There are so many amazing baby shower themes out there and it can be hard to decide on the best one to go with. It’s worth taking some time to think about it because once you have the theme nailed down, many of the decisions regarding the color theme, decor, invitations, and sometimes even the menu will be made for you.I’ve found some of the best baby shower themes, grouped them into categories, and paired each theme with an invitation from Minted. If you’re not familiar with Minted, they make absolutely gorgeous invitations, signs, invitation inserts (like for diaper raffles) party favor stickers, thank you cards and even free baby shower games printables. It’s nice to be able to get all these things in one spot so you’re not desperately trying to find teddy bear stickers at Target the night before the shower.Whether you’re having a shower for a baby boy or baby girl or looking for something gender-neutral, here are some of the best baby shower theme ideas to spark creativity!20% off MintedIf you end up ordering from Minted, I have a nice discount code.Enjoy 20% off your first order, 10% off art with code PREGNANTCHICK20 at Minted! Ends 12/31/24. Exclusions apply.This baby shower theme is so much fun because it’s fairly easy to find decor to go with it. I love the idea of incorporating larger stuffed animals that the parents-to-be can take home with them (Melissa & Doug make the best giant animals).Figure out how ‘lush’ you want to go with this theme, then work out your color scheme. As you can see from the pictures below, it can be very delicate and muted or wonderfully green and rich.Safari Adventure by Randi Cirelli, Lovely Jungle by Sabrin Deirani, Safari Dreams by Teju Reval1. Jungle Safari Baby Shower – Karen’s Party Ideas2. Born to be Wild – Inspired by This3. Hosting a Jungle Themed Baby Shower – Home with Holly J4. Animal Jar Favors – The Tomkat StudioAnything with forest creatures makes for a cute baby shower theme, especially if you’re working with an outdoor party and have a forest as a backdrop. Greenery plays a big part in this theme, so make sure you figure out what kind you want to use (and how easy it is to get your hands on it). If you can opt for natural materials like craft paper and wood, it will help carry the theme. If you’re looking for exceptional woodland creatures for a cake topper or something special, Schleich makes the nicest ones.Spring Woodland by Sarah Knight, A Woodland Adventure by Elly, Woodland Beginnings by Jennifer Wick5. A Woodland Themed Baby Shower – Glitzy Balloon Co.6. Wintery Woodland Baby Shower – Beard & Bloom7. Woodland Baby Shower Theme – The Misty HomeThere is so much you can do with a bird theme whether it’s eggs, nests, storks or ducks. I love the idea of weaving in delicate meadow flowers, feathers and pretty pastel colors that are often associated with this theme.Love Birds by Rebecca Smith, Swan Song by Carolyn Kach, Little Shower by Vera Lim8. A Sweet Little Bird Themed Baby Shower – Pretty My Party9. Bless This Nest Bird Baby Shower – Hostess with the Mostess10. An Adorable Yellow Little Duckling Adoption Party – Kate Aspen11. Mother Goose Cake – @lovelycakesct 13. Stork Themed Baby Shower – Mindy WeissThis baby shower theme has so many possibilities: “Over the Moon,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” “Our Little Star,” “Love You to the Moon and Back,” “Luke, I’m Your Father” (just kidding—sort of).Your best bet with this theme is to stick to cool blues, purple shades, and metallics. I’d also roll out the fairy lights with anything star-related.Moon and Stars by Creo Study, Little Star by Meggy Masters, Over the Moon by Joanna Griffin14. Baby Shower Brunch – Coffee and Denim15. Moon and Stars Baby Shower – Details Duo16. Moon and Stars Baby Shower – Candidly Crafted17. A Blue Star Themed Baby Shower – Inspired By This18. Love you to the moon and back – Decouvrir DesignRain and rainbows are so fresh and light, which makes them a perfect baby shower theme. The color possibilities are endless — you could go soft and muted or bright and happy. This theme would be perfect for spring babies, second babies (just a sprinkle), and rainbow babies, but I don’t think you can go wrong with this one.Rainbow Shower by Meggy Masters, Rainbow Sprinkles by Kristie Kern, Mod Rainbow Sprinkle by Maria Alou19. A Baby Sprinkle Shower- The Decorina20. April Showers Bring May Flowers Baby Shower – Rose Clearfield21. Boho Rainbow Baby Shower – Pop of Gold22. Rainbow Baby Shower – 100 Layer Cake-letWhether it’s a garden party or flowers in bloom theme, I don’t think you can go wrong with flowers. They are fresh, new and all things baby. Decide what type of flowers you’ll use (bright and fun vs. soft and meadowy), and let those colors dictate the rest of the decor. I also feel like bees and butterflies should make an appearance every once in a while.Blooming Brunch by Ashley DeMeyere, Baby Flora by Petra Kern, Flower Garden by Susan Moyal23. Baby in Bloom Baby Shower – Kara’s Party Ideas24. Wildflower Baby Shower – Mal and Jess25. Wildflower Baby Shower – PinterestWho doesn’t love a delicious pun?! I love this baby shower theme because it’s easy to find many things related to bees. Natural wood, wild flowers, greenery, soft or bright yellows, sunflowers, honey, etc., all work with this one. I would pick your invite and use the color theme and details to help guide your decor choices.Mama to Bee Shower by Erin German, Mama To Bee by Stacey Meacham, Mama To Bee by Sarah Knight26. Mama to Bee Baby Shower – Parties by Tanea27. Garden Bumble Bee Baby Shower – Inspired by This28. Honey Bee Baby Shower – Pinterest29. A Little Honey is on the Way- Kara’s Party IdeasHow fun is this theme?! It would work especially well if you’re having a co-ed shower and don’t want to do anything too frilly. If you’re worried about it getting too much of a “Pitmasters” vibe, pair it with lemons and lemonade to stick with the theme but soften it a bit.Backyard Bbq by Paper Sun Studio, B(A)B(Y)Q by Lauren Chism, Baby-Q by Jamie Alexander30. Backyard Blue & Yellow Shower Brunch – Kara’s Party Ideas31. B(A)B(Y)-Q – Country Living32. BabyQ Baby Shower – That’s Sobrisha Events33. A Lemon Themed Baby-Q Shower – Baby Blossom CompanySip and Sees are when the baby-to-be has already been born and you are there to celebrate the new baby. They tend to be a little more casual and include drinks (these are a few of my favorite things), but that doesn’t mean you have to dial down the decor. Use your invite as a guide to your color palette, or use whatever drinks you’re serving to steer your colors and decorations. I love the champagne with the straws. You just know someone is falling in the bushes with that combo.Ice Ice Baby by Corie Page, Mimosas and Milk by Alethea and Ruth, Flora Garden by SunnyJuly34. Sip & See Party ~ Hello Harper! – Shining on Design35. Archer Sip and See – David and Leanna36. Sip and See – Easy Like Sunday Morning36. Millie’s Sip and See – House of HarperWhether it’s a tea party, a coffee bar or a beer theme, I love how this theme sets the mood for the day.I love this theme because you can have fun with the food without having to provide a full meal. Like coffee and donuts, or tea with macarons and little sammies, or beer with giant pretzels and that cheese dip stuff (I think I’m hungry).Baby Brewing by Laura Hankins, A Baby Is Brewing by Jamie Alexander, Baby Brewing by Erica Krystek38. Hello Baby: Our Baby Bash Details – This Life of Ours39. Baby Brewing – Bizzie Bee Creations – Catch My Party40. Coffee and Cravings Baby Shower – Frog Prince PaperieI’d be on board if all you said to me was ‘donuts’ in any situation. There are so many things you can do with sprinkles and candy to make this one fun.This is another great theme for a baby sprinkle if the parents already have older kids and need a few things for their latest bundle of joy.I also had to add the Bonjour Bébé invite because I kept saying it in a Moira Rose voice.All Over Sprinkles by Hooray Creative, Sprinkle Me One by Lagniappe Paper, Oh Bébe by Ashley Iwafuchi41. Bonjour Bébé – Pop It When She Pops42. Twinkle, Twinkle, it’s a Sprinkle! – Piper Ellice43. Sprinkled With Love – Rebecca Sigety Photography44. Sprinkles and Donuts theme Baby Shower – junerose.photographyBalloons are inexpensive yet make a huge impact. I love that this theme can go from a whimsical circus to elegant regency-period hot air balloons. The hot air balloon centerpiece below is just amazing, and I think the white balloon clouds in the last image are just brilliant.Hot Air Balloon Bear by Teju Reval, Baby Balloon Ride by peetie design, Campania by Megan Davis45. Up, Up and Away Hot Air Balloons Baby Shower Ideas – Parties 36546. Hot Air Balloon Baby Shower – Inspired By This47. Sky Themed Party – 100 Layer cakeThe key to this theme is deciding whether it’s going to be about books in general or focusing on one book or nursery rhyme, such as Winnie-the-Pooh and the Hundred Acre Woods, Peter Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, etc.It’s so fun because the possibilities with the decorations are endless. If the theme also ties into the nursery decor, you can spring for more substantial decorations like the bunny lamp shown below.Storybook by Itsy Belle Studio, Fabled Storybook by Paper Raven Co., Disney’s Winnie the Pooh in the Wood by Becky Nimoy48. Book Themed Baby Shower – Thoughtfully Simple49. Peter Rabbit Themed Baby Shower – Confetti Fair50. The Sweetest Storybook Baby Shower – C’mon Mama51. Children’s Book Themed Baby Boy Shower – La Pizzazzerie52. Sweet as Honey: Baby Shower Florals – Wildflora53. Peter Rabbit Bunny Themed Baby Shower – Camille StylesPlanes, trains, and automobiles‌ are so much fun with white balloons as clouds, maps, or toy cars and trains. The color palette for these ones tends to stay in the blue, red, white, and natural wood camp, but I think you could go with any color and make it work.As a mother of boys, I think the secondary theme for the Boy Mom Club invites should be “I hope you like urine.”Boy Mom by Angela Garrick, Fly With Me by Vera Lim, Bold Stripes by Kristie Kern54. Global Themed Mom-to-Be Soiree – Partyslate55. Airplane Baby Shower – Jolly and Happy56. Precious Cargo Airplane Themed Party – Pretty Party by Chrissie Rabalais57. Vintage Aviation Baby Shower – Project Nursery58. Train Party with Cupcakes – Love The DayThis is a perfect theme if you’re hosting a baby shower for someone who loves the outdoors or camping. It’s kind of like the woodland theme, but I feel like it’s a little more rugged. Instead of foxes and fairies, it’s more like bears and pine trees.Natural colors and materials are the keys to this one’s success. I love the idea of using cut wood as an easy (and cheap) decor element.Baby Adventure by Ashley DeMeyere, Grand Adventure by Leia Matt, Little Terrarium by Paper Raven Co.59. Great Adventure Baby Shower – Catch My Party60. Let the Adventure Begin – @kaceys_decor61. An Adventure Themed Baby Shower – Hooray Mag62. Our Journey to Parenthood Themed Baby Shower – Extra PetiteI love that this theme can be beachy or more ocean-themed. Navy and white (and anchors) are probably going to be a must, but I love how people have woven in colors like coral and natural seagrass as well.Little Sailboat by Jennifer Holbrook, Set Sail by Jen Tips, Ahoy! by Poppy Wink Design Studio63. Ahoy! It’s a Boy – Hostess with the Mostess64. Elissa’s Baby Shower – hello honey65. Whale Themed Nautical Baby Shower – Spaceships and Laser Beams66. Ahoy! It’s a Boy – One Celebration at a TimeSoft sand and cool blues and coral work with this theme. I love the idea of sea shells and surf boards in there too! Most Minted baby shower invitations have different color options so you can customize the colors to match the vibe or if you’re trying to tailor it to a shower for a baby boy, baby girl or something gender neutral.Seashell by Alethea and Ruth, Baby on Board by Jenna Holcomb, Patio Party by Paper Sun Studio67. Baby on Board Beach Theme – Staying Home Sawyer68. A Sun-Kissed Baby Sprinkle – Inspired By This69. Under the Sea Marine Life Baby Shower – Kara’s Party Ideas70. The Cutest Ocean Themed Baby Shower – Intertwined Events20% off MintedIf you order from Minted, don’t forget to use the discount code I have!Enjoy 20% off your first order, 10% off art with code PREGNANTCHICK20 at Minted! Ends 12/31/24. Exclusions apply.When deciding on a baby shower theme and don’t know where to start, my advice is to look at invitations. It’s the easiest way to narrow down what everyone likes because ‘woodland’ can look very different depending on who you’re talking to. Once everyone is happy with the invite, use that to help pick colors, decor and the overall vibe of the party.Don’t worry too much about decorating an entire space, either. Focus on the key spots, like the table with the food, the spot where the mom-to-be will sit to open gifts, or the table centrepiece where the guests will be to make the biggest impact. As you see from many of these photos, a single decorated dessert table can be just as effective as a fully decorated venue.Hopefully, this has helped with some party inspiration, but feel free to let me know if you know of other great baby shower themes in the comments below. I’d love to hear them!Also, check out: Is Minted’s Membership Program Worth It?