Best baby shower decorations

If you are hosting a baby shower or throwing one for a mum-to-be, you might be wondering what you need and how to prepare for it. Putting baby shower decorations up is one of the things that can help to make the event feel extra-special.

What is a baby shower?

A baby shower is generally a party for a mum-to-be that is usually thrown quite close to her due date, and at which she is given presents for herself and the baby. It’s usually attended by female friends and family members but this is not always the case. Different countries and cultures have their own traditions but the baby shower format we’re most familiar with in the UK is a relatively recent import from the USA.

Home-based parties might involve fun games, themes and activities, as well as food and drink. Baby showers can also be held at different venues, with spas and salons being increasingly popular for a bit of pregnancy pampering.

When should you have a baby shower?

There are no hard and fast rules about when you should have a baby shower but it is often held in the third trimester – at a point when the due date is getting closer but not so close that it’s touch and go whether Baby decides to put in a personal appearance! 4-6 weeks before the due date is a quite common choice.

How to plan a baby shower

Some mums-to-be host their own baby shower or are hands-on with the planning, but it’s traditional for close friends or family members to throw the baby shower on their behalf. One important piece of advice is to plan ahead and get invites out in plenty of time, to make sure people are available.

You will need to decide on a venue and book it out if it’s not at somebody’s home. Decide on a theme if you want it to be something a little out of the usual. Baby shower decorations and tasty treats can help make the day a success.

You can also check out our ultimate guide to planning a baby shower for more advice and ideas on everything from baby shower cake ideas to the best baby shower gifts.

What do you need for a baby shower?

The first thing you need for a baby shower is a date and location. Even if you are throwing the baby shower on behalf of the mum-to-be, you should consult with them on the date and check if there’s anything that they particularly want from the event itself.

You will probably have a budget to stick to, which might also depend on whether a number of people are co-hosting and/or contributing to costs. You will need a venue, which will often be at somebody’s home but could be in a home or garden (depending on the weather), a private room or hall in a venue, a spa, bar or restaurant.

If you are catering yourselves, you will want scrummy snacks and a baby shower cake or multiple sweet treats like cupcakes might be involved! Bearing in mind that the mum-to-be won’t be drinking, alcohol-free mocktails or afternoon tea can be a good idea.

How to decorate for a baby shower

You don’t have to go overboard when decorating for a baby shower - there are plenty of other things you need to buy before Baby arrives, after all. On the other hand, if you want to go all out, just go for it. A baby shower should be a very special occasion, so it depends on your own preferences.

You might, for example, want hangings, banners, balloons and free-standing baby shower decorations all over the place. You might also want baby shower table decorations such as tablecloths, paper plates and cupcake toppers.

One thing you might want to think of is your colour scheme. If you know the sex of the baby and want everyone else to know, you might want to go the traditional pink or blue. Some people have recently started combining baby showers and gender reveal parties. If you’re waiting for a surprise, keeping it a secret or just want to stay gender-neutral, however, there are plenty of neutral and unisex colour options.

If you’re not sure where to buy baby shower decorations or simply want to keep your budget down, you might want to make your own DIY baby shower decorations. There are plenty of baby shower décor ideas to be found online but there are also loads of fun baby shower decorations to buy that can help your party go with a swing.

15 of the best baby shower decorations

1. Heboland Neutral Sage Green Baby Shower Table Cover

In sage green and gold, this ‘Oh baby!’ table cloth has a gender-neutral design, making it suitable for all kinds of baby shower. At 2.74m x 1.37m (108” x 54”) it’s big enough to fit large tables for multiple guests and you get 2 covers in the pack. It’s also tear-resistant, wipe-clean and made of safe, food grade material.

2. Heboland Neutral Sage Green Baby Shower Tableware Set

To go with the Heboland tablecloths you can also get a full set of disposable tableware in the same neutral sage green. Each set contains 25 of the following: 9-inch dessert plates, 7-inch cake plates, 9oz paper cups, 6.5-inch paper napkins and paper straws. 

3. 61-piece Baby Shower Decorations Balloons & Boxes Set

If you’re looking for loads of decorations on a budget, this collection of pink and white balloons, boxes and letters is great for anyone expecting a little princess. The boxes are easy to assemble and the letters allow you to spell out ‘BABY’ or any name you might have in mind. They are on the smaller side (boxes are 27cm square) but that can be good if you’re limited for space.

4. Baby Boy Balloon and Decorations Set

If you want blue on the other hand, this collection of baby shower decorations has a great selection for anyone waiting for a baby boy. The set includes a ‘Mummy to Be’ sash and ‘It's a boy!’ banner, along with a selection of latex and foil balloons.

5. Valiant Baby Shower Balloon Arch Kit

A balloon arch is a very popular choice for baby shower decorations and this one will make a stunning centrepiece and backdrop for photos. The premium quality balloons designed for easy inflation and long use with minimal air loss over time and the pack comes with display strips, tie tools and a large roll of glue dots to make the process quick and easy. This one includes a blue ‘Boy’ balloon but you can also choose a ‘Girl’ version or leave it out and use the full mix of pastel balloons for a gender-neutral baby shower.

6. G2PLUS Heart-shaped Burlap Banner

If you’re looking for neutral and natural baby shower decorations, this burlap heart-shaped banner could fit the bill. It’s great for a rustic theme and can easily be re-used for other occasions and celebrations – although you can also customize the individual hearts with pictures, paintings or lettering.

7. Ginger Ray Hello Baby Shower Personalised Photo Booth Frame

Capture the moment and make wonderful memories with this Customisable Baby Shower Photo Booth Frame. Customise the frame with the mum-to-be’s name and create a photo booth corner for those perfect Insta shots!

8. Ginger Ray Oh Baby Shower Photo Booth Props

Perfect for use with the Ginger Ray Photo Booth Frame (above), these foil-covered props will add a sense of fun to your photos. The gorgeous gold colour scheme is perfect whether Mum-To-Be is expecting a boy or a girl and can be coordinated with other Ginger Ray decorations.

9. Personalised Elephant Baby Shower Welcome Sign

Welcome your guests in style with this super-cute personalized acrylic sign. Choose the elephant in pink or blue and add the expectant mum's name and date of the baby shower. It makes a fun photo backdrop as well as a greeting on arrival.

10. Teddy Bear Baby Shower Table Confetti

Made of quality card stock these cream and brown teddies make perfect baby shower décor – just sprinkle them as a finishing touch to your celebration table. As they’re made from card stock they’re biodegradable and recyclable as well, unlike some other types of glitter and confetti.

11.  Sage Green Baby Boxes

These 10.6” baby boxes come in neutral sage green and gold that are perfect for any impending arrival. If using outside you can add some stones or sand to stop them from being blown by the wind and stack them vertically or lie them next to each other.

12. Little Pumpkin Party Decorations

This fantastic set of Little Pumpkin party decorations is perfect for an autumnal baby shower – or any other time you’re expecting that little pumpkin to arrive! Includes garlands, balloons, cupcake toppers and more. It can also double up for 1st birthday decorations once the precious pumpkin has arrived.

13. Woodland Baby Shower Decoration Kit

This one great value baby shower decorations set has pretty much everything you need in one place. There are loads of balloons (including a super-cute fox and racoon), banners and cake toppers, all with a woodland animal theme. Mum-to-be gets a sash and there’s even a dad-to-be rosette.

14. Unicorn Pastel Rainbow Balloon Arch

Get the special day off to a magical start with this gorgeous multi-coloured balloon arch kit. The sparkly unicorn is the centrepiece but there’s loads more including blue, pink, yellow, purple and green balloons of various sizes and shimmering star balloons. It also comes with decorating tape, curling ribbons and even a balloon tying tool to make assembly easier on your fingers.

15.  Purple Butterfly Baby Shower Boxes

We love love love these stunning purple butterfly baby shower boxes. They look great and they’re made of recyclable card that is easy to assemble. These ones are also bigger than a lot of similar products at just under a foot across (11.8”x11.8”x11.8”).

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