20+ Creative and Memorable Baby Shower Themes to Celebrate Mom

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I didn’t want a baby shower when I was pregnant with my first girl. I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it, even though I was very excited to meet our baby. But my mom insisted and organized a very cute shower themed around stars. In hindsight, I’m glad she made me have one. It was fun to celebrate our baby and feel supported more than I realized by friends, family, and coworkers.

Baby showers are an exciting way for expectant parents to celebrate the impending arrival of their bundle of joy. Getting creative is fun as you anticipate holding your little one for the first time (especially if you’re a first-time parent).

You can choose from so many creative baby shower themes that it can be hard to know where to start! To help you pick the perfect baby shower theme, here are 20+ creative and memorable ideas to get your celebration going.

Baby Shower Theme Categories

I’ll break baby shower themes up into several different categories, including:

Classic themes
Gender-specific themes
Gender neutral themes
Creative and unique themes
Seasonal themes
Twin themes
Budget-friendly themes

The Basics of Designing an Awesome Baby Shower Theme

Before we jump into a big brainstorm of ideas for the baby shower, let’s first talk about how to design an awesome theme. Here are the basics:

Pick a theme that suits you and your partner’s style. Do you want something classic, modern, or rustic? (Don’t worry, there are tons of ideas below.)
Send out thoughtful invites that match the theme via snail mail or e-mail.
Choose complimentary colors that reflect the season and match your chosen theme.
Choose decorations that are easy to set up and take down.
Consider materials that can be reused for other occasions or repurposed around the house after the baby shower is over.
Select food and drinks that fit your theme, whether it’s a specific cuisine or just fun finger foods.
Pick appropriate activities for guests, such as games or crafts.
Send guests home with thoughtful and useful party favors, such as goodie bags filled with treats, a candle, tea, etc.

Now that you’ve got the basics down, let’s explore 20+ creative and memorable baby shower themes!

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Classic Baby Shower Themes

Now, let’s dive into classic baby shower theme ideas.

Blue or Pink

The most classic baby shower theme of all is simply decorating in the color blue or pink, depending on the baby’s gender. This allows a ton of creative touches while keeping the party fun and simple.

Ideas for getting started with a blue or pink baby shower theme include:

Decorating with classic patterns, like polka dots and stripes.
Edit the color palette for a modern look. For instance, use light blue and blush pink if you’re expecting a baby boy or dark pink and pale yellow for a baby girl.
Make it extra special by using only one color throughout the baby shower decor, food, and activities.
Fun ideas for food include cupcakes topped with blue or pink, a cake in the shape of a onesie, and baby-bottle-shaped popcorn.
Cute activities could include making paper baby carriages, testing people’s baby pop culture knowledge, and decorating onesies.

Related read: 50 Fun Gender Reveal Party Ideas

Garden Party

A garden party is a timeless baby shower theme. It’s great for outdoor showers and warm weather celebrations, or you can bring the outdoors in by bringing flowers and plants indoors.

Ideas for a garden party baby shower theme include:

Decorating with potted plants, cut flowers, and lots of greenery.
Creating a cozy atmosphere with bright-colored blankets and pillows (picnic-style).
Having guests make flower crowns or succulent planters for the new baby (or themselves as a party favor).
Serving light, refreshing foods such as salads and fruit tarts at a dessert table.
Adding lots of candles and lanterns for a beautiful ambiance.
Activities for this cute baby shower theme include guessing the number of daisies in a jar or playing bingo with pictures of plants.

Favorite Storybook Characters

A storybook baby shower theme is a great way to honor your favorite childhood characters. Plus, it’s perfect for kids and parents alike! You can choose a specific character. For example, popular choices include Winnie-the-Pook and Peter Rabbit. Or you can go for more of a book theme (see more ideas about that in the next section)

Ideas for a storybook baby shower theme with a specific character include:

Creating a centerpiece with classic characters from the book, such as Bunnies or Winnie the Pooh, peter rabbit, or other beloved characters.
Displaying a large poster or drawing with the book’s illustrations.
Serving treats inspired by the character, such as honeycomb cookies for Winnie-the-Pooh or carrot cake for Peter Rabbit.
Playing classic nursery rhymes and music from the book as background music.
Organizing activities such as making teddy bear ears or decorating plates with characters from the book.
Sending guests home with a small plush toy of the book’s characters.

Book Themed

Rather than choosing one specific book or story, you can foster a love for books and read by throwing a book-themed baby shower. This baby shower theme can be added to practically any other idea on this list.

Ideas for a book-themed baby shower include:

Creating an inviting atmosphere with books, bookshelves, and fun baby decor.
Hanging signs or quotes from classic literature around the room.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes with book-themed toppers like “Read Me” banners.
Organizing a fun game of Baby Book Bingo or Baby Word Scramble.
Sending guests home with a notebook and pen for their own writing inspiration.
Asking guests to bring books as gifts for the baby or the parents.

Oh, Baby!

The “Oh Baby” baby shower theme is a great way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of the new little one. With this theme, you can create a modern and playful atmosphere by focusing on the baby.

Ideas for an “Oh Baby” baby shower theme include:

Decorating with baby-themed balloons, banners, and confetti.
Creating a modern look by incorporating bright colors, such as pink, blue, yellow, and green.
Serving delicious treats like mini cupcakes and baby bottles filled with candy.
Setting up fun activities like Baby Price is Right or a onesie decorating station.
Organizing a photo booth filled with fun props and backdrops.
Giving guests a candle to burn or balloon to blow up for celebrating together when the baby arrives.

Love You to the Moon and Back

This baby shower theme is great for parents-to-be who love all things space. With this theme, you can honor the stars and planets while celebrating the upcoming arrival of your little astronaut!

Another similar theme you can use is “over the moon.”

Ideas for a “Love You to the Moon and Back” baby shower theme include:

Hanging moons, stars, and planets from the ceiling.
Decorating with a color palette of blues and greens to give off a celestial vibe.
Serving treats like star-shaped sandwiches, rocket popsicles, and moon pies.
Organizing activities such as Name That Planet or Sticker Rocket Races.
Sending guests home with a “Love You to the Moon and Back” themed favor, such as glow-in-the-dark stars.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, this baby shower theme is perfect for parents-to-be who adore all things starry (or just good old-fashioned nursery rhyme songs).

Ideas for a “Twinkle Twinkle Little” baby shower theme include:

Hanging stars and twinkling lights from the ceiling for a magical atmosphere.
Giving each guest a star-shaped nametag when they arrive.
Serving snacks like constellation cookies and star-shaped sandwiches.
Organizing games like Star Hunt or Finish the Nursery Rhyme.
Sending guests home with wishing stars for the baby and a print of the classic nursery rhyme song

You can follow this theme style with any favorite nursery rhyme or song, such as you are my sunshine, old Mcdonald, and beyond.

Can’t Wait to Meet You

For parents-to-be who are eager to meet the little one on their way, this baby shower theme perfectly captures their excitement. This theme could also easily be combined with classic pink or blue colors, as discussed above.

Ideas for a “Can’t-Wait To Meet You” baby shower theme include:

Creating an inviting atmosphere with fun decorations and colorful balloons.
Serving snacks like chocolate-covered pretzels and cupcakes with baby bottle toppers.
Organizing a fun game of Baby Word Search or Name That Baby Animal.
Hanging up signs counting down to the baby’s due date all around the room.
Giving guests a calendar or notepad to help them keep track of baby’s arrival soon.

Nautical

This baby shower theme is perfect for parents-to-be who love all things sea-related. With this theme, you can create the perfect navy blue and the white nautical world to celebrate the upcoming little one.

Another fun similar theme you can try for inspiration is the beach.

Ideas for a “Nautical Navy” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up anchors, boats, and fish from the ceiling.
Using navy blue, white, and red as your color palette.
Decorating with paper boats or cutouts of sailboats to create a nautical atmosphere.
Serving snacks like mini seahorse-shaped sandwiches, seafood appetizers, and boat-shaped cookies.
Organizing fun activities such as Baby Boat Race or Baby Word Search.
Sending guests home with a sailboat-shaped favor, such as a bottle opener, for the baby’s arrival soon.

Animals

First, choose one or more of your favorite animals or mystical creatures for an animal-themed baby shower. This might include popular choices like elephants, sloths, unicorns, or cats.

Make your animal party into a circus or “day at the zoo” baby shower theme to add extra fun and creativity.

Ideas for an “Animals” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up animal-shaped cutouts from the ceiling.
Using a color palette that matches the chosen animals, such as pastels and grays for sloths or pinks and purples for unicorns.
Serving snacks like elephant-shaped cookies and unicorn cupcakes.
Organizing fun activities such as a Baby Animal Matching game or Sloth Relay Race.
Sending guests home with animal-themed favors, like stuffed animals, cookies, or keychains.

Gender-specific Baby Shower Themes

Now, let’s move on to traditionally more gender-specific baby shower themes. However, these days you can try any of these themes for a boy or girl, too. You can choose what fits!

Sports

Perfect for sporty parents-to-be, this theme works especially well if the mom is a sports enthusiast. Traditionally, this was considered a “boy” theme- but it really fits any gender, depending on what sport you choose.

Ideas for a “Sports” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up team banners and flags from the ceiling.
Using sports paraphernalia as decorations, like mini basketballs or soccer balls (or whatever hear goes with the sport of your choice).
Serving snacks like game day popcorn and pretzels.
Organizing fun activities such as Baby Word Search, Name That Athlete, or a sports trivia game.
Encouraging guests to dress up in team jerseys and gear
Giving everyone a special “little fan” favor for the baby’s arrival soon.

Superheroes

This theme is perfect for adventurous parents-to-be who want to make a bold statement! Whether they’re fans of Marvel or DC, superheroes make an exciting baby shower theme. Once again, although a superhero theme is traditionally a “boy” theme, you can make it what you want for either gender.

Ideas for a “Superhero” baby shower theme include:

Creating an inviting atmosphere with fun superhero decorations and comic book cutouts.
Serving snacks like popcorn, candy-coated pretzels, and cupcakes with superhero toppers.
Organizing a fun game of Baby Word Search or Name That Superhero.
Giving guests a custom superhero cape to wear for the party.
Sending everyone home with a mini comic book favor.

Western (Cowboy or Cowgirl)

This theme is great for parents-to-be who want to create a fun Wild West experience!

Ideas for a “Western” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up horseshoes and cowboy hats from the ceiling.
Use bandana prints and red, white, and blue as your palette.
Serving snacks like a root beer float bar and mini pies.
Organizing fun activities such as a Cowboy Name Game or Baby Word Search.
Encouraging guests to dress up in cowboy boots and hats.
Giving everyone custom bandanas for the baby’s arrival soon.

Things That Go

Planes, cars, trucks, and trains – oh my! If your parents-to-be love all things that go, this is the theme for them. Great for a future little engineer or transport enthusiast, this theme is highly customizable and fun for all.

Ideas for a “Things That Go” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paper planes and cutouts of cars, trucks, and trains from the ceiling.
Using bright colors like blues and reds and lots of metallic details.
Serving snacks like popcorn, sugar cookies in the shape of cars, and cupcakes topped with mini planes.
Organizing a fun game of Baby Name Memory where guests have to guess which names go with each vehicle.
Giving everyone a custom keychain or toy car favor.

Prince or Princess

Parents who want to give their baby a royal sendoff can choose this prince or princess themed baby shower. This theme is traditionally gender-specific, but you can customize it however you like!

This adorable theme also pairs well with fairy tales. You can choose your favorite fairy tale characters for inspiration while choosing the decor, games, food, etc.

Ideas for a “Prince or Princess” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up streamers and crowns from the ceiling.
Using soft pinks and purples or blues and whites as your color palette.
Add a castle backdrop or other luxurious-looking tapestries.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes with royal toppers, cake pops shaped like crowns, and juice served in champagne flutes.
Organizing a fun game where guests must guess which classic fairytale each character comes from.
Encouraging guests to dress up in their best royal garb.
Giving everyone a special “royal” favor, such as chocolate coins, for the baby’s arrival soon.

Tea Party

This theme is perfect for parents-to-be who want a more traditional, intimate baby shower. Whether you choose to go classic with the Alice in Wonderland motif, emulate a true British tea party for the Queen, or modernize it with bold colors and designs, there’s no wrong way to do this!

Ideas for a “Tea Party” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paper teapots and cups from the ceiling.
Hang a soft color palette of pinks, whites, and blues or bold colors like reds, oranges, and yellows.
Serving snacks like mini scones, tarts, tea sandwiches, and cupcakes topped with colorful icing.
Organizing fun activities such as a Baby Word Scramble or Guess the Tea Time Treats game.
Give guests custom teacups or a small tray of goodies to take home.
Encouraging everyone to dress up in their best tea party attire.

Floral

This is the perfect theme for the parents-to-be who love all things floral. This traditional girl theme can be tailored to suit any gender with attention to the style and color palette. You can go bright and bold, romantic and rustic, or modern and simple – it’s up to you!

Ideas for a “Floral” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paper flowers and butterflies from the ceiling.
Using a soft, feminine color palette like pinks and purples or blues and whites.
Serving snacks like cupcakes decorated with fresh petals, mini quiches with flower-shaped pastry toppers, cookies with edible flowers, and tea sandwiches cut into pretty shapes.
Organizing fun activities like a Baby Word Match game or Name the Flower quiz.
Giving everyone a flower-themed favor such as custom seed packets, mini potted plants, or personalized soap petals for the baby’s arrival soon.

Gender Neutral Baby Shower Themes

Although many of the baby shower theme ideas listed on this page can be adjusted to be gender neutral, the following themes are traditionally considered “gender neutral.”

Jungle or Safari

This cute theme is for parents-to-be who want to celebrate their new arrival with a fun and lively atmosphere. Incorporate lots of bright colors, lush foliage, and jungle animals into your decor!

Ideas for a “Jungle” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paper monkeys, birds, and other jungle animals from the ceiling.
Using a bright color palette like greens, yellows, and blues.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with green frosting, banana chips, animal crackers, and safari-themed cookies.
Organizing fun games such as Baby Word Scramble or Jungle Jumble.
Giving everyone a fun animal-themed favor, such as personalized safari hats or stuffed animals.

Woodland

This is the perfect theme for parents-to-be who love rustic and natural elements. Incorporate woodsy details like trees, foxes (and other popular woodland creatures), mushrooms, and leaves into your decor without going overboard!

For a twist on a first theme, try the rainforest instead!

Ideas for a “Woodland” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paper trees, mushrooms, and other forest elements from the ceiling. It’s easy to find fun woodland animal decor these days, such as deer, foxes, moose, squirrels, rabbits, and bears.
Using a color palette of browns, greens, and oranges.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with acorn-shaped frosting, deer-shaped cookies, and trail mix.
Organizing fun activities such as a Baby Word Guess game or Name the Woodland Critter quiz.
Giving everyone a woodland-themed favor such as personalized wooden magnets or mini terrariums for the baby’s arrival soon.

World Travel

For a travel theme, you can go global with the favorite destinations of the parents-to-be. Alternatively, you can choose a specific destination, such as Paris or Rome.

Ideas for a “World Travel” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paper airplanes, globes, and other world travel elements from the ceiling.
Using a bright color palette like blues, whites, yellows, and reds.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with edible map decorations, pretzels shaped like Eiffel towers, and cookies decorated with world flags. Or choose a certain theme of cuisine that fits (such as baguettes and cheese for France).
Organizing fun activities such as a Baby Word Puzzle game or Name the Country quiz.
Giving everyone a travel-themed favor such as personalized passport holders or luggage tags for the baby’s arrival soon.

Creative and Unique Baby Shower Themes

Most of the adorable baby shower themes on this list are fun and creative; these ideas take the unique factor to the next level.

Rainbow

This is the perfect theme for parents-to-be who want to celebrate their new arrival with a bright and cheerful atmosphere. Incorporate lots of vibrant colors into your decor! It is also a way to celebrate a baby after a previous loss, making it a feel-good moment that honors past struggles.

Ideas for a “Rainbow” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paper rainbows, clouds, and other rainbow elements from the ceiling.
Using a bright color palette of all the colors of the rainbow.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with colorful frosting, rainbow candy, parfaits, colored fruit trays, and cookies decorated with rainbow sprinkles.
Organizing fun games such as Baby Word Scramble or Name the Rainbow Colors quiz.
Giving everyone a rainbow-themed favor, such as personalized rainbows or a box of gel pens.

Minimalist

This is a great theme for parents who love to keep things simple and elegant. Incorporate geometric shapes, white space, and natural elements into your decor. Or, for a truly minimalist feel, just gather in a clean and organized space and skip the decor altogether!

Ideas for a “Minimalist” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paper stars, triangles, and other minimalist elements from the ceiling.
Using a minimalistic color palette of whites, beiges, and greys.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with simple decorations, trays of fruits and vegetables, and cookies decorated with geometric shapes.
Organizing fun activities such as Baby Word Puzzles or Name the Geometric Shape quiz.
Giving everyone a minimalist-themed favor such as personalized wooden coasters, seeds, tea, or mini succulents for the baby’s arrival soon.

Little Chef

If the parents-to-be enjoy cooking, this is the perfect way to celebrate! Create a kitchen and chef atmosphere for your baby shower.

Ideas for a “Little Chef” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paper aprons, whisks, and other “chef” elements from the ceiling.
Using a warm color palette of apricots, yellows, and whites. Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with chef hat decorations, homemade pizzas, mini-quiches, and cookies decorated with kitchen utensils.
Organizing fun activities such as Baby Word Whispers or Name the Kitchen Utensil quiz.
Giving everyone a little chef-themed favor, such as personalized aprons, kitchen timers, or mini whisk.

Retro/Vintage

This theme celebrates the past in the most fun and creative way. Celebrate the baby’s arrival with a blast from a time gone by!

Ideas for a “Retro/Vintage” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up vintage elements from the ceiling or on the wall, such as classic toy cars, old cameras, and other fun items.
Using a fun color palette of pinks, blues, yellows, and reds.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with vintage decorations, old-fashioned candy, Shirley Temples, or milkshakes.
Organizing games such as Baby Word Match or Name the Vintage Toy quiz.

Giving everyone a retro-themed favor, such as old-fashioned candy boxes or a vintage paperweight.

Bohemian (Boho)

This theme celebrates the free-spirited and laidback culture of a bohemian lifestyle. Incorporate many natural elements, dream catchers, and tassels into your decor!

Ideas for a “Boho/Bohemian” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up dream catchers, tassels, and other bohemian elements from the ceiling.
Using a vibrant yet earthy color palette of pinks, greens, oranges, blues, and purples.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with boho decorations, trays of fruits and vegetables, or classic snack dishes such as hummus and falafel.
Organizing fun activities such as Baby Word Matching or Name the Boho Song quiz.
Giving everyone a bohemian-themed favor, such as personalized dream catchers or homemade jewelry pieces.

Artist

Celebrate the creativity of a new baby’s arrival with an Artist-themed shower. Incorporate many art elements into your decor and activities!

Ideas for an “Artist” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up paintbrushes, canvases, and other artist elements from the ceiling or on the wall.
Using a fun and vibrant color palette of greens, blues, pinks, yellows, oranges, and purples.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with artist decorations, colorful veggie casseroles, or sandwiches cut into creative shapes.
Organizing activities such as Baby Word Puzzles or Name the Art Supplies quiz. Giving everyone an artist-themed favor, such as personalized paint palettes or homemade art prints.

Board Games

If you want to turn the baby shower into a game day, incorporate the parents-to-be’s favorite games or childhood classics, like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders!

Ideas for a “Board Games” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up board game pieces from the ceiling or on the wall.
Using a vibrant yet classic color palette of blues, greens, yellows, and reds.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with board game decorations (such as Scrabble pieces), popcorn, and classic candy snacks.
Organizing activities such as Baby Word Search or Name the Board Game quiz. Or just play your favorite board games together!
Giving everyone a board game-themed favor, such as personalized dice cups or vintage playing cards.

Fiesta

Celebrate the baby’s arrival with a festive Fiesta-themed shower! Incorporate many colorful and vibrant elements into your decor and activities.

Ideas for a “Fiesta” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up piñatas, sombreros, maracas, and other fiesta elements from the ceiling or on the wall.
Using a vibrant color palette of pinks, blues, greens, yellows, and oranges.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with festive decorations, horchata, chips, salsa, guacamole dip, or classic Mexican recipes like tacos.
Organizing fun activities such as Baby Word Match or Name the Spanish Word quiz.
Giving everyone a fiesta-themed favor, such as personalized sombreros, maracas, or chips and salsa to take home.

Seasonal Baby Shower Themes

Depending on what season you’re celebrating, adding a seasonal flare is always a fun idea for a baby shower theme.

Spring

Adding some springtime influence can be included in many of the baby shower themes we covered above (such as Florals or a Tea Party) or can be its own stand-alone theme. You can also tie in a bee theme for spring as well.

Ideas for a “Spring” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up light-colored balloons and sheer fabrics from the ceiling. Or find a park or backyard full of blooms to enjoy all that spring offers.
Using a light and airy color palette of pastel pinks, blues, greens, yellows, and whites.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with pastel decorations, fresh fruits, or spring-themed dishes such as quiches and egg casseroles.
Organizing activities like Baby Word Matching or Name the Flowers quiz.
Giving everyone a seasonal favor, such as pots with wildflower seeds, personalized flower pots, beeswax candles, birdhouses, or jars of honey.

Fall

Adding some autumnal influence to your baby shower is fun and can be included in many of the baby shower themes we covered above or can be its own stand-alone theme. You can opt for harvest vibes or go for something more specific like “little pumpkin.”

Ideas for a “Fall” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up colorful leaves, pumpkins, and gourds from the ceiling or on the wall or placing them on a display table.
Using a warm color palette of oranges, reds, yellows, and browns.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with fall decorations, pumpkin-flavored goodies, or classic warm dishes like macaroni and cheese or chili.
Organizing activities such as Baby Word Matching, Name the Gourd quiz, or a pumpkin decorating contest.
Giving everyone a fall-themed favor, such as personalized mason jars filled with fall treats or mini pumpkins with handwritten notes on them.

Winter

Adding wintry influence to your baby shower is a great way to celebrate the occasion. You can opt for snowflake vibes or go with something more specific, like a holiday theme or “little snowflake is on the way.”

Ideas for a “Winter” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up sparkly snowflakes, white centerpieces, and crystals from the ceiling or on the wall.
Using a cool color palette of blues, whites, silvers, and reds.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with winter decorations, hot cocoa bar or fondue bar, or classic winter dishes like shepherd’s pie. Organizing activities like Baby Word Matching or a holiday-themed bingo game.
Giving everyone a winter-themed favor, such as personalized mugs filled with hot cocoa mix, mini snow globes, or personalized playing cards.

Summer

Adding some summer influence is perfect for celebrating the new arrival.

Ideas for a “Summer” baby shower theme include:

Hanging up colorful beach-themed decorations from the ceiling, such as palm trees, flip flops, or beach balls.
Using a bright color palette of pinks, blues, oranges, yellows, and greens.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with bright decorations, a fruit platter, or summer-themed dishes such as barbecued ribs or grilled vegetables.
Organizing activities like Baby Word Matching, Name the Animal quiz, or a beach-themed scavenger hunt.
Giving everyone a summer-themed favor, such as personalized beach towels, an ice cream scoop set, or a bag of summery candies.

Twin Baby Shower Themes

When a new mom is expecting two sweet babies, any of the baby shower themes discussed above is a great option for any number of babies. If you want to get creative with a theme specifically for twins, try these fun baby shower ideas.

Two Peas in a Pod

This theme is perfect for a pair of little peas coming your way!

Ideas for a “two peas in a pod” baby shower theme include:

Using a bright green color palette.
Hanging up pea-pod decorations from the ceiling or on the wall.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with pastel green decorations, a veggie platter, or classic dishes like mashed potatoes and peas. Organizing activities such as Baby Word Matching, Name the Veggies quiz, building a baby out of vegetables, or a veggie-themed scavenger hunt.
Giving everyone a pea-themed favor, such as seed packets or personalized kitchen towels.

Double Trouble

This theme is perfect for a pair of two wild little ones coming your way! For a lighter theme, you can also try “double the fun.”

Ideas for a “double trouble” baby shower theme include:

Using a bright red color palette.
Hanging up decorations that are themed around double trouble, such as two mischievous monkeys or fireworks.
Serving snacks like mini cupcakes topped with colorful decorations, a candy platter, or classic dishes like mac and cheese.

Related read: DIY Baby Shower Gifts

Outside the Box

If the parents-to-be want to ditch a traditional baby shower and opt for something that they find more fun or beneficial, you try the following ideas:

A couples shower: Who says only women can attend a baby shower? Design a party with couples (and kids, too) in mind.
Potluck style: If the thought of catering or preparing food is overwhelming, why not do a potluck-style celebration? Have each guest bring their favorite dish or designate a theme for them to follow.
Try a self-care day for mom: We all know mom will spoil and snuggle her baby when born, but who will spoil her? Focus on celebrating the mom-to-be with a day catering to pampering her- whether that’s a spa day, a girl’s day out, or whatever she finds fun.
Create a crafting day: Get crafty with Mom and her friends. Make custom onesies, create personalized artwork for the baby’s nursery, or have a crafting party- perfect for making homemade gifts to welcome the new arrival!
BBQ: Ditch all the planning and baby shower themes and opt for a good old-fashioned barbeque.

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Did You Pick a Theme? Tips for Keeping a Budget

Whether you picked one of the baby shower themes above or came up with a creative theme of your own, make sure to keep it within the budget, you are comfortable with. Here is what to consider:

Guest list: Most baby showers are kept in the range of 20 to 50 people. As the host or mom, decide what works best for your budget and space. You can keep it intimate if you’d like or invite everyone you know- depending on what you like.
Food choices: Keep it simple by selecting light snacks and appetizers since these are usually more cost-effective. If you want to splurge on a few dishes, try to stick to budget-friendly options like pasta salad.
Baked goodies: You can bake the treats yourself or purchase them. Either way, ensure you are mindful of your budget when selecting.
Decorations: Keep decorations affordable by making them yourself or shopping for deals at the craft store. Or get creative with what you have at home. A simple banner, balloons, and well-placed snacks can be more than enough.
Invitations: You can make the invitations yourself, buy pre-made ones, or create them online. Depending on the demographic, you might be able to email all of the invitations as well to save on paper and mail costs.
Baby shower games: Many free or low-cost baby shower games can be downloaded, printed, and used for lots of fun at the shower. It’s a great way to celebrate and break the ice with guests.
Venue: Hosting at home or in a backyard is the easiest place. Consider local venues like community centers, parks, or churches if you don’t want to host it at home. You can also look into special event spaces which may offer discounted rates or packages.
Favors: You can get creative with personalized favors that don’t cost too much money. For example, goodie bags are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Baby Shower Theme: FAQ

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What is the most common theme?

The most common theme is a classic baby shower. Pink and blue decorations usually adorn the room, with lots of games, food, and favors for the guests.

What are some unique baby shower themes?

There are so many ideas for baby showers listed above. Some unique baby shower themes include a couples shower, a potluck-style celebration, a self-care day for mom, and creating personalized artwork for the nursery with a craft day.

Who pays for the baby shower?

Traditionally, the host will pay for the baby shower. This could be a close friend of the mom-to-be or a family member. But some moms like to chip in with costs as well. It’s ultimately up to those involved and their budgets.

Do I need to follow a theme?

No, you don’t need to follow a theme. If you want the decorations and activities to fit a specific style, creating a theme is nice. But if that’s not important, don’t worry about it. Just have fun celebrating the new baby!

How many people are usually at a baby shower?

Most baby showers usually have between 20-50 people. Of course, this can change depending on the size of your space and budget.

How to Choose a Baby Shower Theme

Choosing the right baby shower theme can be overwhelming, but with the right ideas and planning, you’ll be ready to host a memorable event. Here’s what to consider when considering baby shower themes:

Budget
Preferences of the mom
Season
And more…

Remember that it’s important to talk through the theme with all the people involved. Get input from close family and friends and any other interested parties who may have great ideas. And don’t forget that the baby shower should be a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved, so make sure to select something that fits the mom-to-be’s style and personality. With these tips in mind, you’ll have an amazing baby shower before you know it!

Making memories is what a baby shower is all about! What are your favorite baby shower themes listed? What baby showers have you been to that had a fun theme?