The Most Popular and Adorable Themes for a Baby Shower

Anybody who is stumped for ideas when planning a baby shower would definitely appreciate knowing the most popular and adorable themes for a baby shower. These would be something that everybody would enjoy and also could be a foundation for making the baby shower reflect more of the mommy-to-be.

Color showers are always going to be popular. While many would go for the tried-and-true pink, blue, and white, there's nothing wrong with being more adventurous and trying out a Tiffany blue or chocolate brown theme instead. And if they're combined with one or two complementary colors, they'll be really exciting.

The Disney baby theme is one that could cause a lot of reminiscing. While the Disney babies are a relatively new variation, they're still the classic characters that everyone knows and loves. So whether the baby shower is focused on a specific one or on the whole gang, it's sure to be a theme that will elicit a lot of comments that start with “Do you remember...” and “When I was small...”

Ducklings and the rubber duckie are another favorite baby shower theme. The rubber duckie especially is so adorable that it even has a song dedicated to it! Why not use this childhood icon for a Rainy Day baby shower? Imagine a rubber duckie and an umbrella together and you've got the basis for a really adorable shower.

A bunny is a quintessential baby symbol. “Bye Baby Bunting” talks about babies and bunnies, although a much gentler and cuter theme would be “Peter Rabbit” and his brothers and sisters. With a baby shower based on Beatrice Potter's classic children's books, you'll have a celebration that will have people talking.

Chirping chicks are another symbol that is easily connected to babies. These little yellow balls of fuzz are a pretty icon for a Barnyard Baby Shower or one that emphasizes its fun nature. Henny Penny or Chicken Little are great examples of that.

Frogs can be cute, too! Although Mr Toad in “Wind in the Willows” isn't a frog, it's still a nice theme for a baby shower. To pull from Beatrice Potter again, “Jeremy Fisher” may be a story that is worth basing a baby shower on. What's nice about this theme is that it can work for boys and girls alike!

The adorable monkey is one beloved icon. And if the popular Coco Jocana is used as a theme, it may get the mommy-to-be planning changes for her nursery as well. And remember, where monkeys are, bananas and coconuts are, too.

What about Sweet Pea? While it could be the green pea or the aromatic flower that's being talked about, why not make it something unexpected and base the baby shower on Sweet Pea in Popeye!

Racing cars would be another great topic. And don't get started on whether this is gender specific or not! There are quite a few gifted female racers out there.

And lastly, why not take the opportunity to create a feeling of heritage around the parents-to-be? Plan the party around their own parents, and even their grandparents. It will be a great way to get those stories together on where the clan started.


Jamie Highland writes about baby showers and other parties. To check out some more baby shower themes or some baby shower favors, visit My Baby Shower Favors. If you want more articles, visit our site and click on the Contact Us link.