There are many different areas of planning when it comes to a baby shower. However, the theme is one of the most important because everything about the party is predicated on the theme that you pick. With all the different themes that you can pick, it could be hard to nail down just one.
However, once you have a theme everything will come easier. You can finally pick out the invitations and the decorations for the party.
Here are some ideas on themes for a baby shower:
1. Noah's Ark: This has been a popular theme recently for babies. This includes many different pictures and toys from the Noah?s Ark themed items. This is an especially cute idea of the parents expecting twins. The guests can bring two of everything, this way both babies will be getting presents.
2. Teddy bears: What baby isn?t going to love a small plush teddy bear? And the good thing is that you can buy teddy bears anywhere and in all sizes. The teddy bears can be center pieces and have balloons tied to him so they won?t fly away. Teddy bears could also be a cute prize. You don?t have to buy the teddy bears either. Invite the guests to bring in their cutest teddy bears as a way to celebrate.
3. Diapers: All babies need diapers. They will probably go through diapers more than any other thing they are going to own, therefore parents can never have enough. The organizer can decorate with diapers such as having a diaper cake. You can get diapers with different colors or different designs. If you want, include on the invitation that every guest bring a package of diapers. This gift will go a long way for the parents.
4. Stars: This theme can be very pretty depending on how you style the area of the party. You can have silvery streamers, hang stars from the ceiling or have glow in the dark stars. Stars can symbolize a lot such as birth and longevity. You can also have the guests wish on stars and write down what they hope for the baby.
5. Storybook character: Storybook characters are great for themes. It is easy to find the picture for the character this might be one of the easier decorating jobs you can have. There are so many different characters to choose from that you can pick a group of characters as well.
Boy-Based Themes
6. Sports: If the parents are into sports, the theme of the party could be baseball, football or any other sport that the family loves. You could have balloons shaped as balls or a cake in the shape of a sports design. Sports are popular among boys, although some girls could get this theme as well.
7. Racecars: Little boys love cars. You can have a racecar theme if the parents are expecting a boy. You can use little cars as a way to decorate the tables. You can also ask for presents that are related to racing.
Girl-Based Themes
8. Princess: If someone is expecting a girl, a princess theme could be appropriate. The entire baby shower could have a fairy tale setting. The centerpieces could be of miniature castles. The prizes given out for gifts could be crowns or tiaras for the guests. The mom-to-be could sit in a throne-like chair. There are many different ways to play with this theme.
9. Fairies: If you are having an outdoor party, you might want to consider a fairy them. This will make the party feel as though it is being held someplace else than just someone?s backyard. Create a fairy wonderland and have decorations that are related to the outdoors. You can use tiny fairy wings or butterflies to decorate the area to keep in theme with the party.
