Benefits of a Baby Shower Theme
Having a set theme for a baby shower event allows the host to plan each element of the shower more easily. Instead of debating between the green ladybug cake plates or the yellow sunflower cake plates, you know that your cake plates will have teddy bears on them, because the theme of the baby shower is a teddy bear theme.
A baby shower theme can also reflect something special or unique about the mother-to-be. For instance, if she travels often, you could have a travel-themed baby shower. If she enjoys a particular hobby such as hiking, sewing, gardening, photography or other activity, the baby shower theme could reflect that, adding a personal touch that will be meaningful to all who know the family.
Having a set theme for the baby shower gives the entire event a sense of cohesiveness and flow that makes the guests feel more comfortable. This lets the guests know there is an overall plan to the baby shower event.
How Do You Select A Baby Shower Theme?
Selecting the baby shower theme may be the most difficult part. Here are some quick ideas for how to pick a theme for the event.
- Ask the mother - Ask the mother-to-be what theme, if any, she wants. There may be a particular idea she had in mind. If not, you are free to choose whatever theme you want.
- Children's Book or Cartoon Character - There are many kid's cartoons that would make suitable baby shower themes such as Diego, Dora, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Dr. Seuss, or others, both classic and contemporary.
- Animal Themes - Perhaps your theme could be a particular animal, such as teddy bears, puppies, bugs (lady bugs are especially popular for a baby girl shower theme), frogs, butterflies, birds or many more. Another twist on an animal theme might be Noah's Ark with animal pairs or a type of animal such as Safari Animals or Ocean Animals.
- Color Baby Shower Themes - Sometimes just a color, or color combination, is enough to create a nice baby shower theme. Rainbow Baby Showers are also nice, especially since baby showers are often portrayed with a rain and umbrella icon. You might choose pink, purple or other feminine colors for a girl baby and blue, red and other masculine colors for a boy baby.
- Season or Month Themes - If the baby's due date is already known you might choose to use that as the baby shower theme. The season of anticipated arrival would make a great baby shower theme since Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter all have many ideas and activities that would be great for baby shower decorations and games. Or, use the due date month and create a baby shower theme around the Birthstone Color, flower of the month or other holidays that happen that month, like a Fourth of July baby shower for a baby born in July.
Baby shower themes are nearly endless, so don't be afraid to use your creativity when putting together a baby shower for friend or family. To keep informed of future baby shower themes, games, recipes and other ideas subscribe to the free BellaOnline Pregnancy Newsletter.
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This article is part of the Baby Shower Basics ebook which includes everything you need to put together a successful baby shower.
