22 Best Baby Shower Ideas for a day to remember
Whether you are organising a baby shower for yourself, or your loved ones, it is guaranteed to be a memorable and joyful day. However, it doesn’t have to be an ordinary dinner. We have gathered 22 creative baby shower ideas or themes to help you be the most amazing host!
Best Baby Shower Party Themes
1. Childhood Stories Themed House Party
Ask your guests to dress up as their favorite character from their childhood stories and DIY decorations to re-create scenes from the stories! If you are lacking gift ideas, ask your guests to bring a copy of their favorite children storybook as baby shower gifts and you can always relive the day by reading it to the baby after they grow up!
2. Brunch Party
Who doesn’t love a brunch party? Whether it is the brunch restaurant downtown or hosting a brunch at your own house with homemade pancakes, sandwiches, pastries, cakes, etc. your guests will be overjoyed. You can also feature blue/ pink cupcakes or waffles according to the baby gender. After enjoying a delicious brunch, cozy up with the guests and play some Baby Shower games while enjoying another cup of tea.
3. Beauty Pamper Baby Shower
Whether it is the mum-to-be or dad-to-be, welcoming a new baby is the most unforgettable experience, but also comes with loads of stress and anxiety. Organize a day with a lovely manicure, facial treatment, massage, or book a spa break package at the hotel for the group to enjoy together. The parents-to-be will surely thank you for giving them a chance to relax.
4. Harry Potter Themed Night
Let’s create magical memories before life changes forever - will the future baby be a Gryffindor or a Hufflepuff? Nods to Hogwarts and decorate the party with magical elements. Make sure to include a non-alcoholic Butter Beer and maybe a Harry Potter movie marathon?
5. Outdoor Picnic Party
This is one of the most popular baby shower ideas but not without reasons. It is relatively simple to organize, yet a great way to host a baby shower so everyone can soak up the sunlight and chat away the afternoon. Ask guests to contribute by brining their favorite picnic treats and refreshing drinks. Don’t forget to wear nice dresses and take lots of nice pictures!
6. Animal Themed Party
Host a family-friendly party where adults and kids can have fun together as animals! Throw in the best animal costumes and lots of cute animal-shaped snacks to make it an unforgettable party. The Richell Piggy and Squirrel LAB Silicone Pacifier are perfect as decoration or gift for this theme!
7. Beach Party
If you or your friend is expecting a baby, going to the nature is a great way to relax and get in the Vitamin D. Why not go to the seaside for a beach party baby shower? Bring out the beach mats, homemade food and enjoy a day with your friends and family, accompanied by the sea waves and sunlight.
8. Bridgeton Themed Party
Let's all agree everyone is talking about the Netflix series, Bridgeton. Who doesn’t love to dress up as Lord or Lady Bridgeton and pretend to live in the Victorian age? If you are up for some fun and costume searching, this theme would be perfect for you!
9. Foodie’s Party
If you and your friends are foodies at heart, make the baby shower all about food. Do a Potluck dinner where everyone cooks their favorite food, or do a foodie day in London to eat at the hittest restaurants. While you have to be careful with the drinks, it is always good to enjoy great food when expecting the baby to arrive.
10. Back to the 80s
A good old 80s party can never fail. Bring on the 80s music, karaoke, food and favorite 80s fashion, and enjoy the day reminiscing the good old times. Even though you are becoming parents, you can keep your hearts young and free!
11. Baby Shower Bake Off Competition
It’s time for everyone to showcase their baking skills! Baking is a great activity to bring everyone together, especially to celebrate such a big milestone in life.
Best Baby Shower Activities
12. DIY Craft Day
Invite your friends and make cute DIYs together - be it decorating the baby’s room, or creating a memory book for your pregnancy journey, or simply drawing together. It is a fun way of creating memories and learn a new DIY skill or two!
13. Hotpot Night
For the Chinese food lovers, this one is for you! Hotpot is a great way to enjoy food together as a big group and is a budget-friendly option! While there may be food the mum-to-be needs to avoid, hotpot is a good way to stay nutritious but also enjoy lots of food without much preparation work.
14. Weekend City Break
If you want to host an intimate baby shower with small group of friends or just family, celebrating by travelling together! It can be a short weekend trip to nice city, or a road trip to the countryside. Travelling is going be a little harder after the little one comes, enjoy it as much as you can and make a memorable baby shower trip to look back forever.
15. Build a Time Capsule
Use the opportunity to build a time capsule with the mum-to-be so she can collect memorable items or photos throughout her pregnancy, including journal pages and ultrasound photos You can also take pictures at the baby shower and put them in. It will be wonderful for the mum-to-be to look back later with the future baby.
16. BBQ
If weather is good enough, BBQ is the best way to gather everyone together and celebrate. Although many say you shouldn’t be eating for two, it is an excuse to satisfy those craving with delicious BBQ food.
Low-Effort/ Budget Baby Shower Idea
17. Game’s Night
And this idea is for the gaming lovers. Baby shower doesn’t need to be only for ladies - invite the guys and enjoy a game’s night together while celebrating this new chapter of life! Be sure to order Pizzas, or a big takeaway so the guests won’t be starving while having fun!
18. Karaoke Baby Shower
For all the music lovers - celebrate by singing your favorite songs with your guests at the comfort of your own home. It is always a good idea to enjoy every moment as a mum-to-be, before baby arrives.
19. Afternoon Tea
A very popular baby shower activity as it is easy to organize, and also easy for other fellow mums who are coming to the party, and need a baby-friendly environment.
20. Pub Baby Shower
Nowadays, there are many non-alcohol options for drinks at the pub. So, pick your favorite local pub and spend a lovely day enjoying the best Sunday Roast and classic dishes.
21. A Moderate Night Out
Who says you cannot have a cozy night out when pregnant? Find your best maternity dress and have a nice girls night out, just like the old times.
22. Gender Reveal Baby Shower
A lot of people will combine Gender Reveal and Baby shower, so they can have their closest family and friends together when they find out if it is a girl, or boy.
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