Parenting

17 Creative Baby Shower Themes

ParentingPublished May 15, 2014
By Jeanne Sager
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Baby showers are one of those things that can spend even the craftiest person into a tailspin. Is it better to go gender-neutral? Should you make a theme about mom? About the baby-to-be?

Should there be games? What about favors? And what the heck is a sprinkle? How about we just dial back the anxiety for a moment? Before you get yourself in a tizzy, let's start with the basics: picking an epic baby shower theme!

From Star Wars for the geeky mama to a vintage tea party for a classy afternoon, here's a list of shower ideas that's sure to spark something for every mom!

What was your baby shower theme? Did you know who you were having?

Image via I Heart Naptime

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Star Wars Baby Shower
The Mouse House

Star Wars Baby Shower

Know a mama welcoming a little Jedi soon? Well, the force is strong with this Star Wars baby shower idea from The Mouse House! This would make for a perfect kid-friendly shower, with R2D2 cookies and "Warrior Water" bottles!

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Surf's Up
Classic Casual Home

Surf's Up

A mom-to-be should be relaxing at her baby shower, and what's more laid back than a beachy shower? This surf's up shower from Classic Casual Home has a ton of unique touches -- including little baby swim trunks hung up on a clothes line instead of the traditional onesies!

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Rock N Roll
Fearon May Events

Rock N Roll

Baby's been rocking and rolling in her tummy for months now, so why not throw a Rock n Roll baby shower? Fearon May Events has all the details to make mama sing, from the records shown above to "potty like a rock star" onesies!

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She's Ready to Pop
The Girl Who Ate Everything

She's Ready to Pop

Not sure of the baby's gender? Make the theme all about mom with a "She's Ready to Pop" shower like this one from The Girl Who Ate Everything that includes a whole table of foods that, well, you know!

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Sprinkles
Bridgey Widgey

Sprinkles

Ever heard of a sprinkle? Instead of "showering" the mother-to-be with gifts, these are often simple celebrations held for second or third (or fourth or fifth!) babies. Mom won't necessarily get gifts, but folks come together to have a good time and make merry. This Sprinkle Shower idea from Bridgey Widgey can ALSO be used as a full shower theme!

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Golden Books
Aesthetic Nest

Golden Books

It's always nice to have a children's book well at a baby shower to help build baby's library, but this Golden Books Baby Shower from Aesthetic Nest takes it one step further -- the whole shower is about reading!

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Pink and Gray Elephants
Amy's Party Ideas

Pink and Gray Elephants

Looking for a sweet spin on a jungle-themed shower? This pink and grey elephant shower cooked up by Amy of Amy's Party Ideas is an elegant twist on the old classic. The toned down colors give the shower a touch of class!

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Wild West
Cattle and Cupcakes

Wild West

Mama's got a little cowpoke in her belly? Then a Wild West Baby Shower is in order! Cattle and Cupcakes dreamed up this spread for twin boys, but it could easily be adjusted for just one little cowboy or gal!

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Rock N Roll Diaper Cake
Diddles and Dumplings

Rock N Roll Diaper Cake

Another idea for a really rad Rock N Roll baby shower? Put together this cool diaper cake from Diddles and Dumplings! Mom can take home all the diapers to use for baby, but before that, it makes a killer centerpiece.

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Navy and Orange
The Pleated Poppy

Navy and Orange

Basic blue may be the go-to for a baby boy shower, but who says you have to follow tradition? The Pleated Poppy makes the case for doing it up with navy and orange to bring a more modern aesthetic to welcoming baby. The banner above is simple to make (just click for a how-to), and bonus (!) can be used for other occasions!

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Bumblebees
I Heart Naptime

Bumblebees

The bumblebee baby shower trend has party planners buzzing! This idea from I Heart Naptime is gender-neutral with cute touches such as "what will it be" favor bags!

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Pretty in Pink
And Everything Sweet

Pretty in Pink

She doesn't have to be Molly Ringwald to enjoy a Pretty in Pink baby shower, especially when you copy Everything Sweet's exquisite details for her big day!

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Bun in the Oven
Grey Grey Designs

Bun in the Oven

If you're looking for a gender neutral shower theme that's still clever and cute, party planner Brittany of Grey Grey Designs has the perfect pick -- a Bun in the Oven Baby Shower!

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Goodnight Moon
Rachel, Domesticated

Goodnight Moon

One of the most beloved children's books of all times makes for a good time for a new mom! This Goodnight Moon Baby Shower from Rachel, Domesticated includes everything you need to show mom you're over the moon about her newcomer.

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Perfectly Pink
Lil Sprinkles

Perfectly Pink

Welcome a little girl to the world with a perfectly pink baby shower? Don't mind if we do! The ladies behind Lil Sprinkles dreamed up all the little touches to this precious shower.

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Sprinkles & Dots
6th Street Design School

Sprinkles & Dots

Another twist on the sprinkle, this baby shower from 6th Street Design plays up dots of color ... which could be turned into a polka dot shower theme!

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Tea Party
3 Ladies & Their Gent

Tea Party

Go vintage with a Tea Party Baby Shower! This idea from 3 Ladies & Their Gent makes for an elegant afternoon with a mom you love.

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