Baby Shower Themes

Hollywood Stars

This is a great baby shower theme, and each of your guests will feel just like a Hollywood star for the day!

• Red carpet-Find some cheap red material, and cover your walkway up to the front door for a star's entrance!
• Decorations-Hang stars from the ceiling, and attach stars to the bottom of helium balloons throughout the house.
• Cake-A star shaped cake is easy to do, or you can order one at the bakery. Add the words "A star is born".
• Famous words-Let each of the "stars" give the mom-to-be a special message. These can be written on star-shaped paper, or you can video each guest.

Tea Party Baby Shower

This is especially cute if the baby is going to be a girl. Ask the guests to come dressed for a tea party. If the weather permits, hold the party outdoors. If not, bring the outdoors inside with bouquets of fresh flowers. You'll need several tea pots for a variety of teas. You'll also want cups and saucers, but it's ok to mix and match. For more fun, purchase some inexpensive white gloves at a dollar store, and hand them out to each of the guests as they arrive. You can also purchase inexpensive straw hats, add a box full of accessories, such as ribbons, buttons, flowers, etc., and let each guest decorate her own hat!

Stock the Pantry Baby Shower

Do you have a friend who already has lots of baby items? Maybe this is her second or third child. Instead of throwing the traditional baby shower, ask guests to bring gifts that will stock the pantry or freezer. Guests can bring the following:

• Frozen meals-These can be casseroles, lasagna, stews, soups, roast, ham, chicken, etc.
• Desserts-Instead of making a dessert, fill a gift bag with the ingredients along with the recipe.
• Seasonings-Give a bag full of seasonings that can be used for a variety of dishes.
• Coffees and/or teas-Fill a gift box or tin full of gourmet coffees or herbal teas. Add a set of mugs, too.

Books Galore

Children and parents can never have enough books to share, so why not hold a book themed baby shower? Guests can bring books for baby and books for mom, too. Invite each guest to write personal notes on the inside cover of each book. These will make wonderful keepsakes that will be enjoyed for years to come!

Diaper Baby Shower Theme

Do you know a mom-to-be that already has everything she needs? Why not throw her a diaper baby shower? Invite guests to bring diapers to the shower, and be sure you emphasize that different sizes are needed. Have guests put the name of the store where the diapers were purchased in case the diapers need to be exchanged for a different size. Use a diaper cake as a centerpiece.

Couples' Baby Shower

Dad doesn't have to be left out of the baby shower fun! Invite couples to a baby shower. Dads can open gifts especially bought for them, such as daddy's diaper bag and "I love my daddy" bibs, t-shirts, burp rags, etc.

Clothesline Shower

String a clothesline across the room, and place plenty of clothespins within reach. Ask guests to hang their layette items, such as baby gowns, sleepers, socks, towels, blankets, bibs, etc. on the line. This is an easy way to display all of the gifts.

Donation Baby Shower Theme

Do you know a mom who insists she doesn't need a baby shower? Then, why not hold a shower for a good cause instead? Ask guests to bring baby supply items, then donate those items to a charity chosen by the mom-to-be. This really is a great cause!