Baby Shower Decoration Tips for Boy and Girl

If you haven’t decorated a baby shower before, you might not know where to start. But baby shower decorations can be quite simple and fun to organize. One of the largest factors is whether the parents know if they are having a boy or a girl. If they want to keep the baby’s gender a surprise, you might choose to theme your party with something neutral or just incorporate both pink and blue into your decor.

We’ll outline some overarching tips for how to organize a sweet baby shower and provide some ideal party decorations to decrease the amount of time required for shopping for the perfect décor. 

Baby Shower Decoration Tips

Ready to start planning the perfect party to welcome a new little one? Review these tips first to prepare for shopping for decorations.

1. Pick a theme: the simplest theme is boy or girl and if the couple doesn’t know the baby’s gender, you can theme it with both soft pink and soft blue. Or you can theme the party store, teddy bear, safari excursion, sweet as can “bee,” Candyland, fiesta and much more. When considering the theme, think about the parents’ personalities and what they might find fun.

2. Keep it simple: while you want to make your party charming, less is more when it comes to décor. You don’t need much. A few balloons, a photo booth, centerpieces and a banner are likely all you need. Ask your venue about rules for decorating to learn about limitations, if applicable.

3. Pamper mom: remember that while the baby is the reason for the party, it’s really a chance to pamper mom. Plan activities and a menu that will appeal to the new mom and be fun for her.

4. Use functional décor: as you think of ways to celebrate the new mom and her little one, try to select functional décor, such as a diaper cake or mini diaper centerpieces. Or make various centerpieces, such as one with washcloths and baby towels. Then tell the new parents to take the centerpieces home with them.

5. Build smooth transitions from activities: how you set up your party space into various zones can impact how smoothly the party flows. Think about where you’ll eat, open presents, mingle and allow the new parents to thank guests before they leave. Having various zones or a plan for how to move from one activity to another will keep your shower running on time if you have constraints with the event venue.

6. Party timing: plan your baby shower in the late second trimester or early third trimester. This will ensure the mom is comfortable during the shower and give the parents time to purchase any additional essentials after the shower before the baby arrives.

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