29. We're with ya!
Have the guests show up in their ugliest "comfy" clothes (sweat pants and baggy shirts). Serve "stuffed" foods, and play a good game of stuff your shirt!
30. Surprise
Can't resist a good surprise? This is the theme for you. Just like any other shower, except the mom-to-be doesn't realize she's having one until she's there! Make extra sure beforehand that the expecting couple is up for a shower, and that they don’t have alternate plans. Keep in mind also, some people just don't like surprises!
31. Baby Animals
Who doesn't love little baby animals? Bring out all of your stuffed animals to use as decorations, play a game of "baby animal match", serve pigs in a blanket as appetizers and send your guests home with decorated bags of animal cookies!
32. Circus
Send in the clowns for the greatest baby shower theme on earth! Watch out for the stuffed animals lurking about as decorations. Have your guests test their abilities with games such as diaper stacking and bottle ring toss. Animal crackers in cute decorated bags make cute prizes!
33. It's a Zoo
Like the baby animals theme above, only using zoo type animals as decorations. Play action games to have your guests behaving like wild animals, and roaring with laughter!
34. Famous Firsts
Have guests bring gifts centered around baby's firsts (ie: baby's first outing, baby's first bath, baby's first book)
35. Bathtime baby
Rub a dub dub, a theme you will love! Rubber duckies run wild as decorations in this theme. Put them on tables, use them as balloon weights, even float clean ones in the punch bowl! The lucky ducky game will be a huge hit, and ducky shaped soaps are a great party favor! As a centerpiece, the bathtime baby is wonderful. Instructions on making this adorable decoration can be found on the how-to page.
36. Necessities Shower
Mom-to-be in need of the bare essentials? Instruct guests to bring the basics, like diapers and formula as gifts.
37. Knowledge is Power Shower
Have guest bring educational gifts, and/or a book in lieu of a card. Trivia/knowledge type games are the perfect type to play.
38. College Fund Shower
Set up a wishing well for guests to donate towards baby-to-be's college education. It's never too early to think ahead! Can be combined with theme above.
39. Be great, Donate
Parents-to-be already have everything imaginable? Well, how about donating your time and items to a baby/maternity charity drive? There are too many moms and moms-to-be out there who have absolutely nothing, and would sure appreciate the help!
40. Rainy Days Shower
What could be a better theme for a shower than, well, a shower? Decorate umbrellas (regular and/or mini) and hang upside down from the ceiling (fill with balloons and items), or place on tables. Raindrops can be easily made out of blue paper.
41. Luxury shower
With all the stresses and strains of being a new parent, how about asking guests to bring gifts that will make the parents-to-be's job a little easier? Diaper Genies, baby slings, bottle/wipes warmers and similar items are perfect for this shower theme. And why not reward your guests' generosity by giving gift certificates as prizes?
42. Flower Power Shower
Flowers, flowers and more flowers! Use either real flower arrangements or make your own out of baby socks (instructions on how-to page) to decorate for this floral festivity.
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