Make picking a baby shower theme easy with this collection of unique baby shower themes that are perfect for any mom to be! There’s everything from safari baby shower themes to baby shower themes inspired by movies! The hardest part is picking just one to use!
The Best Themes for Baby Showers
One of the hardest parts of hosting a baby shower is picking the theme. That’s one of the hardest parts of any party but definitely for baby showers. You want it to be adorable but also chic and also not too cutesy.
It’s a tough job but someone has to do it. Just one word of advice – go with something that you know the mom to be will love or that uses something the mom to be loves.
If she’s a bookworm, do a baby shower themed after children’s book characters. If she’s a Disney nerd, a Disney baby shower is always a good idea. And if she’s a game show lover, incorporate something like this baby shower price is right game!
I tried to include a variety of options in this post so that there’s something for everyone mom to be’s personality whether she likes things fancy or likes things fun! They’re also all unisex baby shower themes so they’ll work for girls, boys, and not finding out showers!
And if you want something specific to a particular gender, here’s a full list of cute boy baby shower themes and here’s one full of girl baby shower themes.
Character Themed Baby Showers
Celebrate the soon-to-be parents with some of the most beloved characters. In this section, you will find a variety of classic characters that will have you feeling nostalgic for your own childhood and inspired to host a great baby shower using those characters!
Story Book Baby Shower
I love the book sleeve garland and napkins that they used for this shower. It’s such a simple theme that can be done in a lot of ways with just the addition of a quote or a book here and there. You could have everyone bring baby shower books as gifts as well!
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Where the Wild Things Are Baby Shower
I love how chic but fun this classic baby shower theme is all at the same time! It’s great for summer, fall, and even if you’re looking for Halloween baby shower themes too!
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Peter Rabbit Themed Baby Shower
Bring this classic children’s book to life with this beautiful Peter Rabbit baby shower. This would be perfect in the spring around Easter or any time of year! Just don’t forget the carrot cake and carrot rice krispie treats!
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Alice In Wonderland Baby Shower
Time to get whimsical with this playful theme full of bright colors and patterns. This theme is really easy to recreate at home and is a fun way to pay tribute to a beloved children’s tale. And this wacky baby shower word scramble would make a great game to go with this theme!
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Shower
This is a great simple theme that works for a boy or a girl. You’ll find so many good ideas of ways to add stars into food, theme, and decor making this theme a really easy one to do on your own. Plus, decorating a diaper cake with stars is an easy win!
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Winnie The Pooh Baby Shower
That silly old bear makes an easy baby shower theme with lots of sweet quotes and honey treats. Easily make this theme work for you by changing the colors or adding modern touches like art prints of these Winnie the Pooh quotes around.
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Noah’s Ark Themed Baby Shower
This subtle interpretation of Noah’s Ark makes for a really cute baby shower. Rather than loading up the boat and all the animals they focus on bringing in simple animal prints throughout the decor and food. Need a game to go with this theme? Try this baby animal matching game!
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Llama Llama New Mama Baby Shower
A fun take on a classic children’s book all about a cute little llama and his mama. It’s a great way to turn the focus back on Mom and her new adventure. It’s a beautiful color scheme and full of fun ideas to subtly incorporate llamas into the decor.
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Fairy Tale Themed Baby Shower
This is a great example of using not just one fairy tale character but mixing them all into one universal theme. Each area is decorated to represent a different favorite fairy tale. It’s a great option for any fairy tale loving new mom. You could even incorporate some of these fairy tale party ideas!
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Nature inspired Baby Shower Themes
Bring the outdoors in with these fun nature-inspired baby shower themes. There are a bunch of great ways to throw a beautiful party both indoors and out. You will also find some unique themes you have never heard before that would be perfect for your shower.
Orange You Glad To Be Here Baby Shower
I love the vibrant use of colors in this baby shower. It’s a simple theme that can be brought to life in so many ways, not just with the food you choose to serve. This citrus theme works great for any type of mom. Just don’t forget the orange sugar cookies and orange fluff salad! And you could use these orange you glad gift tags with favors!
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Little Cutie On It’s Way Baby Shower Theme
Another fun take on a favorite fruit but with a more whimsical approach. The addition of the cutie cookies gives it a playful feel that is perfect for the occasion. This simple but cute theme is full of joy.
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Crazy Cravings Themed Baby Shower
Time to celebrate mom and her pregnancy journey coming to an end with this crazy cravings-themed party. Highlight some of the weirdest things she had to have in both the decor and the food served. It’s a fun way to remember the early stages of pregnancy while getting ready for the next phase of life.
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Greenery Baby Shower
This beautiful baby shower brings nature into every aspect with just a hint of gold accents. It’s a great example of using simple greenery for the decor. The theme is brought home with simple woodland-themed treats that are almost too cute to eat. Add these green baby shower bingo cards for the perfect finishing touch!
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Birch, White, And Gold Baby Shower
Think simple and elegant when you imagine this baby shower. Rather than focusing on cute animals or elaborate designs, there are simple colors highlighted by a few natural elements. It’s a great choice for someone looking for something simple but pretty. You could even make a baby shower charcuterie board in the simple colors!
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Rustic Baby Shower
This outdoor baby shower has a ton of great ideas creating a rustic space. You’ll find everything you need from table-setting ideas to food recommendations to simple decor. Everything you need to throw a fun rustic baby shower in one place.
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Rainbow Themed Baby Shower
Get ready to embrace a world of color with this rainbow-themed baby shower. There are a ton of fun ideas on how to decorate, what food to serve, and fun activities to do. This colorful theme is a fun way to celebrate a new baby coming into the world. For food try these rainbow cake balls or rainbow donuts.
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Sunflower Baby Shower
Sunflowers are beautiful and make an elegant yet simple theme for a baby shower. This low-maintenance theme focuses on using simple flowers to bring it all together. It’s a great theme for any mom who loves flowers, gardening, or nature.
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Baby In Bloom Baby Shower
Another take on a floral theme that brings in a variety of other natural elements as well. There are a lot of beautiful elements used in this shower that you can recreate or make your version of.
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Cute Animal Baby Shower Themes
There’s no better way to welcome a new baby than with a party full of adorable animals. In this section, you’ll find a variety of cute animal-themed party ideas that work for any type of parent.
Little Lamb Themed Baby Shower
There are so many clever uses of a little lamb in this post that will get you excited to throw your own precious lamb-themed baby shower. Despite the very pink background, this could easily work for a boy or a gender-neutral party with a simple change of colors.
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Bearly Wait Baby Shower Theme
You can’t go wrong with a classic teddy bear theme. This has so many good ideas from themed party favors to invites to decor. If you are looking for a teddy bear-themed baby shower, this is a great place to start. Just don’t forget the bear paw cookies.
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Dinosaur Themed Baby Shower
Here you will find a bunch of great ideas for a dinosaur-themed baby shower that works for either gender. One of my favorites is the dino footprint cookies and volcano lava cake. They look almost as good as our chocolate lava cakes!
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Mama To Bee Baby Shower
This sweet theme is perfect for early spring. It has so many great ideas on simple ways to incorporate honey bees and honey (try this honey cornbread!) into the decor and food. I also love that this theme highlights the mom as much as the new addition.
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Beary Boho Baby Shower
This is a great example of using a classic toy in a gender-neutral setting. I love all the bear-toned colors and natural decorations that they chose to fill the space. This beautiful baby shower can easily be toned down to fit whatever venue you are planning to use. Plus, you can do a naked cake like I did with this bohemian bridal shower to take it up a notch!
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Travel Themed Baby Showers
This final section is full of a wide variety of themes from around the world. There are great options for a mom who loves to adventure or travel or who is looking for something simple and pretty.
Love Makes the World Go Round Baby Shower
Celebrate the immense amount of love that goes along with a new baby with this fun around the world themed baby shower! Incorporate hearts, globes, and more travel icons! Oh and of course – round dishes! This cream cheese fruit dip would be perfect surrounded by fresh fruit!
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Ciao Baby Italian Themed Baby Shower
Classic blue and white patterns mixed with lemon detailing give this baby shower its quintessential Italian feel. This baby shower comes with a ton of easy themed food ideas and a list of everything you need to recreate the party on your own. Our lemon cupcakes, sparkling mint lemonade, and gnocchi Sorrento (inspired by our trip to Italy) would be great additions to this theme!
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Tea Party Themed Baby Shower
This whimsical tea party is a great way to welcome a little one into the world. It focuses on pastel colors and simple treats that everyone will love. Make it work for either gender by changing up the color scheme but if you do go with pink, these strawberry brownies and this party punch need to make an appearance!
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Peace Love Baby Themed Baby Shower
Bust out those tie-dyed shirts and funky sunglasses for this vintage-themed baby shower. So many fun bright colors come together in a colorful way to welcome a new baby into the world. Just don’t forget the ultimate baby shower song list to go with this funky theme!
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Adventure Begins Baby Shower
This is the perfect theme for that adventurous mom-to-be. Each area is decorated with simple mountain decor and signage. The food area is plated with simple rustic decor to drive the theme home. If you need more ideas, you could totally borrow some of these camping party ideas too!
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Ready To Pop Baby Shower
Balloons are a fun easy way to add in a bunch of fun colors without breaking the budget. This party takes a simple balloon and makes an entire theme out of them that celebrates mom. These strawberry cake pops would be a fun addition or you could add them to little bags and send them home with these sweet baby shower gift tags!
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French Market Themed Baby Shower
This theme is perfect for a mom who wants something simple and elegant. Instead of focusing on colorful decorations, it highlights neutral colors and simple food you would find at a French market. It’s a beautiful shower for any new-mom. And who doesn’t love French pastries like strawberry scones?
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Safari Themed Baby Shower
Find everything you need to throw a roar-some safari baby shower. This classic theme is modernized with a fun balloon arch and trendy color scheme. Then, of course, made even better by a fun table full of delicious food. And if you need favor ideas, these cute Wizard of Oz favors would be great (lions, tigers, and bears!)
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More Baby Shower Ideas
Once you’ve picked out the perfect baby shower theme, it’s time to finish the rest of the planning! Here are some ideas to help!
- Baby shower games – the ultimate collection of baby shower games including printable baby shower games, active ones, and more!
- Baby shower gifts – the best gifts for mom, the things she really wants!
- Baby shower trivia – tons of questions you can ask guests as a baby shower game!
- Baby shower predictions – printable prediction and advice cards you can use as a game and a keepsake!
- DIY baby shower decorations – tons of decorations for baby showers you can make yourself!
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