Baby Shower Themes

Check out these great ways to help shower parents-to-be with attention, affection--and gifts.

Throw a sophisticated shower around this everyday baby essential.

Fun, food, and friendship are the secrets to a memorable baby shower.

This party works especially well for a second or third child, since by then, it's clear how crucial a role dads play.

For writers or book lovers, a literary party makes a welcome theme.

The mama-to-be will have a heavenly time at this star-themed baby shower.

This mini-themed shower makes a big statement.

Birds provide the inspiration for this hip baby-fest theme.

Celebrate a baby girl with this sweet and spicy shower.

Shower your mama-to-be with love at this rain-themed shower brunch.

We consulted shower-planning gurus (and got creative) to find the best games and activities that will wow your guests.

...Guests should be asked to bring photo-themed gifts. Decorate your living room or den to look like... timer for 10 seconds. Have each guest place the paper on top of their heads and draw a picture of a baby... time: 20 minutes Playing time: 30 minutes Players: All present 1 baby onesie per guest fabric paints...

This playful, bright theme turns the party into a circus.

Hosting a shower? Get organized with this step-by-step print-out guide.

Celebrate the mom-to-be's growing family tree at this mod, family-themed shower.

With more than one on the way, the mama-to-be will be doubly thrilled with this theme.

Showering a party animal? This modern shower theme is perfect.

Show your mama-to-be how lucky she is with this Asian-inspired baby shower.

As new babies are certainly an around-the-clock experience, this party theme is especially appropriate for a baby shower.

Give the mama-to-be what she really wants at this tasteful indulge-a-thon.

Get the lowdown on what's expected at these special (and emotional-filled) social events.

For the truly hip mama, this is a baby shower theme with lots of panache.

A time capsule will serve as a historical marker of baby's birth!

Check out this eco-friendly baby shower idea -- it brings "reduce, reuse, and recycle" to a new level.

...Music can make a baby shower lively and fun. Crank up the sound system and play a selection... the word "baby." The team with the most titles wins. Preparation time: 10 minutes Playing time: 15... player is eliminated. a popular CD music boxes small radios lullaby toys tapes or CDs baby...