Baby Shower Themes and Ideas for Girls

Putting together a baby shower for a very lucky parent-to-be can be a lot to think about, but it can also be loads of fun. One of the first steps is to choose a great theme. As you brainstorm, think about the guest of honor and the kind of theme they’d love. If you’re certain they’re happy to reveal they’re having a baby girl, get inspired by these baby shower themes for girls, including ideas for colors, decorations, food, and games. Keep in mind that any of these theme ideas can also work for a baby boy!

How to Pick a Baby Shower Theme for Girls

Selecting a baby shower theme for a girl can be an exciting process, reflecting the style and personality of the parents-to-be. Here are a few things to consider:

• Pick a theme that resonates with the family’s interests. Would they like a baby shower that reflects their love of modern design, or would they prefer something that’s more baby-focused? Do they have a hobby or a favorite sports team you can reflect in the theme? Is there something they’re looking forward to doing with their child (like reading their favorite books to them)? Let the new parent’s personality and passions shine through.

• Think about what colors, patterns, and elements make you feel joyful and inspired, as these will help set the tone for the celebration.

• Consider the season when planning the baby shower or the time of the year the baby will be born. For example, if the little one is going to be a springtime baby, a spring theme might be a good choice.

• Add personal touches and favorite motifs of the parents can also help guide the theme choice, making the event feel uniquely theirs.

• Still not sure? Take our Perfect Baby Shower Theme? quiz.

Classic Baby Shower Themes for Girls

From princesses to teddy bears, here are some classic baby shower themes for girls that are sure to please.

Princess Theme

When it comes to parties, princess parties never go out of style. The great thing about this princess theme for baby showers is that there are so many regal symbols to play with: castles, tiaras, crowns, thrones, bows, and more.

Decoration Ideas:

• For a color scheme, choose gold or silver paired with pink or the very regal purple

• As a centerpiece, make a princess-themed diaper cake in the shape of a castle

• Drape gold, pink, or purple material over an armchair to make a DIY throne for the mom-to-be to sit on

• Hang two sheets of pink tulle (or some other fabric) behind the food table from under a plastic or paper crown; then pull the two sheets to the side, like a curtain, and cinch them with ribbon to create a royal backdrop.

Food Ideas:

• Organize a tea party offering a range of fancy tea flavors

• Serve sandwiches cut into the shape of a crown

• Frost cookies in the shapes of tiaras, silk bows, or royal rattles

• Ice cupcakes and decorate them with edible sugar beads or glitter

• Top the cake with a tiara or crown cake topper.

Game Ideas:

A great baby shower game is to play princess trivia with your guests. Ask questions about princesses from real life, history, fairy tales, cartoons, or movies. For example, ask questions like, name a princess who’s currently living?

Teddy Bear Theme

Embrace the wonderful, cuddly world of teddy bears for a baby shower theme. A teddy bear-themed baby shower is charming, versatile, and gender-neutral, providing a wealth of adorable decorations, food, and game ideas to infuse your celebration with warmth and love.

Decoration Ideas:

• Use teddy bears of different sizes as centerpieces for your baby shower table decoration.

• Opt for balloons in shades of brown and white, and consider some shaped like teddy bears for an extra touch of charm for your baby shower theme.

• Make or purchase bear-shaped bunting in soft colors to decorate your venue.

• Use plates, napkins, and cups adorned with cute bear illustrations for a bear-themed table setting.

Food Ideas:

• Celebrate your teddy bear-themed baby shower by using a bear-shaped cookie cutter to create fun finger sandwiches.

• Decorate cupcakes with icing and sweets to resemble teddy bear faces.

• Create a cake in the shape of a honey pot with a bear figure, referencing your favorite honey-loving bear character.

• Delight your guests with biscuits cut into the shape of teddy bears and decorated with icing.

Game Ideas:

• Play name the bear. Have a selection of different teddy bears and ask guests to come up with creative names for them.

• Fill a jar with small teddy bears or gummy bears and have guests guess how many are inside. You might even give a prize to the closest guess.

• For your teddy bear-themed baby shower, play Pin the Bow on the Bear, a variation of Pin the Tail on the Donkey, where blindfolded guests try to stick a bow onto a large bear poster.

Flower Theme

Flowers are a timeless theme and a relatively easy one to decorate with if you can get your hands on some lovely fresh flowers, or some nice-looking artificial ones. It’s also a great theme if you’re hosting the shower in your garden.

Decoration Ideas:

• Create a bouquet diaper cake as a centerpiece

• Tie balloons together in the shape of a flower bloom

• For a whimsical touch, hang colorful pennant banners, lanterns, and individual flower stems from a string

• Hang a banner above the buffet table that says "Baby in Bloom."

Food Ideas:

• If you’re a talented baker, make sugar art for decorating cupcakes so they look like flower blooms, or if you need assistance, ask your local bakery or cake shop for help

• Ice cookies to look like flowers

• Slice up fruit and arrange the slices on a tray to create a flower shape (grapes or cherries work as buds; slices of melon or pineapple can serve as petals; and celery is a great stalk)

• If you’ve opted for a cake, decorate it with fresh flowers.

Game Ideas:

If the parents haven't settled on a baby name yet, ask guests to list as many flower-inspired baby names as possible. The person who lists the most names wins. The prize can be a bunch of fresh flowers to take home!

Unique Baby Shower Themes for Girls

If the parents-to-be are a little less traditional, opt for one of these unique baby shower themes, such as a safari theme for wildlife lovers or a powerful superheroine theme.

Safari and Animal Themes

We all know the new baby will be the king or queen of the jungle (and possibly born to be wild!), so a safari or jungle baby shower theme is a fun and great idea for a baby girl or boy. And it’s perfect if the parents-to-be love nature and wildlife.

Decoration Ideas:

• Put some luscious indoor plants around the room and as table decorations to create an indoor jungle for the baby shower.

• Hang some brightly colored balloons and streamers, such as forest green, orange, yellow, lime green, and black to represent jungle colors. Or, opt for safari khaki or camouflage colors.

• Ask a few guests to bring jungle animal toys to decorate the buffet table; after the event, the toys can be taken home by the parent-to-be.

• As a centerpiece that then becomes a gift for the parents, a jungle-themed diaper cake is perfect for a baby shower.

Food Ideas:

• Choose fruits like bananas, mangos, and pineapples for the baby shower, or go for more exotic tropical fruits like coconuts and papayas.

• For some safari or animal-themed baby shower cakes, you could serve cupcakes decorated to look like monkey faces.

• It’s relatively easy to create a dip platter that looks like a lion: Put some dip—like hummus—on a tray, have carrot sticks radiating out to look like the lion’s mane, then add some other veggies for the eyes, nose, and mouth.

• For drinks, serve banana smoothies or some green-colored fizzy pop or mocktails labeled “jungle” or “safari juice.” Jugs of lemonade can be labeled the “watering hole,” and chocolate fondue can be labeled the “mud pit.”

Game Ideas:

• Create an exciting treasure hunt for the baby shower with safari clues and rewards. Guests can search for items like plush animals, plastic fruits, and exotic flowers.

• Play lively music and ask guests to dance as different animals.

• Prepare animal-shaped biscuits and let guests decorate them.

• Invite your guests to play this baby animals game, where guests match the animal (e.g., kangaroo) to the baby name (e.g., joey).

Mermaid Theme

Picking the mermaid theme for a little girl’s baby shower gives you lots of mesmerizing underwater colors and symbols to play with. Get creative with all things under the sea.

Decoration Ideas:

• Choose colors like purples, greens, blues, and aquas

• Create wave-like tablecloths for the food table: Buy thin, plastic tablecloths in various greenish-blue colors, cut wavy edges, and layer the different colors so they all show

• For an extra beachy feel, scatter sand or shells between the food platters

• Cut shapes out of card stock like corals, seahorses, fish, dolphins, and mermaids to decorate the tables

• To create a stream of bubbles, blow up white or transparent balloons in various sizes, and hang them in an upward spiral shape from smallest to largest

• Make seaweed out of green streamers

• For a mermaid-themed garland, fold short bits of purple and aqua tulle in half over a piece of string and cinch the tulle together right under the string to secure it in place

• Hang purple and aqua streamers for an under-the-sea vibe

• Hang a banner over the food table bearing the message "Little Mermaid: Coming Soon."

Food Ideas:

• Frost cupcakes to look like shells

• Bake cookies in the shape of starfish

• Create edible clam shells by sandwiching two cookies together slightly askew with frosting, and adding a white, edible sugar bead in the wider half to represent a pearl

• String about 10 green or red grapes onto a skewer and label them seaweed skewers

• Use food dye to make aqua-colored lemonade, and call it seawater

• For the cake, use icing, food coloring, and edible glitter to create a mermaid’s tail as it dives into the cake

• For savories, use dip and veggies to create an octopus shape

• Form your croissants into the shape of a crab by placing two toothpicks where the eyes would be, and then stick a blueberry or printed eye shapes at the ends.

Game Ideas:

A fun baby shower activity idea is to ask guests to write a message in a bottle. Put all the notes in a giant glass bottle for the baby girl to read when she grows up.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Theme

The parent-to-be and their little shining star are the focus on this special day, so why not go with a star baby shower theme inspired by this popular children's song. This baby theme can be quite easy to bring together.

Decoration Ideas:

• Decorate the party zone with lots of star and moon shapes cut out from yellow or gold paper card stock

• Set a nighttime mood with dark blue or black hues and pops of yellow or gold

• Hang a string of fairy lights

• Have a "twinkle, twinkle little star" diaper cake topper as a decorative centerpiece.

• Cut mini star shapes out of gold glitter paper, and glue them onto the ends of toothpicks, which you can stick into any small bite-size snacks

• Glue mini paper stars onto striped paper drinking straws.

Food Ideas:

• Prepare star-shaped cake pops

• Bake a cake in the shape of a shooting star, frost it, and decorate with edible gold glitter and edible gold sugar beads

• Cut tea sandwiches into star and moon shapes

• Cut out cookies in the shape of stars, moons, and clouds

• Ice cupcakes in frosting that has been colored with dark blue food dye and sprinkle edible stars on top.

Game Ideas:

• Ask your guests to "wish upon a star" for the baby by writing down their best wishes for the newborn (which she can read when she’s older)

• Alternatively, print out this “Wishes for Baby” game

• Bring a xylophone or toy keyboard to the shower and ask each guest to play "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"—the superstar who gets the loudest cheers wins a prize.

Superheroine Theme

Not all superheroes wear capes! Sometimes they wear maternity wear or bibs! The superhero theme is great if the parents-to-be are having a girl because there are many inspirational heroines.

Decoration Ideas:

• Either choose one character’s colors to base your theme on, or have a general superhero theme with lots of red, yellow, and blue used for the tablecloth, balloons, crepe paper décor, paper plates, and pennant banners

• Cover a bar table so it looks like a superhero cape by using a long red tablecloth that reaches the floor, and then place yellow or blue material on the tabletop between the serving plates

• Style invitations in the shape of a baby’s playsuit, designed to look like a superhero outfit

• Salute the mom-to-be with a sign saying, "A little wonder baby is coming! Let’s celebrate mom-to-be—a real-life superhero!"

Food Ideas:

• Make cookies shaped and frosted to look like a superhero’s mask

• Prepare a multi-tiered cake designed to look like a superhero’s suit; it could even be designed to look like a pregnant superhero, so the mom-to-be knows you think she’s doing an amazing job

• Have bowls of green candies to represent kryptonite, that famous weakness of some superheroes—they’ll be the weakness of anyone with a sweet tooth, too.

Game Ideas:

• Ask guests to name as many heroines from movies, books, TV shows, or comics as they can, with some hints to help, and the guest who guesses the most wins a prize

• Ask guests to write down what superpowers they think the mom-to-be has and what superpowers they hope her little superhero will have.

Cute Baby Shower Themes for Girls

The new baby girl is soon going to be the cutest thing around town, so why not pick one of these adorable baby shower themes to reflect that!

Tea Party Theme

A tea party-themed baby shower offers a charming and elegant way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a little lady. With its focus on delightful teas, delicate treats, and a touch of vintage flair, this theme sets the stage for a memorable and sophisticated gathering.

Decoration Ideas:

• Use fine china or mismatched teapots and teacups for vintage table settings. Incorporate lace tablecloths and floral centerpieces for a classic tea party feel

• Create floral arrangements using fresh or faux flowers like roses, peonies, and daisies. Arrange them in teapots or small vases to enhance the tea party ambiance

• Decorate with pastel-colored bunting or garlands made from paper or fabric. Consider adding a “Tea for Two” banner for a charming touch

• Set up a favor station with tea-themed goodies like loose-leaf teas, tea bags in decorative tins, or tea-infused soaps.

Food Ideas:

• Serve an assortment of finger sandwiches with fillings like cucumber, egg salad, and smoked salmon

• Offer freshly baked scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam for a traditional tea treat

• Include an array of mini pastries, such as éclairs, tarts, and macarons, for a sweet touch

• Provide a selection of teas, including classic black teas, herbal options, and fruity blends. Don't forget to offer both hot and iced tea.

Game Ideas:

You could create a trivia game with questions related to tea history, types of tea, and tea customs. You could also play Guess the Tea Flavor or have a tea-tasting contest where guests sample different types of tea and rate them on flavor, aroma, and appearance. Award a prize for the most discerning palate.

Elephant Theme

It’s hard not to love those gentle giants, so it’s a lovely theme for a baby shower. An elephant-themed baby shower is both charming and versatile, offering a world of delightful decorations, food, and game ideas to bring warmth and love to your celebration.

Decoration Ideas:

• Use plush elephants of varying sizes as the centerpieces for your tables

• Opt for elephant-themed balloons in shades of grey, blue, and white, and consider some shaped like elephants for an extra touch of charm

• Make or purchase bunting shaped like elephants in soft colors to decorate your venue

• Use plates, napkins, and cups adorned with elegant elephant illustrations.

Food Ideas:

• Use an elephant-shaped cookie cutter to create fun sandwiches for your cute elephant-themed baby shower

• Decorate cupcakes with icing and sweets to resemble elephant faces.

• Make a cake in the shape of a jungle with an elephant figure, for a delightful centerpiece

• Amuse your guests with biscuits cut into the shape of elephants and decorated with icing.

You can find more ideas for your elephant-themed baby shower in our dedicated article.

Bunny Theme

A bunny-themed baby shower is a delightful way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a baby girl with a touch of whimsy and charm. This theme brings a playful and cozy atmosphere to the gathering, and it offers adorable decorations, cute treats, and fun games. Here’s how to create a hopping good time at your bunny-themed baby shower.

Decoration Ideas:

• Use soft, plush bunnies or bunny-shaped floral arrangements as table centerpieces. Add some greenery and pastel-colored flowers for a fresh look

• Incorporate bunny ears and tails into your décor. You could use them on napkins, place cards, or as part of a photo booth backdrop

• Add carrot-themed decorations such as carrot garlands or stuffed carrot toys to complement the cute bunny theme

• Opt for soft pastel colors like pink, blue, and mint green. Use these shades for balloons, streamers, and table settings to create a cohesive look.

Food Ideas:

• Serve cookies in the shape of bunnies, decorated with icing or sprinkles for a sweet treat

• Offer a delicious carrot cake or carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for a thematic nod to the bunny’s favorite snack

• Create a bunny-themed platter with fresh fruits and vegetables arranged in the shape of a bunny or using bunny-shaped cookie cutters

• Serve a fruity punch with Easter egg-shaped ice cubes or garnish with small bunny-shaped candies.

Game Ideas:

For something active, organize a fun bunny hop race where guests hop from one point to another using bunny ears and tails. And for the creative kid in you, set up a craft station where guests can make their own bunny ears or decorate bunny masks as a fun, interactive activity.

Fairy Theme

For a magical and cute baby shower theme for girls, the fairy theme offers many options. Create an enchanted forest out of your garden or create a spellbinding food table fit for a fairy queen and her baby girl.

Decoration Ideas:

• For an enchanted forest shower, have some fake grass on the buffet table, and hang some branches overhead that you can decorate with flowers or colorful pennants

• For a classic fairy shower, get a few helium balloons in purple, pink, or white, and cover them in soft tulle, cinching the tulle at the base of each balloon with the extra material hanging down below so that it looks like a floating fairy

• Buy a tree stump serving board or live edge cutting board and use the top for serving appetizers or cupcakes decorated to look like toadstools

• Make tablecloths from pink or purple tulle to look like fairy skirts

• Decorate the buffet table with cutouts of pixies, fairy wands, fairy wings, and tiaras

• Create mini cutouts to stick on the ends of toothpicks for small snacks, like cheese

• Hang string lights and a sign that says "We’re waiting for a baby pixie" or "Welcome, fairy princess"

• At the entrance, hang a sign that says "Fairies Welcome" and ask the mom-to-be to wear fairy wings

• Provide guests with bottles of glitter (fairy dust) that they can use to shower the mom-to-be when she enters.

Food Ideas:

• Cut sandwiches into the shapes of fairies or butterflies

• Decorate cupcakes or cake pops to look like toadstools

• Ice doughnuts in pink or purple icing and sprinkle with edible glitter

• Create edible fairy wands by placing a star-shaped cookie at the end of a long stick

• Fill jars with pink and purple cotton candy to look like a swirling fairy potion

• If you’ve chosen to have a cake, frost it to look like a fairy

• For a rustic or woodlands theme cake, decorate it with dollops of freshly whipped cream, berries, mint leaves, and mini chocolate toadstools with a pixie cake topper.

Game Ideas:

As a fun activity, have sheets of paper and arts and crafts tools like glitter, paint, glue, and scissors readily available. Ask your guests to decorate their sheet, leaving a space to write their "fairy godmother" wishes for the baby. The new parents can put these aside for their little fairy to read in years to come.

Seasonal Baby Shower Themes for Girls

If you’re hosting the baby shower during a certain season or close to a certain holiday, why not base your theme around that! Or perhaps the baby girl is due during a certain season and you wish to celebrate that in your theme. From the warm hues of fall to the cool and magical sparkle of wintertime, here are some seasonal baby shower themes for girls.

Spring Themes

Celebrate the arrival of a new baby with a spring-themed baby shower that captures the joy and renewal of the season. Perhaps incorporate our bunny-themed shower above. This theme is perfect for creating a bright and cheerful atmosphere, with plenty of playful touches and seasonal treats. Here’s how to hop into the festivities with style.

Decoration Ideas:

• Use decorative eggs to embellish tables, centerpieces, and garlands. Choose pastel colors or vibrant patterns for a festive touch

• Incorporate plush bunnies and chicks into your décor, or use these characters in banners and table settings

• Adorn the space with fresh spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and lilies to bring a touch of the season indoors

• Create a mini egg hunt for guests, hiding small treats or favors in plastic eggs around the venue.

Food Ideas:

• Offer cookies, cakes, or chocolates shaped like eggs or flowers, decorated with colorful icing or sprinkles

• Serve a fresh salad with seasonal ingredients like asparagus, radishes, and spring greens

• Include an assortment of mini sandwiches that are easy to handle and delightful to eat

• Create a refreshing fruit punch with a mix of seasonal fruits and add a festive touch with edible flowers or egg-shaped ice cubes.

Game Ideas:

Organize a scavenger hunt with a list of spring-themed items or clues or have an egg hunt. Guests can search for items like flower petals, butterflies, or small garden tools hidden around the venue. Provide small prizes for those who find the most items or complete the hunt the fastest. You could also provide guests with supplies to decorate their own eggs as a fun and creative activity.

Fall Themes

Embrace the cozy charm of the fall season or have a spooktacular celebration with these fall and Halloween-themed baby shower ideas.

Decoration Ideas:

• Use fall-themed centerpieces such as pumpkins, acorns, or colorful leaves to bring the essence of the season to your tables

• Incorporate rich fall colors like burnt orange, deep reds, and golden yellows into your décor with balloons, tablecloths, and napkins

• This season is all about being cozy, so add cozy elements like plaid blankets, woven baskets, and candles to create a warm and inviting atmosphere

• Decorate with carved or painted pumpkins, and use them as table centerpieces or entryway decorations, or for a spookier vibe, add faux spiders, bats, or skeletons as part of your decorations to enhance the Halloween atmosphere.

Food Ideas:

• Offer fall-inspired treats such as apple cider donuts, pumpkin bread, and cinnamon-spiced cookies

• Serve a selection of warm beverages like hot apple cider, spiced tea, or hot cocoa to keep guests cozy

• Include savory snacks like roasted pumpkin seeds, cheese platters, and mini quiches

• Create a seasonal punch with ingredients like apple juice, cranberry, and a hint of cinnamon, garnished with fresh fruit

• If you’re going down the Halloween-themed baby shower route, serve treats with spooky names and shapes, such as “mummy” hot dogs, “witches’ fingers” cookies, or cupcakes with spider web frosting and cookies shaped like bats and ghosts.

Game Ideas:

• Encourage guests to come in costume and hold a contest with categories like “Best Baby-Themed Costume” or “Most Creative Outfit”

• For a classic fall activity, carve or paint pumpkins. Provide small pumpkins and carving or paint supplies for guests to create their own fall designs

• Have a large pumpkin and have guests guess its weight for a fun and interactive game

• Set up a craft station where guests can make their own fall-themed decorations or create leaf garlands.

Festive Theme

Embrace the cozy and magical atmosphere of the holiday season with a baby shower that captures the warmth and joy of this special time of year. From festive decorations to delightful treats, here’s how to create a winter-themed baby shower.

Decoration Ideas:

• Use garlands with seasonal motifs like stars, snowflakes, or holly to add a touch of seasonal charm

• Incorporate cozy elements such as plaid tablecloths, warm throws, and twinkling lights to create a welcoming atmosphere

• Create centerpieces with seasonal items like pinecones, evergreen branches, and festive ornaments.

Food Ideas:

• Serve cookies decorated with festive shapes and colors, like stars, trees, or snowflakes

• Offer a selection of warm beverages like hot cocoa, cider, or spiced tea to keep guests cozy

• Include a variety of savory bites such as cheese platters, stuffed mushrooms, or mini quiches

• Provide a themed cake or cupcakes decorated with festive designs, like snowflakes, snowmen, elves, pine trees, etc, and warm seasonal flavors.

Game Ideas:

• Create a trivia game with questions related to seasonal traditions, movies, and customs

• Make bingo cards with festive symbols and holiday-related images, marking off squares as guests spot these items

• Have guests guess the contents of wrapped gifts or boxes based on touch or clues

• Set up a craft station where guests can make their own festive ornaments or decorations.

Baby Shower Decorations and Colors for Girls

When it comes to baby shower decorating ideas for girls, traditional colors like pink and purple are popular choices, but don’t hesitate to explore a broader palette. Soft pastels such as mint green, peach, and lavender can create a gentle and elegant atmosphere, while colors like teal, mustard yellow, and grey offer a modern and gender-neutral touch. Incorporate these colors through balloons, tablecloths, and centerpieces. Floral arrangements, delicate lace, and charming details like bows or butterflies can add a touch of sweetness to the décor. Or for a fresh look, consider nature-inspired elements, geometric patterns, or simple yet elegant designs like stars or stripes. Combining classic shades with metallic accents or mixing textures can also create a stylish and memorable setting, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. Here are a few more baby shower theme ideas for girls whether you’re going for traditional colors and decorations, or something a little more gender-neutral:

Pretty in Pink Theme

You can pick ANY color as the theme for a girl’s baby shower (the same goes for a boy's baby shower), but pink remains a popular choice. Don’t worry about going over the top—this theme calls for having a little fun with all things pink.

Decoration Ideas:

• For a unique twist on this cute baby shower theme for girls, opt for hot pink instead of baby pink, and throw other colors like gray, turquoise, gold, or peach into the mix

• Buy pink tablecloths, cutlery, paper plates, and cups

• For decorations, prepare a bunch of pink flowers and helium balloons

• Hang giant pink tissue pompoms and pink pennant banners

Food Ideas:

• Serve pink fruits like watermelon, raspberries, and strawberries

• Berry iced tea and pink sodas will quench your guests' thirst

• Serve bowls of pink candies

• Decorate cupcakes, cake pops, or other sweets in pink frosting, and add edible pink sprinkles for even more fun

• Create baby footprint sugar cookies and decorate them with pink icing.

Little Miss Sunshine Theme

This is a great baby shower theme if you would prefer to avoid pink. It’s also perfect for a summertime baby shower, or if you’re craving some sunshine during the colder months.

Decoration Ideas:

• For the color scheme, choose bright yellows and oranges, and add light gray, blue, or white for some contrast

• Cut a big sun shape out of yellow paper, and stick it near the food table

• Grab a bunch of yellow and orange balloons, and hang those up, too

• Add some light blue and white helium balloons to represent the sky with fluffy white clouds

• Make some on-theme pennant banners out of yellow paper

• Hang some gold streamers up to represent sunbeams

• Make yellow tissue pompoms to represent mini suns

• Add a bunch of real or fake sunflowers or yellow Gerbera daisies to the buffet table for a pop of color

• Hang a sign that reads "You are my sunshine."

Food Ideas:

• Make cake pops that look like mini suns using yellow and orange food dye and icing

• Bake sun-shaped cookies, and add a smiling, happy face

• Use yellow cupcake liners when baking your cupcakes and pipe each with a smiling sun using yellow frosting for a “sunny” look

• For something savory, have little boxes of popcorn, perhaps with a sign saying "Ready to Pop!" or delicious buttery corn on the cob

• For drinks, set up a lemonade stand—it’s the perfect summer drink!

Ladybug Theme

If the parents-to-be are having a little lady, picking the ladybug theme is a lovely choice—and it’s perfect if you want to use the colors red and black in your decorations.

Decoration Ideas:

• Shop for decorations like balloons, paper plates, and tablecloths in red and black—you may even find your local party supply shop stocked with black and red polka dot designs, too

• Get some red and black card stock so you can make ladybug cutouts in various sizes

• Use red and black gift-wrap and ribbon to cover boxes, jars, and tubs for serving food

• Add dots to red balloons with a black marker, but be careful the balloons don’t pop

• For a little more DIY action, get a red bucket, and stick on black pompoms or black paper dots with superglue, then fill the bucket with ice for keeping drinks cold

• Create a poster using red paper and a black marker, label it with, "A little ladybug is on her way."

Food Ideas:

• Provide bowls of black and red candies

• Create red cake pops that iced with black dots

• If you’re having a cake, create a ladybug cake topper out of frosting

• Decorate red cupcakes and strawberries with chocolate dots so they look like ladybugs

• Bake cookies in the shape of a ladybug, and frost them accordingly

• If you can find jars with a black lid, fill them with red candies, and stick fake eyes and antennae on them for a great ladybug-themed party favor.

More Handy Tips for Hosting a Great Shower

• No matter which theme you pick, organizing it will be easier with our baby shower checklist.

• Consider what kind of activities you want at the baby shower. You might choose to have a creative craft station, some fun baby shower games, or perhaps you’ll simply rely on good conversation between the guests.

• If the parents-to-be don’t have a gift registry set up, your guests may start asking you for tips on what to buy. You might want to share this baby shower gift ideas list with them. It includes ideas for some DIY gifts, unique presents, and nursery must-haves that all new parents will really appreciate.

The Bottom Line

No matter what baby shower theme you pick for a baby girl, and how you bring the theme to life, the parent-to-be and your guests will be grateful for all the effort and care you’ve put in. You’re helping create memories that will last a lifetime. Of course, as a baby shower host, the world is your oyster. If you or the parent-to-be would prefer something less traditional, or a gender-neutral approach, take a look at our theme ideas for boys. For even more advice on how to host the perfect shower, head over to our baby shower tool and check out our array of baby shower-related articles. And before the new bundle of joy arrives, make sure the parents-to-be have downloaded the Pampers Club app for rewards on all their future diaper and wipes purchases.