Baby Shower Decor

by Giorgina Devereaux

Baby showers and baby shower decor are a great way to help you prepare for your new bundle of joy. 

Thanks to technology, we have the opportunity to learn the gender of the baby in advance in order to help us better plan the baby shower as well as find the perfect nursery colors and other accessories. 

However, some moms prefer not to know the gender because of the surprise element, which is understandable, but you can still have a lovely baby shower by incorporating a neutral theme. 

Regardless of your preference, you can choose from boy baby shower decorations, girl baby shower decorations, and neutral baby shower decorations.  You can also dress up the exterior of your home announcing the baby shower, which helps carry the theme indoors.


Baby Shower Themes

Baby Boy Themes and Boy Baby Shower Decorations

• Baby Boy Shoes

• Bahama Breeze

• Boy Clothes

• It's a Boy

• King of the Jungle

• Lil' Cowboy

• Baby Boy Shoes

• Bahama Breeze

• Boy Clothes

• It's a Boy

• King of the Jungle

• Lil’ Cowboy

• Red Wagon

• Surf’s Up

• Sweet Bear Blue

• Sweet Prince

• Tickled Blue

• Under the Sea

Baby Girl Themes and Girl Baby Shower Decorations

• Baby Girl Shoes

• Girl Clothes

• It’s a Girl

• Let’s Hula

• Little Angel

• Pink

• Princess

• Queen of the Jungle

• Sweet Bear Pink

• Tickled Pink

Gender Unknown Themes

• A Gift From Above

• Adorable Noah’s Ark

• Baby Blocks

• Baby Clothesline

• Baby Duckie

• Baby Feet

• Baby Me

• Bahama Breeze

• Bundle of Joy Stork

• Bunny

• Carriage

• Choo Choo Train

• Cute as a Bee

• Deco Dot Rattles

• Froggy Frog

• Funky Stroller

• Giraffe

• Humpty Dumpty

• Let’s Do Milk

• Love Bug

• Mobile Animals

• Mod Mom

• Moon & Star

• New Baby

• Nighty Night Bazooples

• Nine Months

• Nursery Parade

• Oh Baby!

• Pink or Blue?

• Precious Moments

• Red Wagon

• Rubber Duck

• Snug as a Bug

• Splish Splash

• Surf’s Up

• Sweet Pea

• Whimsical Ark

• Winne the Pooh

• Zoo Crew

Mommy Themes

• Diva Mom

• Fabulous Couple

• Mod Mom

• Mom to Be

• Nine Months

• Once Upon a Time

• Pickles and Ice Cream

• Stroller Fun

• Trendy Mommy

Interior Decor and Unique Baby Shower Decorations
 

Banner:  You can buy a standard banner that reads, “Baby Shower” or opt for a personalized banner.  It’s a great way to add color while announcing this important event.
 

Balloons:  Incorporating balloons into your baby shower decor is a fabulous way to add color and beauty. 

There are different arrangements you can choose from, such as:

• Balloon bouquets consisting of multi-colored balloons in the colors of your choice

• A mylar balloon with an animal, stork, stars, ducks, or baby theme mixed in with latex balloons

• Balloon sculptures, such as, a pacifier or a topiary

• An arched balloon theme that has multi-colored balloons

Ceiling Swirls:   A nice way to dress up your interior baby shower decor is by incorporating colorful ceiling swirls that dangle.  They come in a baby boy or baby girl theme and measure 24”.  This adds interest to the overall decor of the room. 

Centerpiece

There are different creative centerpieces of baby shower decor to choose from to accent your gift table, cake table, and dining table.  Guests will go ga-ga over these. 

Baby Carriage Centerpiece:  You can display a lovely baby carriage centerpiece on your gift table or cake table.  A colorful carriage is depicted, along with a baby rattle and a cute little bird that is looking at the baby adoringly.

Baby Carriage Piñata:  A great way to add some lighthearted fun to your baby shower is by displaying a colorful and adorable baby carriage piñata.  Fill it with your own candy that you can share with family and friends. 

Basket:  Baskets make fabulous centerpieces because you can decorate them using different materials.  For instance, you can decorate a basket using a white silk fabric, lace, and fill it with baby blocks, a lifelike baby or stuffed animal, and other darling baby accessories.  It adds a touch of elegance to a cake table or gift table. 

Blue or Pink Pacifier Piñata:  This piñata is available in blue or pink and makes a unique centerpiece decoration.  It’s made of papier- mâché and measures 16”.  Fill this cute pacifier with candy or small toys that everyone can share. 

Diaper Cakes:  For a wonderful and unique baby shower decor centerpiece, consider displaying a diaper cake. 

There are many different ones to choose from, such as:

• Baby Boy

• Baby Girl

• Baby Bear

• Blessings Diaper

• Boutique Butterfly

• Cowboy

• Duck

• Elephant

• Floral

• Frog

• Heavenly

• Jungle Safari

• Ladybug

• Lamb

• Mickey Mouse

• Piggy

• Pink Uptown

• Pooh Bear

• Rocking Horse

• Rosebud

• Stork

• Sweet Dreams

• Transportation

• Twins

• Wonderland

You can have diaper cakes made in a 3-tier or 4-tier.  Depending on which diaper cake you choose, you can opt to have it come with 50 disposable diapers, a fleece blanket, baby bottle, cotton body suit, 4-6 pairs of socks, a brush and comb set, car seat shoulder strap cushions, 3-4 bibs, 2 pacifiers, and a stuffed animal.

The 4-tier diaper cakes are constructed with 110-120 Pampers Swaddlers, hidden diapering supplies (such as, baby wipes, baby powder, Desitin cream, alcohol swabs, baby Vaseline, scented diaper disposal sacks, and hand sanitizer). 

These cakes measure approximately 28" around, 9.5" in diameter, and 6.5" tall (fabric only).

Stork Centerpiece:   You can display a lovely stork centerpiece on the cake table or gift table.  A stork is pictured holding an adorable baby, along with a crayon, baby rattle, and stuffed animal.

Cake Decorations

For the cake, you can choose various baby shower decorations made from sugar that are deliciously edible, such as:

• Baby Bottles

• Baby Boy Shoes

• Baby Blocks

• Baby Feet (blue or pink)

• Baby Girl Shoes

• Baby Onesie

• Baby Rattles

• Blue Bows

• Blue Safety Pins

• Ducks

• Pink Bows

• Pink Safety Pins

Other cake decorations (non-edible) that you can choose from include the following ideas:

• Baby Blocks

• Baby Clothes

• Baby Girl Shoes and Pink Feet

• Baby’s Bum

• Curly Bows

• Ducky

• Elephant

• Labor

• Moon and Stars

• Pacifier

• Pink and White Polka Dots

• Pregnant Belly

• Sleeping and Tucked in Baby

• Sleeping Baby on Moon

• Stork

Table Decorations

Baby Shower Confetti:  To add to the fun atmosphere of the baby shower decor, you can sprinkle precut confetti at place settings or around the cake. 

Confetti is available in pastel colors, such as, green, blue, pink, and yellow.

Confetti is available in the following designs: 

• Baby

• Baby Carriage

• Baby Clothes

• Baby Rattles

• Baby Words (with phrases, such as, Bundle of Joy, Snuggle Bug, Adorable, Beautiful, and Miracle)

• Bubbles and Bathtubs

• Diaper Pins

• Ducks

• Froggy

• Girl Blocks

• Pink and Blue Bears

• Pacifiers

• Storks

• Teddy

• Umbrellas

Rent a Stork:  You can rent a stork that is beautifully handcrafted, hand-painted, and stands at 6 feet tall.  You can display this stork next to the gift table for that added touch.  It makes for an adorable decorative piece. 

Tableware:  Tableware is available in a set consisting of 9” luncheon plates, 7” dessert plates, 9 oz. hot/cold cups, luncheon napkins, clear forks and spoons, and a tablecloth. 

You can find tableware in a specific theme, such as the themes that are listed above.  It adds a nice touch to the table.

Baby Shower Favors

Baby shower favors add charm and are a touching reminder of this special and joyous occasion. 

There are many different styles to choose from, which include:

• About to Hatch Baby Chick Salt and Pepper Shaker

• Baby Carriage Baby Shower Candles (available in blue or pink trim)

• Baby Duck Candles

• Baby is Brewing Coffee Favor

• Baby Memo Clip

• Baby Motif Set of Three Cookie Cutters

• Blooming Baby Plantable Seed Favors

• Butterfly Tealight Candle

• Classic Baby Blocks

• Crystal Baby Pacifier

• Crystal Baby Stroller

• Peas in a Pod Candles

• Personalized Baby Honey Jars

• Personalized Baby Shower Gum Favors

• Personalized Baby Shower Hershey’s Chocolate

• Personalized Baby Shower Mint Tins

• Personalized Lip Balm

• Polka Dot Favor Boxes

• Teddy Bear Candle

Exterior Baby Shower Decorations
 

Yard Sign:  A fabulous way to let your guests know where the baby shower is by displaying a yard sign that has a green, white, and maroon border, along with a baby sitting in a pea pod. 

Also, the sign reads, “Baby Shower” and it’s printed on both sides. 

The yard sign measures approximately 15” wide x 25.5” high (including the wooden stake).

Other yard signs feature a pregnant mom holding an umbrella, mobile baby animals, a stork carrying a teddy bear, a baby in a carriage, and a few other colorful signs bearing the words, “Baby Shower.”

Banner:  You can display a large banner on a garage door announcing that there’s a baby shower.  This banner is measures 60” wide x 20” tall and bears the words, “Baby Shower.”
 

Favorite Baby Shower Games

Baby Bingo

Rules of the Game:  Each baby shower guest is given a bingo card or you can also share a bingo card with another guest.  The cards have words which are associated with babies, maternity, or gifts. 

The host is assigned the task of caller and pulls a piece of paper from a hat that has a word printed on it and then calls out the word. 

If any guests have that word on their card, then they mark it off with a pen.  The first guest, who successfully marks off a complete line, either vertically, horizontally, or corner to corner, shouts out “Bingo!” and is declared the winner.

Here’s a sample Bingo Caller’s List:

Here’s a sample Bingo Card:

Clothespin Game

Rules of the Game:  When each guest arrives, give them a clothespin and explain that if they say the word “baby” and someone hears them then that person gets their clothespin.  Also, for game variation, if anyone crosses their arms or legs during the baby shower, then that person gets their clothespin.

At the end of the shower, the person with the most clothespins wins a prize.

My Water Broke Game

Rules of the Game:  Give each guest an ice cube with a plastic baby frozen inside.

The first guest with a baby to break free from the ice cube is the winner of the game.

Pacifier Game

Rules of the Game:  Hand each guest a pacifier necklace when they arrive.  If someone hears you say the word, “baby” then that person gets your pacifier necklace. 

The person with the most pacifier necklaces at the end of the shower is the winner.
 

A Special Gift for the Mother-to-Be
 

Jar of Fun and Advice:  Fill a jar with messages consisting of funny stories about the mother, words of wisdom, jokes, or advice.  Have all the guests write the messages during the baby shower and present the jar to the mom at the end.  She must be instructed not to read the messages until she has had the baby and when she needs a momentary distraction.