WHEN TO HAVE A BABY SHOWER

OVERVIEW

In this post you will find when to have a baby shower, as well as: 

• Theme ideas and inspiration
• Food ideas and recipes
• Great gift ideas for every budget 
• And much more!

So you’re planning or attending a baby shower? We want to say congratulations! This day is the perfect opportunity to welcome a new member of your family or celebrate your friend’s pregnancy. You get to literally shower the expecting parent with gifts, love, and excitement! 

However, there is a lot more that goes into planning the perfect baby shower than you might think. There’s invites, themes, decorations, food, and so much more. Before we get into the nitty gritty details of planning this important day, there are a few commonly asked questions that we need to get out of the way. 

How long before the due date should you have a baby shower?  

We recommend having a baby shower at around six weeks before the baby is born. Six weeks is a good time to celebrate the pregnancy because the baby is far enough along but not so far that there’s a potential for an early birth! 

Who plans a baby shower? 

Typically, a friend or close family member (think sister, mom, or aunt) is in charge of planning the special day. Since the parents typically have no role in planning or executing the baby shower, just make sure that you are not doubling up with anyone else who is planning on throwing the baby shower. If you and/or someone else is interested in throwing the baby shower for the expectant parent, try combining! Having someone to share the planning load with you will be a huge relief. 

Now, let’s get into the fun stuff, planning the shower! Our lists feature ready-to-go, shoppable lists of helpful products and information you need to throw the perfect baby shower.

WHEN TO HAVE A BABY SHOWER

THEME IDEAS

This section features great unisex themes that are just as unique as they are amazing. While you don’t need a set theme to throw the perfect baby shower, having a theme definitely helps define the aesthetic and decorations for the event! 

See our Sunshine-themed baby shower — the perfect way to celebrate the sunshine that is about to enter the expecting family’s life. Pay homage to the classic nursery rhyme, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star ⭐ with a star theme. Or For the adventurous family in your life, explore our adventure themed baby shower, filled with lots of green and wanderlust! 

Each theme comes with it’s own curated list, featuring party favors, decorations, and ready-to-go lists of everything you need to make your wonderful theme come to life!

WHEN TO HAVE A BABY SHOWER

FOOD IDEAS & RECIPES

Baby shower food is characterized by sweet treats and finger foods for the guests to snack on as all the activities and celebrations take place. When thinking of the larger dishes, sliders and finger sandwiches are the move for something everyone can put on their plate. Remember to include a side salad! 

For a modern snacking classic all the guests will love, you cannot go wrong with a charcuterie board. Complete with cheeses, veggies, meats, and crackers, a charcuterie board is the simplest way to create a stunning food display that everyone can enjoy. 

Finally, for desserts, you want to continue the theme of foods that are easy to pick up and put on a plate. We’ve featured some of our favorite cake pop recipes, as well as delicious loaves, fruits, and more. 

Each list features recipes, supplies, and accessories that will make your table display and feast look just as incredible as it will taste. Enjoy!

WHEN TO HAVE A BABY SHOWER

GIFT IDEAS

Whether you’re the one planning the party and need to provide gift ideas for the guests, or you’re attending and need some heartfelt and practical gift ideas, these lists contain wonderful gift ideas that the parents and baby-to-be are sure to cherish!

When picking out a gift, there are a couple of important questions to answer, including: 

What is the most useful baby shower gift? 

If you’re the kind of person who wants to know their gift will go to good use, practical gifts are the way to go for baby showers. For the most useful gifts, you can never go wrong with bibs, baby bottles, baby wipes, or swaddle blankets. These are gifts the parents will appreciate and always need more of. 

What are unique baby shower gifts? 

If you’re looking for something unique, handmade is the best! There are plenty of small businesses on websites like Etsy that create beautiful, personalized gifts for either the baby or for the family. From custom picture frames to hand-made mobiles, there are tons of options that the baby will enjoy and the parents-to-be will appreciate. 

Explore our hand-picked gift guides to discover essential gifts, unique gifts, luxury gifts, and more!