless nights.
5. Price is Right
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You can't go wrong with a classic game of the price is right at any event. It's a fun game that will bring all of the laughs and entertainment you need to keep guests busy.
6. Measure The Bump
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Measure the bump is a low-effort game that's so quick and easy to do! All you need is string and scissors for guests to cut a piece the length they think will fit your bump. The closest person to the actual size wins a prize!
7. Diaper Pong
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I had diaper pong at my baby shower and it was such a hit! It's a fun, active game that'll have your guests competing for the win.
8. Don't Say Baby!
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This is another simple baby shower game that's funny and doesn't take too much planning. Every guest gets a few clothes pins and can't say the word baby. If they hear another guest say it, they can take all of their pins. The person with the most pins wins the game.
9. Pop The Belly
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Pop the belly requries a bit of DIY, but it's well worth it! Once you recreate the board, each guest has a turn trying to pop the belly with an arrow. The guest to pop the most wins.
10. Baby's First ABC Book
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Have each guest pick a letter and paint it using their creative style. Once each card is done, you'll have your very own ABC booklet for your baby created by the people closest to you!
Baby Shower Themes
11. Pooh Bear
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Pooh Bear is an adorable baby shower theme you can use for either gender! Add some pink and yellow if you're throwing a girl baby shower, or swap it for blue for a boy.
12. Silly Goose
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How cute is this silly goose baby shower theme? It's simple and bright for a beautiful baby shower aesthetic you'll adore.
13. Peter Rabbit
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Peter Rabbit is such a nostalgic and classic childhood cartoon perfect for a baby shower theme. You can choose any colour scheme that suits your theme making this a top choice for a gender neutral baby shower and for both genders.
14. We Can Bearly Wait
For a gender-neutral baby shower theme, you'll want to try this bear theme. You can add a pop of colour if you want to brighten things up or stick to the beautiful beige theme.
15. Minimalistic
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This stunning baby shower theme is chic, stylish, and minimalistic giving you space to add pops of your own personality. The draped white background will compliment any dress colour and is perfect if you prefer something toned down.
16. Garden Shower
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Planning a backyard baby shower? This garden baby shower theme is a lovely theme if you're looking for something white and elegant. When doing an outdoor baby shower, you can keep the decor simple and minimal.
17. Floral & White
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To recreate this cute baby shower theme, all you need is a white cloth sign and some fresh florals to brighten up the space. Add a unique twist with a colourful dress or some vibrant decor to make it your own.
18. Berry Sweet
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This berry sweet theme is the perfect mix of bright colours for a girl themed baby shower.
19. Little Wildflower
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This beautiful wildflower theme is perfect for both genders, and can work with any colour scheme. Add some natural or faux flowers to copy this adorable baby shower theme.
20. Chic & Yellow
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Yellow is the perfect colour for a spring or summer baby shower, and it's one you can use for both a boy and girl themed shower. All you need are some yellow ribbons and subtle decor pieces mixed with white to recreate this look.
21. A Baby is Brewing
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Coffee lovers, this is the theme for you! This is one of the most unique theme ideas you'll find and there are so many ways to add your own flare to it. From tasty baked goods to a coffee bar with your own designed cups, you'll be able to create a gorgeous set up.
22. Country Club
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Looking for a luxurious baby shower theme? Try this country club theme for an aesthetic baby shower that's creative and out there.
23. Navy Blue Bear
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Dark colours like navy are elegant, chic, and look good with most other colours. This theme is stylish and doesn't take too much effort to create for a tasteful party.
24. Pink Duck
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If you're having a girl, try this elegant pink duck baby shower theme. It's dainty, classy, and so easy to recreate!
25. Toy Story
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If you grew up watching Toy Story, you need to recreate this baby shower theme! It's such a nostalgic throwback that will pull at everyone's heart strings, and there are so many ideas for decorating you can use to create a Toy Story theme.
26. Little Lamb
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This little lamb theme is simple, minimalistic and unique. It's not a theme you'll see everywhere and is a great choice if you want something outside of the box.
27. Baby in Bloom
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Baby in bloom is such a fun, feminine baby shower theme that you can do for both a boy and a girl. This pink themed shower is stunning, with pops of white and dark pink to tie the look together.
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