If you are planning a Baby Shower, then no doubt you are looking for a theme to tie your party together. Having a theme for your Baby Shower is a great idea. It helps create continuity between your decorations, food and activities. Plus a good Baby Shower theme is always fun! If you are looking for the ultimate list of Baby Shower themes, then read on! We have over 200 Baby Shower themes to help you get started.
Does a Baby Shower need a theme?
A Baby Shower doesn’t always need a theme, but a theme really helps tie together the party. A good Baby Shower theme keeps the decorations, food, cake, games and invites unified and often creates a more “put together” look for your Shower.
Plus, choosing and planning a theme for your Baby Shower is a lot of fun and can be a reflection of your personality or interests. And there are so many adorable Baby Shower themes to choose from.
What are the best themes for a Baby Shower?
The theme you choose may be dependant on your tastes, interests, whether you are having a boy or a girl, or whether you want your Baby Shower to be gender neutral.
Baby Shower Themes For Girls
If you know you are having a girl, you might want to tailor your theme accordingly. Of course, most Baby Shower ideas can be adapted to have a more feminine vibe, so here is our list of our favorite Baby Shower themes for girls.
- Sweet As A Peach
- Pretty Pastels
- Vintage Carousel
- Pink Little Pumpkin
- Boho Baby
- Mommy To Bee
- Princess
- Floral
- Tea Party
- Garden Party
- Farm Girl
- Pink Woodland
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- Tropical
- Flamingo
- Aloha
- Story Book
- Alice In Wonderland
- Pink Elephant
- Vintage Theme
- Wonder Woman
- The Adventure Begins
- Ready To Pop
- Sprinkles
- Beauty and the Baby
- Hello Baby
- Winnie the Pooh
- Little Princess
- Sweet as can bee
- Precious Pastels
- Minnie Mouse
- Boho
- Alice In Wonderand
- Mary Poppins
- Raindrops and Unicorns
- Pink Elephants
- Thanks Heaven for Little Girls
- Little Mermaid
- Rainbow
- Little Cutie
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Beauty and the Baby
Baby Shower Themes For Boys
If you know a baby boy is on the way, then you may be looking for a Boy Baby Shower theme. And there are so many to choose from! Read on for the best Baby Shower theme ideas for boys and get ready to swoon over these cuteBaby Showertheme ideas.
- You Are My Sonshine
- Rubber Duck
- Navy and Gold
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- Safari
- Vintage Garage
- Winnie the Pooh
- Lumberjack
- Teddy Bear
- Story Book
- Cowboy
- Dinosaur
- Super Hero
- We Can Bearly Wait
- Baby Shark
- Nautical
- Penguin
- Elephant
- The Adventure Begins
- Ready To Pop
- Le Petit Prince
- Beauty and the Baby
- Woodland Animals
- We Can Bearly Wait
- Hello Baby
- Farm Boy
- Little Man
- Little Monkey
- Little Prince
- Mustache Baby Shower
- Rubber Ducks
- Blue Elephants
- Oh Boy!
- Safari Theme
- Wild Animals
- Jungle Theme
Baby Shower Themes Gender Neutral
Now, if you didn’t find out the gender of your baby, or want to keep it a surprise from your Baby Shower guests, you will be looking for a Gender-Neutral Baby Shower theme. These themes tend to be more balanced in terms of color scheme, allowing for either a boy or a girl! In fact, some of the prettiest Baby Shower ideas are gender neutral, as the color schemes are generally more subtle. Here are our favorite Gender Neutral Baby Shower themes for girls AND boys!
- Moon and Stars
- Peter Rabbit
- Noah’s Ark
- Beauty and the Baby
- Oh Baby
- Boho
- Hello World
- Peach and Turquoise
- Tropical Leaves
- Ready To Pop
- Yellow and Gray
- Little Lamb
- Baby Is Blooming
- Boho Bears
- Cactus
- Succulents
- The Adventure Begins
- Woodland Baby Shower
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- Story Book Baby Shower
- Winnie The Pooh
- Oh The Places You Will Go
- We Can Bearly Wait
- Nursery Rhyme theme
- Hot AirBalloon
- Bun in the oven
- Baby isbrewing
- Wild West
- Ready to Pop
- Little Birdie
- Cute as a button
- We Are So Blessed
Classic Baby Shower Themes
There are some adorable Baby Shower themes that have stood the test of time and are still going strong. If you are looking for a classic Baby Shower theme from yesteryear, then read on for our best classic Baby Shower themes.
- Baby Pink
- Baby Blue
- Nautical
- Baby Elephants (pink, blue or yellow)
- Oh Baby
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- Winnie the Pooh
- Peter Rabbit
Spring Baby Shower Themes
If you are lucky enough to be hosting your Baby Shower in the Spring, then why not takeinspiration from the season and go for a Spring theme. After all, Spring is the perfect time of year to be celebrating new life. So read on for some gorgeous Spring inspired themes for a Baby Shower.
- Spring Blossom
- Bee Baby Shower
- Peter Rabbit
- Floral
- Bunny
- Spring Greens
- Butterfly
- Spring Woodland
- Up And Away
- Little Lamb
- You Are My Sunshine
- Spring Flowers
- A Little Bird Told Me
- Tea Party
- Honey Bee
- April Showers
- Blossom Baby Shower
Summer Baby Shower Themes
If your Baby Shower falls in the Summer, then you have so many more outdoor options open to you. If the weather is in your favor, consider a garden party or picnic. Here are our favorite ideas for a Summer Baby Shower, to make the most of the warmer weather and long days.
- Ice Cream
- Under The Sea
- Baby Q
- Tropical
- Bee
- Up And Away
- Pretty Pastels
- Floral
- Sunflower
- Tea Party
- Garden Party
- Aloha
- Nautical
- Flamingo
- Boho Picnic
- Tutti Fruity
- Baby Shark
- You Are My Sunshine
- Sweet As A Peach
- Sunflower
Fall Baby Shower Themes
Fall is a lovely time of year for a Baby Shower. The traditional colors of fall lend themselves to pretty color schemes of browns and creams. Plus there is a nice chill in the air with the change of season. Here are our top ideas for a Fall Baby Shower.
- Little Pumpkin
- Farm Theme
- Rustic
- Barnyard
- Smores
- Baby Animals
- Woodland Animals
- Little Fox
- Harry Potter
- Rustic Bears
- We Can Bearly Wait
Winter Baby Shower Themes
Winter is a special time of year. So why not embrace the season with these festive options for a Winter themed Baby Shower. And even if’s it’s cold and wet outside, you can still have a fabulous Baby Shower, cosy and dry indoors.
- Baby It’s Cold Outside
- Winter Wonderland
- Polar Bears
- Little Snowflake
- Bundle Up Baby
- Winter Whites
- Rustic Woodland
Halloween Baby Shower Themes
Now if Halloween is your thing, you may want to consider a Halloween themed Baby Shower. Albeit unusual, it is increasingly popular and is certainly an original theme to go with. Here are our favorite Halloween Baby Shower ideas.
- A Baby Is Brewing
- Adams Family
- A Little Treat Is On The Way
- Spooky Pumpkin
- Day Of The Dead
- Sally Skellington
- Little Boo
- Nightmare Before Christmas
- Peek A Boo
- Black Cat
- Expecting A Little Nightmare
- Spooktacular
- Harry Potter
Christmas Baby Shower Ideas
If your Baby Shower falls over the Christmas period, then why not plan for a Christmas theme. The time of year will add to the festive feel and your guests will love another excuse to celebrate the season.
- Santa Baby
- Winter Wonderland
- Holy Night
- White Christmas
- Christmas Sweater Baby Shower
- Baby It’s Cold Outside
Easter Baby Shower Themes
If you are planning a Baby Shower at Easter, then one of these ideas is a great idea. Afterall, everyone loves the Easter bunny and a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt.
- Easter Bunnies
- Spring Blossom
- Easter Egg Hunt
Theme Ideas for a Character Baby Shower
Another great theme option for a Baby Shower is a favorite character to base your theme around. Here are the top Baby Shower character ideas for a fun Baby Shower theme.
- Winnie The Pooh
- Dr Seuss
- Peter Rabbit
- Alice in Wonderland
- I Love you to the Moon and Back
- Le Petit Prince
- Velveteen Rabbit
- Disney
- Peter Pan
- Boss Baby
- Paddington Bear
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Harry Potter
Baby Shower Themes By Color
Sometimes you may not want a specific theme, but are keen to choose a color theme. And of course this can work equally well. So here are our top list of gorgeous color combinations that work perfectly for a Baby Shower.
- Navy and Gold
- Green and Gold
- Gold and Silver
- Pinks
- Blues
- Yellows
- Pastels
- Rainbow
- Rose Gold
- Peach
- Whites
- Greenery
- Fall tones – browns and golds
- Mint and Pale Pink
Funny Baby Shower Themes
Sometimes you might just want to go all out and do something a little different! If that’s the case, check out these funny Baby Shower theme ideas that are sure to delight your guests.
- Holy Guacamole
- Taco Bout a Baby
- A Baby is Brewing
- Wild West
- Ready to Pop
- Star Wars Theme
- Big Mama
Who picks the theme for aBaby Shower?
Who picks theBaby Showertheme can depend on who is hosting the shower. Sometimes, thehostwill select a theme that they think theparents-to-beor theMom-to-be will like the most. This could be a favorite color theme, a favorite animal, character or favoriteBaby Showertheme in general. Other times, thehostmay ask theMama-to-be to choose a theme, and then plan theBaby Shower accordingly.
What is the most popular theme for aBaby Shower?
Not surprisingly, the most popular themes for aBaby Showerare theclassics. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is one of the all time favoritenurseryrhymeBaby Showerthemes. Moon and Stars is another popular variation of that theme.
A traditionalpink Baby Showerfor girls and blueBaby Showertheme for boys is another popular theme that there are so many pretty variations of.
More recently, Oh Baby has become a popular theme, with aBaby Shower tea party following closely behind.
How do you create a theme for your Baby Shower?
The key to creating an effective theme for your Baby Shower is to allow the theme to shine through all the areas of your Shower. For example, a backdrop can be used behind your dessert table to really identify your theme. Then your theme colors can be continued into your dessert table using table cloths and table decorations, decor and flowers. Colored balloons can carry the theme into the corners of your room and your table centerpiece will also feature your theme.
Baby Shower Themes Final Note
We hope this list of Baby Shower ideas ideas has helped you narrow down your choices, and given you some theme ideas for consideration. At the end of the day, pick a theme that resonates with you and that you love. After that, everything will fall into place!
About Author
Jane Sheriff is the founder, creative director, party planner and mom of three. She started Darling Celebrations back in 2012 to share easy and beautiful ideas for celebrating the special events in life.
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