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Time flies when you're pregnant! Help the mom-to-be in your life slow down and savor this special time by throwing her an adorable baby shower. If you're not sure where to start, we've got you covered with this comprehensive roundup of the best baby shower ideas, including themes, decorations, recipes, baby shower games, and more! There's a party for every season and style here (hello, summer party ideas!)—and we've even got some baby shower gifts (and more general gifts for pregnant women).
Celebrate spring babies with a "Ready to Hatch" theme or welcome autumn babies by throwing a "Little Pumpkin" party. If your style is more classy than cutesy, you can even consider something like an elegant garden party. Once you've decided on a theme, you'll want to choose some mocktail recipes and desserts for your guests to enjoy. Check out our mouthwatering recipes for delicious cakes and baby-themed cookies as well as a guide for a less edible and more useful diaper cake! It's also a great idea to plan a few games or activities to liven up the party. Keep your guests entertained with a fun onesie decoration station, a diaper raffle, or an laugh-inducing round of pin the poop emoji on the diaper.
Whether you're celebrating your best friend, sister, or another important woman in your life, this list of best baby shower ideas is sure to help you make your bash a smash!
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"About to Pop" Theme
With baby showers typically held four to six weeks before the baby's due date, the mom-to-be is typically carrying a pretty big bump at her celebration! Embrace this feeling by throwing an "about to pop"-themed soirée. Popcorn is generally the go-to snack for this theme, but you can bring a little extra snap, crackle, and pop to your party with these cute Rice Krispies Treats.
See more at Hostess with the Mostest.
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Lemon Cake
This one is so perfect for spring and summer! Nothing's quite as cheerful as lemon, and this cake is loaded with the sunny flavor. A smattering of edible flowers makes it even better. Plus, you can easily lean into the lemon-theme even further with yellow decorations!
Get the Lemon Cake recipe.
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Woodland Theme
What could be more "deer" than a woodland-themed baby shower? If you ask us, not much! This tutorial is full of sweet details to incorporate into your shower, like a wooden cupcake tower, pinecone decor, and an "I love you more than I can bear" sign.
See more at Baby Chick.
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Enchanted Garden Theme
This gorgeous garden-themed baby shower that's inspired by Peter Rabbit is almost too perfect for words. For a more classy than cutesy theme, it's definitely the way to go. Your guests will be totally enchanted by the soft color palette of baby blue, white, and dusty rose.
See more at Inspired by This.
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Pastel "Fallin' for Baby" Theme
Celebrate your autumn baby with a "Fallin' for Baby" shower! This theme puts a pretty pastel twist on all of your favorite fall things, including pumpkins, caramel apples, and pie.
See more at Studio DIY!.
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Onesie Decoration Station
If you're looking for a fun baby shower activity that will also come in handy, look no further! This tutorial uses iron-on letters and vinyl designs to create adorable onesies that the mom-to-be will actually want to put on her little one when guests are done.
See more at Lovely Indeed.
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Butterfly Theme
A butterfly theme is sweet, whimsical, and easy to achieve. Plus, we think it might just be Ree's favorite on the list! Follow the tips in this tutorial to get the butterfly effect at your special event.
See more at Simply Beautiful by Angela.
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Nautical Theme
Ahoy baby! Throw a nautical-themed baby shower with sea-riously cute DIY décor like rope balls, paper boats, driftwood garland, and mason jar candles filled with sand and tea lights.
See more at Lemon Thistle.
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Hot Air Balloon Theme
Your guests will be carried away (get it? 😆) by this whimsical baby shower theme! Follow the easy tutorial to make your own paper hot air balloon decorations. We promise, it'll be a breeze!
See more at Flax and Twine.
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DIY Truffle Raffle Party Drum
Few things will have your guests as excited as this gold raffle drum that's overflowing with truffles instead of tickets. It's a simple way to bring a touch of glamour and a splash of color to your shower—along with plenty of tasty treats. You can even display it with a stack of cute favor bags.
See more at Sugar & Cloth.
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"Ready to Hatch" Theme
A "ready to hatch" theme is lovely any time of year but especially in the springtime. Elevate your tablescape with faux greenery and pink, yellow, and coral decorative eggs.
See more at Oh Everything Handmade.
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Mermaid Theme
A mermaid- or "under the sea"-themed shower can be oh so magical. As a fun and fitting party activity, have your guests leave their "pearls of wisdom" for the mom-to-be.
See more at This Vivacious Life.
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Mom-to-Bee Theme
Bumblebee accents would be equally at home at a Mom-to-Bee shower or a Winnie the Pooh party. Either way, your guests will be buzzing about these yummy bumblebee cupcakes.
See more at My Frugal Adventures.
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Little Pumpkin Theme
These DIY painted pastel pumpkins will be right at home at a little pumpkin-themed shower. For a fun project, get a little group together to help make them ahead of the party.
See more at Clever Poppy.
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Watermelon Baby Carriage
The baby hasn't arrived yet but this watermelon baby carriage is the next cutest thing! This edible decoration makes the perfect (healthy!) centerpiece for a dessert table.
See more at Taste of Home.
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Children's Book Theme
This storybook-themed baby shower is perfect for book lovers. Ask your guests to bring a children's book in lieu of a card to help build the baby's library.
See more at Two Purple Couches.
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Diaper Raffle
There's pretty much nothing new parents need more than diapers. Help build the mom-to-be's collection by asking guests to bring a pack of diapers to enter to win a raffle prize.
See more at Small Fry.
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Twinkle Sprinkle Baby Shower
If this isn't your first baby, you may want to consider a "sprinkle" instead of a full-blown shower. This theme works well with an elegant white color palette with pops of metallic.
See more at Bloom Designs.
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Coconut Cake
This decadent cake is ideal for a springtime baby shower. Your guests won't be able to say no to a second slice!
Get the Coconut Cake recipe.
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Baby Onesie Clothesline
If you already have a growing collection of hand-me-down baby clothes, why not turn them into a cute centerpiece for your baby shower? Don't forget to leave some room for the new additions your guests are sure to gift you!
See more at Polka Dot Chair.