A baby shower is the first special celebration for your soon-to-arrive baby. A great way to make the day unforgettable is by choosing a unique baby shower theme. With so many fun ideas available, it can be tough to pick the perfect one.
Whether you’re discussing baby shower ideas with your host or planning the event yourself, we’re here to help. We’ve gathered our favorite baby shower themes along with photos from real parties that brought those ideas to life. From themes for baby boys and girls to popular choices like a safari-themed baby shower, explore our collection to find the perfect inspiration for your special day.
1. Nautical Theme Baby Shower
You’re about to start an exciting journey to meet the newest member of your family. When you come back, you’ll be surrounded by love.
Invitation: Invite your guests on a fun trip to welcome the baby. Whether you choose a simple blue-and-white design or share the details on a card shaped like a little sailor’s outfit, it will be super cute and set a great tone for the day’s celebration.
Decor: Use blue and white as the main colors for the event, with bright red or coral accents for extra flair. Greet your guests when they arrive and ask them to write a sweet note to the baby and place it in a bottle on the table. Spread fishing nets on the tables and scatter some sailor hats around the room. Add white flower arrangements in navy blue vases to give each table a nautical feel.
Favors: When your event is over and your guests are ready to leave, give them bags of chocolate sea salt to show how much you appreciated their presence.
2. Safari Theme Baby Shower
Your biggest adventure is still to come. Use these safari-themed baby shower ideas to prepare for when your little one makes their first “roar!” It’s a great choice if you want a gender-neutral baby shower theme.
Invitation: Invite guests to your exciting safari-themed baby shower. Make invitations with a border of jungle plants and animals to make it feel like they’re spotting wildlife through the leaves.
Decor: For a safari-themed baby shower, use a green backdrop, lots of rattan furniture for seating, and place large animal decorations, like tigers, around the space.
Favors: Give your guests a mix of plain and chocolate-covered animal crackers as a thank you for joining the fun.
3. Dinosaur Baby Shower Theme
Another great gender-neutral baby shower idea is the dinosaur theme, which has become a classic.
Invitation: If you want to make it extra special, why not use a “dinosaur egg” as the invitation?
Decor: With inflatable dinosaurs and dinosaur cake toppers, your party will be filled with prehistoric fun.
Favors: Send your guests home with cupcakes topped with cute dinosaur decorations to enjoy later.
4. Winnie The Pooh Baby Shower Theme
Some of the best baby shower themes come from childhood favorites. Bring your friends to the Hundred Acre Woods for a Winnie the Pooh-themed day full of fun and lots of honey.
Invitation: Use classic illustrations to create a nostalgic feeling for your baby shower. Invite your guests to join you on a journey with Pooh Bear and friends while waiting for your baby. “For my first baby shower, we went with a classic Winnie the Pooh theme,” says Kayla Bernkopf, product developer at The Knot Worldwide and mom of two. “I designed the invitation and used the same artwork for event signs and a digital sign on the TV.”
Decor: Looking for ideas for a Winnie the Pooh baby shower? “We hung them near the drink station,” says Bernkopf. Her tip: Arrive at the venue an hour or two early to handle any last-minute issues.
Favors: As the party ends, give out “honey spoons” or small jars of honey as a sweet gift from your little one.
5. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Shower Theme
A “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” baby shower theme is both classic and special. If you’re planning a twin baby shower, it’s ideal—just imagine “twinkle twinkle twin stars…”
Invitation: Use a starry sky design to announce the day, with illustrations of twinkling stars, clouds, and the moon.
Decor: For a daytime party, use light blue and teal decorations. Add baby blue frosting to cupcakes, and use golden sprinkles for extra sparkle. Hang cutout stars from strings or buy star garlands, and add yellow string lights to enhance the theme.
Tip: Give yourself enough time to set up. Bernkopf had trouble with balloons and had to adjust her plans, so be prepared for surprises.
Favors: Give guests star-shaped sugar cookies (two if you’re expecting twins!).
Advice: Choose a theme you like, research what you need, and keep things simple. You can definitely plan your own baby shower!
6. Woodland Theme Baby Shower
Whether the party is inside or outside, having forest animals hidden in different spots will give it a cozy, woodland vibe.
Invitation: Design the invite with cute nursery animals like foxes, deer, and owls to match the woodland theme. Add drawings of branches and grass around the edges.
Decor: Enhance the woodland theme by using natural items like acorns and branches. Place dried eucalyptus and pine garlands on tables and keep the flowers simple, such as jasmine or Edelweiss, to highlight the greenery. Add animal figurines to tables and displays, and use them as cake toppers for a final touch.
Favors: Give guests candles with fresh scents like balsam, cedar, or eucalyptus.
7. Prince Baby Shower Theme
For a baby boy’s shower, make your guests (and yourself) feel like royalty as you welcome your little prince.
Invitation: Use an elegant design with a soft blue background. Write the details in gold and add a crown graphic at the top.
Decor: Play royal music as guests enter a room decorated in blue and gold. Put out photo props like crowns and scepters for fun pictures. Cover the dessert table with candy apples, cake pops, and chocolate-covered strawberries in gold.
Favors: At the end of the party, thank your guests with small crowns filled with gold-wrapped candy.
8. Boho Theme Baby Shower
A boho-chic baby shower is perfect for a free-spirited mom. Just relax and enjoy the day with family and friends.
Invitations: Make your invites feel relaxed and easy-going with designs featuring feathers, flowers, and other natural elements to match the boho theme.
Decor: Use flower crowns and scatter feathers on tables to create a boho vibe. Add flower pots and eucalyptus garlands, and stick to colors like off-white, sage, and dusty rose.
9. Teddy Bear Theme Baby Shower
A teddy bear theme is a cute choice for a baby shower, whether it’s for a boy or a girl.
Invitations: A teddy bear-shaped card is a fun and memorable way to invite guests.
Decor: Use a giant teddy bear as a photo backdrop and add teddy bears to cake pops, cupcakes, and other treats. Include playful puns like “we can bear-ly wait”!
10. Tea Party Baby Shower
A tea party baby shower is charming and classic, especially great for a baby girl. With delicate decorations and pretty tea settings, it sets the scene for a lovely party.
Invitations: Use the tagline “A baby is brewing” on your invitations, and add floral designs around the edges for a special touch.
Decor: Get some cute and affordable tea party china for each guest. If you’re at a venue, they might provide some for you. Offer a variety of teas so guests can try different kinds. Instead of a centerpiece, use tiered stands for sandwiches, biscuits, and treats. Choose soft colors like cream and green to keep the look light and airy.
