Fabulous Baby Shower Ideas

A baby shower is an extremely exciting get-together for the mum-to-be and it can be just as enjoyable to plan!

What's included in this article:

• What is a Baby Shower?

• How to Plan a Baby Shower at Home?

• What Are the Best Baby Shower Activities & Baby Shower Games to Include?

• Baby Shower Decorations & Accessory Ideas

• What Are the Best Baby Shower Gifts?

• Who to Invite to the Baby Shower?

What is a Baby Shower?

A baby shower is an American tradition where the mum-to-be is ‘showered’ with gifts for the baby to come. Over recent years it has become more and more popular in the UK. Baby Showers are usually a get-together with close family and friends where you celebrate the life of the unborn baby. The baby shower is usually planned by one of the mum-to-be’s close friends or family members and will be held usually 4-6 weeks before the due date. This is so that mum-to-be is feeling comfortable in her pregnancy so that she can enjoy the whole experience.

What Baby Shower Venues Should You Think About?

You need to think about the mum-to-be when it comes to deciding on your baby shower venues. If you do that then you can’t go wrong with the venue. We would suggest you think about your budget, the number of people you are inviting and the weather before settling on a venue. Here are some popular baby shower venues:

How to Plan a Baby Shower at Home?

Planning a baby shower at home has become extremely popular and is quite a stress-free and fun planning process to be a part of. A baby shower at home is sometimes perfect so that the mum-to-be is comfortable in her own or the host's home instead of being out in an organised venue. And anyone can plan a baby shower at home so long as it is planned correctly and you follow these simple steps:

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What Are the Best Baby Shower Activities & Baby Shower Games to Include?

There are so many different baby shower activities and baby shower games around it can be hard trying to narrow it down to the best ones to include in your plans. So we thought we would make the whole process as easy as possible and put together a list of some of our favourite baby shower ideas. You could also check out our group activities to see if any take your fancy as some baby shower fun.

Top 10 Baby Shower Activities

1. Bunting Making

Pros - The perfect chance to get creative

Cons - You may not have a creative group at the baby shower

If you are looking for something that will get you creative and make something of your own, then bunting making might be just the thing you’ve been looking for. Whether you want an organised bunting making experience where a professional comes to teach you tips and tricks to create it. If you want to DIY the experience, places like Hobbycraft have great supplies and advice to make your own.

2. Baby Grow Customisation

Pros - The mum-to-be has some new baby grows for the new baby

Cons - Some of the designs may be a little bit…unique

Newborns always go through plenty of baby grows and what better way to make use of your time than by decorating your baby's grow? This way the mum-to-be will have some personalised baby grows that all her closest friends and family have created. You could do this with an organised baby grow customisation event or just by collecting all the equipment you need yourself.

3. Perfume Making

Pros - Relax and make your signature scent

Cons - Not great if you haven’t got the best judgement of smell

See how well your nose works and create your signature scent with something like our own organised perfume making class. With this experience, you will have an expert with you teaching you about all the different blends before you choose which notes you want to create your scent. It’s the perfect addition if you are looking for a way to relax and unwind.

4. Baby Mobile Making

Pros - Making something the baby will use

Cons - Can be hard deciding what theme you want it to be

If the mum-to-be hasn’t yet got the bits and bobs she needs for her newborn baby a baby mobile making class like this may be perfect. It’s a great opportunity for you all to work together, get creative and leave the experience with a complete baby mobile that has been made by her nearest and dearest!

5. Mobile Afternoon Tea

Pros - A classic addition to any girly get together

Cons - You may eat one too many cakes

Everyone loves tea, cakes and scones and what better time to add them into a get-together than with a baby shower? Out of all the baby shower ideas, this takes the biscuit! You could have an organised afternoon tea where experts come to you or create your own to suit all the girls. Buy sandwiches and make some delicious cakes for everyone.

6. Ceramic Painting

Pros - A therapeutic extra that lets you get creative

Cons - Keep away from any clumsy guests

For bringing out your creative flare why not try out your own ceramic painting experience? Whether you are wanting to try out something a little more personalised or you are just looking for something different this will be great. You could also just buy your own white mugs, plates, bowls etc. and all the paints and make your activity out of this baby shower idea.

7. Chocolate Making

Pros - Tasty treat for everyone to enjoy

Cons - It may ruin a few diets

Chocolate is a girl’s best friend so when you’ve got all your nearest and dearest ladies around with you why not incorporate a tasty activity like this? You could have an organised event like our very own chocolate making and learn all the tips and tricks to some delicious chocolate from a professional. Or you could completely DIY the experience and try it out yourselves from scratch!

8. Baby Book Workshop

Pros - Make a memento for the mum-to-be and baby

Cons - Creating the book could cause a few paper cuts

This is a great DIY experience or you can enjoy an organised baby book workshop. All you need to do is put together some written messages and put them inside envelopes for the mum-to-be to open throughout her becoming a parent. It’s also a good idea to get a Polaroid camera to use throughout the day so you can put them in the baby book too.

9. Baby Quilt/Cushion Making

Pros - Keepsake to remember the baby shower by

Cons - Can potentially highlight your lack of sewing skills

Choose a colour scheme and all get sewing! In between the rest of your baby shower ideas, it would be great if you all worked together and made a keepsake for the mum-to-be. Think of a bespoke patchwork blanket or cushion in squares. Each of your guests will be able to make their design and then they can all be put together into one massive piece for the baby.

10. Flower Crown Making

Pros - Can be reused on multiple occasions

Cons - May not suit everyone

Bring out your inner boho girl with an experience like our own flower crown making. You could have the host of a professional tutor come to your venue and help you put together your flower crowns. Or you could get even more creative and do it all yourself! Either way, we are sure it will be an experience that everyone will enjoy.

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15 Baby Shower Games

1. Guess Who

2. The Baby Bucket List

3. Blindfolded Nappy Changing

4. Name That Song

5. Celebrity Babies

6. Don't Let Your Water (Balloon) Break!

7. Big-Belly Twister

8. Baby Bingo

9. Baby Pool

10. Before They Were Famous

11. Baby Name Maker

12. Baby Animal Names

13. Dirty Nappies

14. Toilet Paper Nappy Race

15. Guess Her Measurements

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Baby Shower Decorations & Accessory Ideas

Balloons

Balloons always make a difference when it comes to decorating for a party or get-together. It will indicate what the event is and they make a great background for some baby shower pictures! If you look online, you will find so many amazing balloons that you could order. 

Photo Props

There is no way you will be planning and going to a baby shower without taking a few photos to keep as memories. So picking up a few photo props to use to mark the celebration is always a good idea. Whether you want banners, Instagram signs etc. or you want to make your own photo props it’s always a good extra. There are some great photo props on Party Pieces.

Tableware

During the baby shower, we’re sure there will be some sort of food and drink options available for all your guests. So picking out some paper plates, cups and napkins will be perfect so that you don’t have loads of mess left for you at the end of the day. And there are so many themed tableware options for you to choose from. Like these from Party Packs.

Mother-to-Be Sash

Although you will all know who the mother-to-be is at the baby shower, it’s always a nice touch to give her a sash so that she has some recognition and feels like the special person in the whole event. You can get all these sashes online but we love this one on Not on the High Street!

DIY Table Centrepieces

Although you could buy different table centrepieces for the baby shower it would be affordable and really fun to do your own DIY table centrepieces. You could get all the girls together before the big day and get creative. If you are looking for some ideas, the Cutest Baby Shower Ideas blog has a great piece on different centrepieces you can create.

Baby Shower Gift Bags

If you are wanting to give out some gifts or favours to your guests to thank them for coming to your baby shower it would be a great idea to put together some baby shower gift bags. You could fill these with something small like sweets or toiletries. It’s just a small token to say thank you, Etsy has some great baby shower gift bag options.

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What Are the Best Baby Shower Gifts?

Baby Age Mat

Everyone loves taking photos of their newborn baby and what better prop for something like that than a baby age mat? This way every time they take a photo of their baby when they’re 1 week, 3 months, 2 years etc. they have this mat to use too!

Personalised Baby Grow

Babies live in baby grows so making this part of your baby shower gift is a great idea, especially with all the different ones you can get online. But if you are looking for a way to make this gift special you could get a personalised baby grow. Either add the baby’s name, if you know it or the baby’s surname. Not on the High Street sell a great personalised baby grow.

Cot Mobile

We’re sure there are a few things the mum-to-be won’t get until last minute or at least till after the baby shower. This is why a cot mobile would be a great purchase if you are wanting to spoil the new baby. There are so many amazing mobiles out there but if you are looking for a neutral one we love the lamb mobile from John Lewis.

Pamper Gift for New Mum

There is no denying that a new mum has to go through a lot to adjust to being a mum so what better baby shower gift than something she can use to pamper herself either before or after the baby arrives? This could be something as simple as a face mask or a full spa day that the two of you could go on. If you are looking for something small, Sanctuary Spa does a great jar full of things for new mums.

Memory Book/Milestone Journal

Everything a baby does is incredible to new parents, their first smile, word, crawl, everything. And what better gift than a beautiful book or journal that they can document it all in to look back on? It’s something that most parents do with their babies so buying it for them would be a great idea.

Personalised Cutlery Set

Although they won’t be able to use it straight away, a personalised cutlery set would be a special present that the mum-to-be will love. Of course, this present is only a good idea if the mum-to-be has said what the newborn name is going to be. Otherwise, an ordinary cutlery set could also work for the occasion. For a personalised cutlery set we love the one sold on Prezzy Box.

Comforter/­Blanket

Usually, you will find most babies have a comforter or blanket that they can’t do without. What better present for the newborn than something that will comfort them? It’s always handy to have a few of these stocked up as a baby can be fussy about what type they like. The bunny comforter from John Lewis would be a perfect choice.

Bibs & Muslin Squares

There is nothing a new parent will appreciate more than new bibs & muslin squares because trust us when we say she will go through so many of them. It’s a thoughtful and useful gift that would be great to add to your main present of choice. We love the range that Asda stocks, you’ll find a pack suited to the mum-to-be and her baby.

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Who to Invite to the Baby Shower?

Close family members and friends should always be the first invited to the baby shower. But it is always a good idea to consult with the mum-to-be on who you are thinking to invite, just in case there are any friends or family that you haven’t thought about. It has also become a lot more popular to have a mixed baby shower where the dad-to-be and other close friends and family of the opposite sex are invited. After all, it's his baby too so if you want him to be a part of the occasion make sure you invite them all.

If you are looking for planning your baby shower, we have plenty of group activities that will be suited for the occasion. And we offer all our activities across 40 different group locations.