Celebrate the Mom-to-Be in Your Life With These Sweet Baby Shower Ideas (2024)

With baby showers typically held four to six weeks before the baby's due date, the mom-to-be is typically carrying a pretty big bump at her celebration! Embrace this feeling by throwing an "about to pop"-themed soirée. Popcorn is generally the go-to snack for this theme, but you can bring a little extra snap, crackle, and pop to your party with these cute Rice Krispies Treats.

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This one is so perfect for spring and summer! Nothing's quite as cheerful as lemon, and this cake is loaded with the sunny flavor. A smattering of edible flowers makes it even better. Plus, you can easily lean into the lemon-theme even further with yellow decorations!

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What could be more "deer" than a woodland-themed baby shower? If you ask us, not much! This tutorial is full of sweet details to incorporate into your shower, like a wooden cupcake tower, pinecone decor, and an "I love you more than I can bear" sign.

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This gorgeous garden-themed baby shower that's inspired by Peter Rabbit is almost too perfect for words. For a more classy than cutesy theme, it's definitely the way to go. Your guests will be totally enchanted by the soft color palette of baby blue, white, and dusty rose.

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Celebrate your autumn baby with a "Fallin' for Baby" shower! This theme puts a pretty pastel twist on all of your favorite fall things, including pumpkins, caramel apples, and pie.

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If you're looking for a fun baby shower activity that will also come in handy, look no further! This tutorial uses iron-on letters and vinyl designs to create adorable onesies that the mom-to-be will actually want to put on her little one when guests are done.

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A butterfly theme is sweet, whimsical, and easy to achieve. Plus, we think it might just be Ree's favorite on the list! Follow the tips in this tutorial to get the butterfly effect at your special event.

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Ahoy baby! Throw a nautical-themed baby shower with sea-riously cute DIY décor like rope balls, paper boats, driftwood garland, and mason jar candles filled with sand and tea lights.

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Your guests will be carried away (get it? 😆) by this whimsical baby shower theme! Follow the easy tutorial to make your own paper hot air balloon decorations. We promise, it'll be a breeze!

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Few things will have your guests as excited as this gold raffle drum that's overflowing with truffles instead of tickets. It's a simple way to bring a touch of glamour and a splash of color to your shower—along with plenty of tasty treats. You can even display it with a stack of cute favor bags.

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A "ready to hatch" theme is lovely any time of year but especially in the springtime. Elevate your tablescape with faux greenery and pink, yellow, and coral decorative eggs.

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A mermaid- or "under the sea"-themed shower can be oh so magical. As a fun and fitting party activity, have your guests leave their "pearls of wisdom" for the mom-to-be.

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Bumblebee accents would be equally at home at a Mom-to-Bee shower or a Winnie the Pooh party. Either way, your guests will be buzzing about these yummy bumblebee cupcakes.

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These DIY painted pastel pumpkins will be right at home at a little pumpkin-themed shower. For a fun project, get a little group together to help make them ahead of the party.

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The baby hasn't arrived yet but this watermelon baby carriage is the next cutest thing! This edible decoration makes the perfect (healthy!) centerpiece for a dessert table.

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This storybook-themed baby shower is perfect for book lovers. Ask your guests to bring a children's book in lieu of a card to help build the baby's library.

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There's pretty much nothing new parents need more than diapers. Help build the mom-to-be's collection by asking guests to bring a pack of diapers to enter to win a raffle prize.

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If this isn't your first baby, you may want to consider a "sprinkle" instead of a full-blown shower. This theme works well with an elegant white color palette with pops of metallic.

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This decadent cake is ideal for a springtime baby shower. Your guests won't be able to say no to a second slice!

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If you already have a growing collection of hand-me-down baby clothes, why not turn them into a cute centerpiece for your baby shower? Don't forget to leave some room for the new additions your guests are sure to gift you!

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