Top Ten Baby Shower Ideas for the Perfect Party

Baby Shower Idea #1 - Choose Low-Stress Baby Shower Games

Baby Shower Games where guests guess the waist size of the mom-to-be? Feels like a tense moment. Baby Shower Games where guests race the clock to name that nursery rhyme or guess some baby-themed trivia? Much lighter mood! We have loads of fun, free baby shower game downloads ready for you to print and play at your next party. For an extra dose of excitement, have fun prizes for the winners.

Baby Shower Idea # 2 - Create a Unique Message Station

Set up a table at your next baby shower where guests can write a special note to the parents-to-be. Make it easy and memorable by giving them a little prompt. We have lots of free downloads that are ready for you to print in patterns perfect for any baby shower. These cards can be organized into a sweet keepsake for the new parents.

Baby Shower Idea #3 - Use Decor that Does Double Duty

Ditch the single-use paper and plastic decorations. Opt for baby shower decorations that also function as food, party favors, game elements and prizes for games. Sprinkle in lots of fresh flowers and potted plants that the parents-to-be can take with them after the event to brighten their home. We love baby shower gift ideas that work as a centerpiece. Our Diaper Gift announcement packages and Book Gift Announcement packages are the awesome baby shower gifts custom made to display, give and use again and again.

Baby Shower Idea #4 - Remember that Baby Showers Come in All Sizes

The idea of the one and done baby shower is outdated. There’s no rule that the only way to celebrate a growing family is with one giant, fancy party thrown for the first baby. We love a mini baby shower! Celebrate a fellow mom-friend with a small get-together of moms and kids in your backyard one afternoon. Take your friend that is getting ready to become a dad for the first (or 4th) time out for some golf and lunch. Chip in with friends to present him with one nice gift. Pull together a lunchtime baby shower for a colleague in the breakroom and take the pressure off everyone by organizing a group gift.

Baby Shower Idea #5 - Feature a Fun Mocktail

A signature drink makes any event extra special. We love a signature mocktail for a baby shower. It ensures that the guest of honor will be able to enjoy the drink of the event and can add to a festive atmosphere with fancy glasses and drink accessories and garnishes.

Baby Shower Idea #6 - Pick a Theme that Aligns with a Baby Gift Request

Throw a Diaper Shower to make sure that baby is covered - literally - from birth to potty training. Then, use diaper-themed accents for a baby shower concept that works whether they’re having a boy or a girl. Diaper shaped cookies, check! Diaper themed games, check!

We love a book-themed baby shower too. There are so many classic children’s books and characters to fill your event space. It’s perfect for any size shower and will have guests strolling wistfully down memory lane as they remember all the sweet stories that filled their own childhoods.

Baby Shower Idea #7 - Remember that Dads Enjoy a Baby Shower Too!

Co-Ed showers are a great way to celebrate a growing family. We also love throwing a baby shower for the dad-to-be. There are so many ways to celebrate this important milestone in a man’s life - a casual lunch on the golf course in honor of your friend who is becoming a dad, a larger guys’ night out of dinner or a break-room party for a colleague.

Baby Shower Idea #8 - Strive for a Party that Produces Less Waste

A mound of cellophane and paper that needs to be thrown out at the end of a baby shower is not just bad for the environment, it’s a real hassle too. Ditch the old-fashioned gift baskets and diaper cakes. Opt for gifts that are packaged in a way that’s beautiful but not layered in a mass of paper and plastic. Even better - opt for packaging that is a gift in itself. Go for reusable boxes for storing keepsakes and tote bags for picnics and trips to the beach.

Baby Shower Idea #9 - Don’t Forget the Siblings-to-Be

Siblings can get lost in the hustle of a baby shower. Instead, this should be a time of celebrating their new role as big brother or sister! Engage siblings in baby shower games, congratulate them on the new role and playmate they’re gaining. Consider giving them a small gift too - especially a toy or book they can play with on their own once the baby arrives.

Baby Shower Idea #10 - Have a Polaroid Handy

There’s nothing like putting a face to a name - especially 20 years later. Have a polaroid handy next to your message station or guestbook. Get a picture of each guest and affix it to their message card or to the page with their message in the guest book. One day, the little one will be a grown-up with no memory of many of the guests at the event. It will feel very special to be able to step back in time and see pictures of the family and friends alongside the words of wisdom they wrote just for them.