Storybook Baby Shower

A storybook theme is always a popular choice.

Creating a storybook baby shower is all about bringing those beloved storybook characters to life. Baby shower ideas and themes could center around any number of storybook characters.

Select a Theme

Who are your favorite characters from all of those childhood stories? Did you love Snow White or Cinderella? Maybe you want an animal theme, including favorite friends such as Winnie the Pooh or Mickey Mouse. Not sure where to begin? When you and your friends start to plan a storybook baby shower, consider the following tips:

  • Appoint someone to write down shower ideas.
  • Bring any visual ideas to the planning sections, such as magazine pictures, stuffed animals, cake pictures, decorating ideas and samples.
  • Discuss what theme you like the best and why.
  • Make note of the gender of the baby, if known.
  • Discuss how expenses will be handled, including how much items will cost and where to purchase those items.
  • Take into account the guest-of-honor's wishes when planning.

Planning a Storybook Baby Shower

Choosing a storybook baby shower theme involves selecting decorations, plates, cups, Baby Shower Favors, and food. For a storybook theme, you'll need to focus on one or more characters and search for anything that fits the theme and works for a baby shower. If the parents-to-be have already chosen a nursery theme, and they are using storybook characters, look for decorations and accessories that can be used in the nursery. Figurines, stuffed animals, and porcelain dolls will add whimsy to the baby shower, and these items can be presented to the guest of honor at the end of the party. Some of the most popular characters include the following:

  • Winnie the Pooh-Use Pooh and all of his hundred acre woods friends, including Piglet, Eyeore, Tigger, Kanga, and Roo. You can find guest books, stuffed animals, and a variety of decorations, including the classic Pooh series to use for the baby shower theme as well.
  • Mickey Mouse-Whether you are a Mickey Mouse fan, or you simply love all of the Disney characters, you should have no problem finding plenty of material for this storybook theme.
  • Cinderella-For those parents who know they are having a girl, Cinderella makes a perfect theme choice. Guests can play up the theme by purchasing feminine gifts, such as dresses, hair bows, diaper covers, and nursery decorations, if applicable. To play up the nursery theme even more, consider hosting a tea party baby shower, using real china. For added fun, make it a mother/daughter shower, so that moms can bring their own little princesses!

Other Ideas

Still searching for the perfect shower idea? How about choosing particular storybooks to use?

  • Decorate with Books-Books such as ''Goodnight Moon'', ''I Love You This Much'', or ''The Cat in the Hat'' are all wonderful selections. Purchase a book to use as the theme, then frame or display illustrated pages from the book as decorations for the shower. You may be able to find similar pictures and patterns in plates, cups, napkins, and other accessories.
  • Make It a Book Party-Use an overall storybook theme by inviting guests to bring books as gifts for the baby. Use a variety of prints from many different classical stories. Be sure and ask the guests to write a message inside the cover of the book that mom and baby will enjoy. Don't forget to date the message, too!
  • Collectible Shower-Do you know a mom that has everything? She may have a closet full of diapers, clothing, and a complete layette. If so, why not start her baby a collection of collectibles? Focus on a theme, such as Disney characters, and invite guests to look for unique items that will help mom create a beautiful collection of unforgettable items her baby will treasure as she grows.
  • Check Out Party Supplies-Finally, look for storybook themed items in the party supply section of your local department store, or order online at places like the following: