6 Easy Baby Shower Themes

Welcoming a new bundle of joy can be a blast for guests and a cinch for you with these complete baby shower party plans.

Theme: ______ Is About to Pop!

The little one will be here any day now, and you can bet the mom-to-be is ready.

Spread the Word

These cheerful balloon-inspired invitations are just the thing for the most popular lady in the room.

To buy: Ready to Pop Shower Invitations, $64 for 25, minted.com.

Pick the Perfect Party Favors

Create a party playlist of pop music and send guests home with a greatest hits CD.

Play Games

Have a balloon animal sculpting contest—the first person who makes anything at all recognizable wins. Or, guests can compete to create a balloon hat for the mom-to-be. She then votes on which one she will then wear during the gift-opening process.

Plan the Menu

Dish up popular comfort foods like Macaroni and Cheese and Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie. For a snack while opening gifts, serve flavored popcorn in retro boxes.

To buy: Circus popcorn boxes, $3.50 each, shopsweetlulu.com.

Get Creative with Cocktails

Pop the Champagne! Or if you’re feeling daring, serve cocktails in glasses rimmed with Pop Rocks.

Choose the Color Palette

Red, mandarin orange, and yellow; hot pink, raspberry red, and orange.

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