Baby Shower Ideas: The Complete Guide
All our baby shower guides in one place: themes for boys, girls and gender neutral, plus food, games, dessert tables and budget tips.
A good baby shower needs three things: a clear theme, one pretty dessert table and a short list of games. Everything else can stay simple.
Start with the themes guide, then pick a style. Use the food, games and budget guides to finish the plan.
Quick tips before you start
- Pick the theme first, then match colors, food and favors to it.
- Put most of the money into the dessert table. It is the photo spot.
- Plan 2 or 3 short games. Long game lists get boring.
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Baby Shower Themes: Ideas for Every Style and Budget
Discover the best baby shower themes for every style. Explore neutral, boho, girl, and boy baby shower ideas with practical tips on decor, food, and budget.
Budget Baby Shower Decorations (Cute Ideas Under $50)
Baby shower decorations under $50: cheap, cute ideas with exact quantities, a cost breakdown, DIY decor, small-space tips, and a money-saving checklist.
Baby Shower Dessert Table Ideas (Easy & Beautiful Setups)
Baby shower dessert table ideas for an easy, beautiful setup. Layout, height, treats, backdrop, exact quantities, a budget breakdown, and a styling checklist.
Baby Shower Food Ideas (Easy Finger Food & Grazing Menus)
Easy baby shower food ideas: finger foods, grazing tables, sweet and savory menus, quantities per guest, a budget breakdown, and a planning checklist.
Baby Shower Games Guests Actually Love (Fun & Easy Ideas)
Baby shower games guests actually love. Fun, easy, and low-mess games, quiet options, prizes, exact supplies, a budget breakdown, and a planning checklist.
Boy, girl or neutral
Boy Baby Shower Ideas (Cute Blue & Neutral Decor)
Boy baby shower ideas with blue and neutral decor: color palette, decorations, dessert table, exact quantities, a budget breakdown, and a checklist.
Girl Baby Shower Ideas (Sweet Pink & Floral Decor)
Girl baby shower ideas with pink and floral decor: color palette, decorations, dessert table, exact quantities, a budget breakdown, and a checklist.
Gender-Neutral Baby Shower Ideas (Soft & Modern Decor)
Gender-neutral baby shower ideas with a soft, modern look: color palette, decorations, dessert table, exact quantities, a budget, and a checklist.
Gender Reveal Party Ideas (Reveal Methods, Decor & Budget)
Gender reveal party ideas: 5 reveal methods compared, neutral decor, exact quantities for 20 guests, a $113 to $215 budget, and a planning checklist.
Gender Reveal Cake Ideas (Fun, Surprise-Filled Designs)
Gender reveal cake ideas: cut-and-reveal cakes, designs, how the reveal works, keeping the secret, a budget breakdown, and a planning checklist.
Garden and nature
Botanical Baby Shower Ideas (Fresh & Green Garden Theme)
Botanical baby shower ideas for a fresh, green garden theme. Color palette, decorations, dessert table, exact quantities, a budget breakdown, and a checklist.
Floral Baby Shower Ideas (Soft, Pretty Blooms & Decor)
Floral baby shower ideas in blush, cream, and sage: how to choose flowers, a safe dessert table, exact quantities, and a budget from $78 to $106.
Wildflower Baby Shower Ideas (Baby in Bloom Decor & Theme)
Wildflower baby shower ideas for a soft 'baby in bloom' theme, color palette, backdrop, dessert table, favors, games, plus a budget and planning checklist.
Sage Green Baby Shower Ideas (Calm & Elegant Decor)
Sage green baby shower ideas for a calm, elegant theme. Color palette, decorations, dessert table, favors, and games, plus a budget and planning checklist.
Rustic Baby Shower Ideas (Warm Wood, Burlap & Mason Jar Decor)
Rustic baby shower ideas for a warm, natural theme. Color palette, wood and burlap decor, dessert table, guest quantities, budget guide, and checklist.
Woodland Baby Shower Ideas (Cozy Forest & Animal Decor)
Woodland baby shower ideas for a cozy forest theme. Color palette, DIY decorations, dessert table, guest quantities, budget breakdown, and checklist.
Cute and fun themes
Honey Bee Baby Shower Ideas (Sweet as Honey Theme)
Honey bee baby shower ideas for a sweet 'sweet as honey' theme, color palette, decorations, dessert table, favors, games, plus a budget and planning checklist.
Teddy Bear Baby Shower Ideas (Beary Sweet Decor & Theme)
Teddy bear baby shower ideas for a soft, cozy theme, color palette, decorations, dessert table, favors, games, plus a budget and planning checklist.
Elephant Baby Shower Ideas: Gentle & Neutral Decor Guide
Discover sweet elephant baby shower ideas. Plan a gentle gender-neutral celebration with soft palettes, DIY balloon decor, dessert setups, and budget tips.
Safari Baby Shower Ideas (Warm & Neutral Animal Theme)
Safari baby shower ideas for a warm, neutral animal theme. Color palette, decorations, dessert table, exact quantities, a budget breakdown, and a checklist.
Hot Air Balloon Baby Shower Ideas (Up, Up & Away Decor)
Plan a playful hot air balloon baby shower with sky color palettes, DIY basket centerpieces, balloon garland sizing, dessert ideas, and a budget guide.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Shower (Soft Decor & Ideas)
Twinkle twinkle little star baby shower ideas for a gender-neutral theme: color palette, decor, dessert table, exact quantities, a budget, and a checklist.
Nautical Baby Shower Ideas (Ahoy! Navy & White Decor)
Nautical baby shower ideas for an 'ahoy baby' theme. Color palette, decorations, dessert table, exact quantities, a budget breakdown, and a planning checklist.
Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Ideas (Decor, Food & Games)
Little pumpkin baby shower ideas with easy fall decor, a pumpkin painting station, food for 20 guests, games, and a $210 to $309 budget.
Baby It's Cold Outside Baby Shower Ideas (Cocoa Bar & Decor)
Baby it's cold outside baby shower ideas: a hot cocoa bar, snowy decor, easy desserts, games, favors, exact quantities for 20 guests, and a $204 to $317 budget.
Baby Sprinkle Ideas (Sweet, Simple Celebrations for Baby #2)
Sweet and simple baby sprinkle ideas for baby #2. Low-key pastel decor, cloud backdrops, gift etiquette, brunch food, exact budget, and planning tips.
Boho Baby Shower Backdrop Ideas (Easy & Natural Setups)
Boho baby shower backdrop ideas that look natural and elegant. Pampas, macrame, balloon and arch setups, exact quantities, a budget breakdown, and a checklist.