72 Baby shower ideas to spark creative and personalized celebrations.

Cute baby shower ideas.

Babies are cute. So, baby showers should be cute, right? Maybe that’s not perfect logic, but one of the first things we think of when planning a baby shower is to make it utterly adorable.

Cute baby shower ideas include games (as long as they don’t cross the threshold of bad taste), crafty activities, and thoughtful keepsakes. Take your pick of these cute ideas and the parents-to-be will be filled to the brim with “aww.”

Simple baby shower ideas.

Whether by the parents’ request or by necessity, there are times we opt for simple baby shower ideas. These simple ideas take the responsibility off friends and family to throw a big party, and they focus the attention on what matters most: supporting the parents-to-be by spending quality time together.

Look through these simple baby shower ideas to find which one hits home.

Fun baby shower ideas.

Big lifestyle changes are about to take place for the expecting parents, and their idea of “fun” will soon revolve around what’s fun for the little one. Fun baby shower ideas turn the clock back and allow us to feel like kids again. We remember how much fun we used to have and the parents feel a little more prepared to get goofy when the baby comes.

Fun baby shower ideas also make showers more memorable. Imagine your family and friends doing any of these fun activities, and you’ll see why.

Elegant baby shower ideas.

There are plenty of expecting parents who prefer to avoid the baby shower stereotypes, but who still want to share their excitement with loved ones. What kind of elegant baby shower ideas fit the mold? For starters, it’s more elegant to be gender neutral with the guest list and the décor. So, invite both parents and think about decorating in neutrals like white and gold.

Elegant baby shower ideas often favor the sentimental over the funny, too, so some of these ideas will be quite touching.

How to make the most of these baby shower ideas.

Rustic baby shower ideas.

Baby shower ideas come in many different “looks” and “feels.” Have you ever imagined a rustic baby shower? You might say that rustic baby shower ideas harken back to how things were before showers of the 1950s. Families celebrated without balloons, gift registries, and trendy baby shower themes.

Try one of these rustic baby shower ideas for a simpler, often nature-inspired baby shower.

Small baby shower ideas.

Sometimes, the expecting parents want the baby shower to be as small as possible. Maybe there’s a tight-knit group of loved ones who support them, or maybe their budget isn’t that big. There are small baby shower ideas that keep the guest list more intimate, and others that help keep budgets down. Some small baby shower ideas do both.

Browse these small shower ideas for some simple but no-less-charming ways to celebrate the baby’s pending arrival.

Tips to help you plan a baby shower.

Baby showers are celebrations of a new life. The guests of honor are over the moon, as are their friends and family.

Still, planning a party gets complicated fast. Here’s the simplest baby shower planning how-to:

• Confirm the date and host. It might be a friend, a family member, or a coworker. The date usually falls in the last couple months of pregnancy.

• Check preferences with the couple. Some couples want a gender-neutral party. Some couples want to wait until the baby’s arrived. Check in and get their honest take on their perfect baby shower.

• Get the theme ready. If you’re going with a baby shower theme of any kind, posters and banners help bring the theme to life fast.

• Send the formal invitation. Go with the guest list that the parents provide and follow-up with anyone who doesn’t reply.

• Get help with the details. Divide and conquer. Maybe you finish the decorations and someone else can organize the food. Keep it low stress so that the focus remains having fun and celebrating the coming baby.

Adobe Express can help.

Adobe Express online editor has tons of free templates and quick and easy customization options to put your favorite baby shower ideas to work. If you want to play around with baby shower ideas in cards, letters, announcements, invitations, banners, or posters, Adobe Express makes it as simple as picking a template and personalizing it, or making your own idea with easy-to-use design tools. Whatever message you want to share, Adobe Express brings it to life, no experience required.