Choose a Baby Shower Theme

Decide what type of theme you want for the baby shower. It will set the tone of the party and may impact where you host the baby shower, as well as its menu and decorations. Baby shower themes can be as simple as blue or pink if you know the sex of the baby. It's important to consider what mommy-to-be's style is and what theme she will like. You might also want to take the guest list into account.

Here are the most important considerations to make when deciding on the Perfect Baby Shower Theme:

1. Talk with the expectant mother about what theme she would enjoy the most.
The main reason for having the shower is to help her prepare for and be excited about the arrival of her baby. So her feelings are the most important consideration.

2. Whatever theme the expectant mother has chosen for the nursery is an excellent suggestion for the baby shower theme.
It will help the mommy-to-be fill her nursery with toys, decor, and matching colors.

3. Is the baby a boy or a girl?
This definitely will influence the theme, colors, and ideas. Pink vs. Blue, dolls vs. trucks?

4. Is the soon-to-be mother expecting twins?
If so, "twins" is a great theme to play with. Peas in a Pod, Noah's Ark (two by two), and more...

5. Does the expectant mother already have children?
Many people throw a shower for each child because each child is special and unique. Using the same theme as the expectant mother had with a previous baby is any option.

6. Is the Mommy-to-be adopting her baby?
The baby shower theme shouldn't be handled any differently. The only difference is obviously that the theme of pregnancy shouldn't be used.

7. Choose a baby shower theme that is fun! After all, this is a party!

Having a specific theme can make the baby shower so much fun. It also helps create a feeling of constancy and gives everyone a focal point. Anything and everything that relates to a baby can be used in the decorations, invitations, gifts, favors, food and more.
The theme that you choose for the baby shower will affect every other aspect of the shower. It decides the decorations, the invitations, the games, the favors, the gifts, and food that you will have. So choose well!