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15 Baby Shower Decor Ideas That Are Sweet and Stylish

Baby shower decor ideas for boys, girls and gender-neutral celebrations, with balloon arches, dessert tables, themes, backdrops and table settings you can create at home.

By The Nested Home Studio · · 4 min read

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A baby shower is a celebration of new beginnings. These baby shower decor ideas are sweet, stylish and easy to create at home.

1. Pastel Balloon Arch

Baby shower with a pastel balloon arch and dessert tableShop this look

Soft pastels set a sweet tone.

2. Oh Baby Sign

Neon or wooden "Oh Baby" signs.

3. Teddy Bear Theme

Teddy bear themed baby shower with beige balloons

"We can bearly wait" in beige and brown.

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4. Floral Garden Shower

Garden party baby shower with florals and a long tableShop this look

Flowers everywhere.

5. Neutral Shower

Sage, cream and wood.

6. Baby Blue Boy Shower

Blue, white and clouds.

7. Pink Girl Shower

Blush and gold.

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8. Dessert Table

Baby shower dessert table with cookies and a cloud cake

Cake, cookies and macarons.

9. Diaper Cake

A practical centrepiece.

10. Guest Book Station

A frame or book for messages.

11. Games Table

Fun cards and prizes.

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12. Clothesline Display

Tiny clothes on a line.

13. Boho Shower

Boho baby shower with pampas grass and macrameShop this look

Pampas grass and macrame.

14. Favours

Mini jars of honey or candles.

15. Brunch Shower

Baby shower brunch table with pastries and mimosas

Pastries and mocktails.

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More Baby Shower Ideas

16. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle little star baby shower with gold stars and white balloonsShop this look

Gold stars and fairy lights feel magical for an evening shower.

17. Book-Themed Shower

Storybook themed baby shower with classic children's books

Ask guests to bring a favourite book instead of a card to build baby's library.

18. Sip and See Afternoon

Sip and see baby celebration with lemonade and pastriesShop this look

A relaxed after-birth gathering to meet the baby.

19. Hot Air Balloon Shower

Hot air balloon baby shower with clouds and pastel balloonsShop this look

Paper hot air balloons and clouds suit any gender.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should a baby shower be held?

Most showers happen between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, when the parent-to-be is comfortable and there is time to use the gifts.

Who usually hosts a baby shower?

Traditionally a close friend or family member hosts, though co-ed and parent-hosted showers are now common.

How long does a baby shower last?

Two to three hours is ideal, enough time for food, a couple of games and opening gifts.

Final Thoughts

Pick a theme and palette, then focus on one wow moment like a balloon arch or dessert table. Pin these ideas for the shower.

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