Baby shower themes we love in 2025
Throwing a baby shower and wondering what theme to go for? We'll help you get inspired with our rundown of potential baby shower themes
Baby showers used to be more of an American celebration, but with the rise of the British baby shower, so too comes the rise in people looking for inspiration and ideas for how to throw a great shower. One aspect of a baby shower that will really level up the experience for mum-to-be and the guests in attendance is a great theme.
Just like any party, a theme can help give you direction for everything from decorations to games and gifts.
When it comes to baby shower planning, MyCrib makes for a fantastic companion. The modern baby registry that makes gift-giving easier, more personal, and completely stress-free, helping families avoid duplicates, share their essentials effortlessly, and get exactly what they need – from practical must-haves to meaningful extras.
Beyond just building a baby registry, you can also send out invites to the baby shower using your MyCrib account, making the planning process that bit easier. They also have a range of guides available on their website to give you even more inspiration for your baby shower, as well as a range of great baby shower print-out games you can use to get started as well as an article dedicated to the best baby shower games.
For more tips and ideas, check out our guide on how to throw a baby shower, where we break down everything you'll need to consider. You can also find our guide to the best baby shower gifts for mum and baby in 2025 if you're looking for ideas for presents.
Most popular baby shower themes in 2025
1. Neutral colours
If you've seen the parenting section of any department store over the past few years or scrolled through #parenting on TikTok, you'll know that neutral colours are all the rage. Whether that's 'champagne' or 'taupe', these neutral, warm tones are everywhere, and it's easy to see why. There's a minimalist elegance to the neutral colour palette that will lend your baby shower a sense of simple sophistication. It's also gender neutral, making it an ideal pick if the mum-to-be doesn't yet know the gender of their baby.
What decorations do you need?
Classic decorations like balloons, bunting and simple table dressing are great picks for an elegant neutral baby shower. Look for warmer whites, off-whites, browns and greens and then use an accent colour like gold to add an extra pop of elegance to proceedings.
2. Maximalist colours
On the other end of the colour spectrum is the maximalist style, which embraces bright colours and elaborate displays. Inspired by the 'dopamine dressing' trend that swept TikTok, this theme is ideal if you're looking to wow the mum-to-be with something truly special. Ideal for summer or for maximalist mums, here understated elegance gives way to bright pops of colour that draw the eye, putting a smile on your face in the process.
What decorations do you need?
This is an ideal theme for creatives as it involves matching various bright colours to create a harmonious sense of over-the-top fun. Lean on floral displays here by bringing in a florist to craft some bright centrepieces and photo-ops that'll help elevate the vibe for all your guests.
3. Classic Storybook Theme
If you're looking for a timeless, easy and nostalgic baby shower theme, then look no further than the classic storybook theme. Bring children's books to life with your decorations, including books and vintage paper, to add that extra sense of storybook magic to the experience.
Start by selecting the books you want to spotlight, for example, a 'Winnie the Pooh' theme could include lots of bright yellows, reds and, of course, tons of honey-flavoured snacks. Incorporating reading time into the baby shower could be a really nice way to bring the magic of storytelling to life, especially if your guests will be bringing children.
What decorations do you need?
Books, books and more books. This could be a great opportunity to get your guests to chip in by bringing along their favourite storybooks from their childhood. You can use book covers for the stories you choose to lead the colour scheme, and you could even try recreating the cover as a cake. Balloon arrangements are also a great shout here. Pull the colours out of the books you've chosen to create a simple and show-stopping decoration that can instantly transform and fill a space.
4. Woodland Wonder
Is the mum-to-be a big fan of the outdoors? Or maybe you're looking for a nice, cute and cosy theme for an autumn baby shower. Either way, a woodland theme is a great, versatile pick for a baby shower, working for both a boy or a girl.
Greens, browns and rustic elements are your friend here. Look to the autumn season and classic woodland animals like foxes, hedgehogs and rabbits for inspiration. A crafting station makes for a great activity at a woodland-themed baby shower (or any baby shower, really), especially if you've got children coming along.
What decorations do you need?
Faux leaves are a great way to add texture to a space without breaking the bank, especially as they come in a range of warm, autumnal colours. You might also want to look at dried flowers as well as wood, gold and copper accents for things like invitations, picture frames and themed signage.
5. Afternoon Tea
You could take the tea party theme in several directions. You could go down the Alice in Wonderland route and throw a Mad Hatter's tea party. You could also go for a vintage Bridgerton vibe complete with cups and saucers, beautiful floral centrepieces and string quartet covers of Taylor Swift.
Whatever approach you take, a classic tea party theme is always a guaranteed winner. Tea tasting with flavours and varieties from around the world makes for a great activity here, especially if you're holding an alcohol-free baby shower before baby is born.
What decorations do you need?
Fine china, vintage table runners, classic floral bouquets paired with classic scones and finger sandwiches arranged on that cake stand your grandmother has had for decades. Lean into pastel tones for this theme to create a sophisticated and elegant setting.
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