Co-ed Baby Shower Ideas & Themes

For a tasty treat, check out some baby shower cake ideas that everyone will love.

Baby’s Nursery Color Themes
Moms & Dads to be take special pride in the color schemes they have chosen for their Baby’s Nursery, so using these colors for the Baby Shower Theme will be fun especially if it is a surprise shower. Buy helium balloons (2-3 dozen) in the various colors from the baby nursery and place in small bunch. Tie each bunch to the back of chairs or balloon anchors to decorate the area. Use plates, forks, cups and table cloths in the various colors from the baby nursery and to complete the décor order a sheet cake from your favorite bakery in the same colors as the baby nursery. This will set the mood for a great baby shower.

Baby Shower Gifts Using the Alphabet
Gift opening time can be a fun time at Baby Showers for the new parent-to-be and guests. Add to the fun by organizing the gifts that guests purchase by each letter in the alphabet.

When sending out Baby Shower invitations send one letter of the alphabet to each guest and request that they purchase baby gifts that begin with that letter. When it is time to open the gifts, have the guests open gifts beginning with the guest that has gifts beginning with “A”. Guests will have to be creative when purchasing gifts that begin with “y” and “z”. Sharing stories of creative shopping will make all join in the fun.

Baby Shower outside with a Piñata
Take advantage of good weather and take the Baby Shower outside. A colorful Piñata filled with gifts for the baby can be fun for all ages. Mom-to-be should be cautious about hitting the Piñata but she could give her turns away to Dad-to-be.

Purchase a variety of Baby Shower gifts as well as gifts for the guests such as candy or novelty items. Hang the Piñata on a tree limb at a height that will allow all ages to participate in the fun.

A Piñata theme Baby Shower is great for families with older brothers and sisters-to-be.

Baby Shower Pool Party
All can enjoy a fun Baby Shower Pool Party in summer. Use your own pool or ask a friend who has a pool to host the Baby Shower at their home. The menu can be very simple: hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, trail mix, nuts, sodas, bottled water and other favorite summer drinks. Order a Baby Shower sheet cake from a neighborhood grocery store or local bakery. Decorate with colorful balloons and streamers. Designate one table just for Baby Shower gifts. Choose fun games that all ages can participate in.