Themed Baby Shower Supplies

From LoveToKnow Baby

Themed baby shower supplies can make planning a baby shower fun and easy! We've compiled a list of our favorite themed baby shower supplies, along with some recommendations for Web sites for you to check out. If you have any baby shower ideas you'd like to share with our readers, please do so. We'd love to know!

Themed baby shower supplies can make your shower more exciting!

Choosing a Theme

Before you can begin searching for themed baby shower supplies, you and the other hostesses will need to choose a baby shower theme.

The following themes are based on designs that can be echoed in the baby shower decorations, baby shower cake, favors, and invitations:

Ribbons and bows
Flowers
Ducks
Teddy bears
Baby carriage
Stars
Sports

Other Themes

Other themes may involve the actual gifts that are suggested for guests to bring. Because many moms-to-be actually have several showers, some showers are given specific themes. For example:

Books: Guests bring children's books for the baby.
Diapers: Guests give packs of disposable diapers in various sizes.
Layette: Guests bring items to help the new parents stock their baby's layette.
Deep freeze: Each guest bring a completely cooked and frozen meal, along with the recipe.
Mommy gifts: For this shower, guests bring gifts such as robes, slippers, lotions, bubble bath, soothing CDs, candles, and gourmet coffees or teas to pamper the mom–to-be.

Food Themes

What is a celebration without good food? While the traditional shower might offer cake, cookies, punch, tea, and mints, creative planners often steer away from the norm. Look for fun and delicious alternatives, like the following:

Italian night: Hostesses and even guests can bring Italian dishes. The baby shower supplies could include elegant wine glasses, Italian music, and colorful Italian-themed dinnerware and centerpieces.
Mexican fiestas: Who doesn't love authentic Mexican food? You and your friends could plan a wonderful Mexican fiesta complete with cheese dip, chips, enchiladas, burritos, Mexican rice, and more. Find cheap sombreros to fit this baby shower theme. Play Mexican music in the background, and include a piñata stuffed with baby shower supplies or sweet treats for fun.
Barbecue: Fire up the grill to cook ribs, burgers, and hot dogs. Serve them with chips, baked beans, potato salad, and any other fixings that you choose. Order themed baby shower supplies. This party works great for a couple's baby shower.
Ice cream party: Purchase plastic ice cream bowls and soda cups, then create a spread fit for an ice cream shop. Guests might bring freezers full of homemade ice cream, toppings, brownies, caramel and fudge syrup, and any other appropriate foods. Decorate the tables with red and white checked table cloths. Play music from the 1950s to set the mood.

Purchasing Themed Baby Shower Supplies

You don't always have to visit traditional baby shower supply stores to find great accessories. Check out the following Web sites for some great themed baby shower supplies: