50 Best Baby Shower Ideas to Celebrate Your Favorite Mom-to-Be

You've got nothing but "babies" on the brain already—so why not serve up this delicious Dutch baby at your shower? The custard-like interior is beyond good.

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These sweet strawberry shortcakes are pretty enough to serve as the centerpiece at any baby shower. They're like décor and food all in one!

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Nothing's quite as cheerful as lemon, and this cake is loaded with the sunny flavor. A smattering of edible flowers makes it even more on-theme.

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Baby showers are typically held four to six weeks before the baby's due date—which means the mom-to-be will likely be carrying a pretty big baby bump at her celebration! Embrace this feeling by throwing an "about to pop"-themed soirée. Popcorn is generally the go-to snack for this theme, but you can bring a little extra snap, crackle, and POP to your party with these cute Rice Krispies Treats.

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Celebrate your Autumn baby with a "Fallin' for Baby" shower! This theme puts a pretty pastel twist on all of your favorite fall things, including pumpkins, caramel apples, and pie.

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SHOP MELAMINE DISHES

Hey baby! Bring some color and playfulness to your baby shower with this easy tutorial for a floral honeycomb backdrop. Incorporate faux garlands and flowers for added appeal.

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Get inspired by this gorgeous garden-themed baby shower that's more classy than cutesy. Your guests will be totally enchanted by the soft color palette of baby blue, white, and dusty rose.

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Now here's a horse of a different color! Equestrian mamas-to-be will love this horse-themed baby shower that's filled with playful details like a millennial pink horse head vase.

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Everybody wins with this gold raffle drum that's overflowing with truffles instead of tickets. This is a simple way to bring a touch of glamour and a splash of color to your shower.

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SHOP RAFFLE DRUMS

Show your guests your gratitude with these cute pots of homemade mint sugar lip scrub. Your friends and family will love this pout-saving party favor that's perfect for a winter baby shower.

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Decorating your own baby clothes can easily end in a mess. But this tutorial uses iron-on letters and vinyl designs to create adorable onesies that the mom-to-be will actually want to put on her little one.

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A butterfly theme is sweet, whimsical, and easy to achieve. Follow the tips in this tutorial to get the butterfly effect at your special event.

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Ahoy baby! Throw a nautical-themed baby shower with DIY rope balls and mason jar candles filled with sand and tea lights.

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A "ready to hatch" theme is lovely any time of year but especially in the springtime. Elevate your tablescape with faux greenery and pink, yellow, and coral decorative eggs.

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An ice cream bar will surely be the cherry on top of your baby shower. Don't forget the fun toppings, from sprinkles to peanut butter cups!

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If the mom-to-be loves travel and adventure, then a sailboat-themed soirée might be perfect for her. We love that this nautical motif uses pastel tones rather than the traditional navy blue and white.

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Speaking of bumblebees, what better way to sweeten the pot for your baby shower guests than with a little local honey? Follow this fun tutorial to create these adorable little jars yourself.

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Whether you're celebrating a baby girl or you just love pink, a rose-hued shower is sure to make a sweet statement. And a pretty pink dessert bar is the perfect place to start!

Bumblebee accents would be equally at home at a Mom-to-Bee shower or a Winnie the Pooh party. Either way, your guests will be buzzing about these yummy bumblebee cupcakes.

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SHOP EDIBLE BUMBLEBEE CUPCAKE TOPPERS

A mermaid- or "under the sea"-themed shower can be oh so magical. As a fun and fitting party activity, have your guests leave their "pearls of wisdom" for the mom-to-be.

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A floral baby shower is nothing new, but this stunning wall of fresh flowers breathes new life into the theme. It's also a cinch to create with this easy tutorial!

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A soft red and green palette offers a fresh take on the ladybug theme. Plus, everyone knows ladybugs are good luck — something every mom-to-be could use a little of!

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The baby hasn't arrived yet but this watermelon baby carriage is the next cutest thing! This edible decoration makes the perfect (healthy!) centerpiece for a dessert table.

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SHOP PACIFIERS

Your guests will be carried away by this whimsical baby shower theme! Follow this easy tutorial to make your own paper hot air balloon decorations.

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This storybook-themed baby shower is perfect for book lovers. Ask your guests to bring a children's book in lieu of a card to help build the baby's library.

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A is for adorable! Your little one won't be reciting their ABCs for a while but that shouldn't stop you from throwing an alphabet-themed baby shower. Wooden ABC blocks make great decorations, and your child will get a lot of use out of them in the years to come!

The only thing more precious than this gem and crystal-themed baby shower is your little one on the way! Create a luxe tablescape for your party by layering it withgems, crystals, and furs.

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