Baby showers ideas
Baby showers: themes, setups and activities
Showers are short, daytime and centred on one table: food, gifts and a backdrop for photos. Pick a theme for the palette and centrepieces, then add the setup, games and rentals that fit your room.
Themes
3 baby shower themes
Each theme lists a palette, decor, setups, activities, props and the rentals with live prices.
Baby showers
Teddy bear picnic shower
Gingham, honey tones and a picnic on the lawn
See the setup, games and rentals
Setup ideas
How to set up a baby shower
Layouts for backyards, tents and indoor rooms, with the rentals each one takes.
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Brunch at rounds
Indoors
Rounds of eight with a gift table, a dessert table and a backdrop behind the parent-to-be's seat.
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Garden party
Backyard
Garden chairs at a long table under a canopy, with a lemonade station in the shade.
- 3
Lounge shower
Any space
Sofas and armchairs in a circle for gift opening, with a grazing table instead of a sit-down meal.
Activities, games and props
Things to do at a baby shower
Gift opening circle
A comfortable seat for the parent-to-be and a lounge circle around it.
Rent: Lounge armchair ($165), Lounge sofa ($330)
Guess the bump
A ball of ribbon; each guest cuts a length they think fits.
DIY: no rental needed
Onesie decorating station
Fabric markers and plain onesies on a covered table.
Rent: 6' banquet table ($11.55)
Mocktail or lemonade bar
Two dispensers and a tray of garnishes.
Rent: Beverage dispenser ($12.10), Serving tray / platter ($5.50)
Baby photo match
Guests bring a baby photo; others guess who is who.
DIY: no rental needed
Questions
Baby showers FAQs
What do I need to rent for a baby shower?
Usually chairs and tables for every guest, linens, a dessert or gift table, plates and glassware if you are serving brunch, and a backdrop. Many hosts add a beverage dispenser and cake stand.
How many guests come to a typical baby shower?
Most showers are 20 to 50 guests, which fits three to six 60-inch rounds or two long banquet tables.
Can I set up a shower in a small apartment?
Yes: skip seated dining, use a lounge setup with a grazing table and rent folding chairs for the gift circle.
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