Baby Shower Decoration Tips

Introduction

Before you start using your imaginations and creative instinct for that perfect baby shower decoration, you need to keep in mind the basic facts and purpose about baby shower. This will help you direct your flair for creativity in the right direction and plan the decorative arrangements accordingly.

Baby Shower - An Overview

A baby shower is organized by the friends and relatives of the expectant mother to celebrate the new small guest who is about to arrive. The occasion involves monetary and other gifts and presents for the would-be parents so that they may use them when the baby is born. Mostly, the gifts which are chosen are stuff which would be required once the new member of the family has come and thus, help the parents in managing and preparing for the baby's arrival.

Things to Remember

While making the arrangements for baby shower decoration you should keep in mind that the decoration should not be too clumsy or complicated but always simple yet elegant, adding a lot of fun to the occasion. You might also want to keep a note of the expense factor and decide on the budget accordingly. Also, remember that the gender of the baby, if known, has to be considered while decorating the party area.

Decoration Tips

Here are some tips which will help you to choose the idea which suits your baby shower event and make it a unique and memorable experience for the would-be mom and all the other guests.

Select a Theme: The first step towards decorating the baby shower would be to select a theme and then plan the decorative elements and activities according to it. Some of the common themes used in baby showers are Winnie the Pooh, Noah's Ark, Lady Bug, Circus, Teddy Bear etc. However, use your imaginations to think of new themes such as Fairy Tale characters, Angels, favorite cartoon characters etc.

Select a Color Scheme: Once the theme is decided, choose a color. Although pink (for baby girls), blue (for baby boys) and yellow (if the gender is unknown) are some of the commonly used colors for baby showers, you are free to use other colors if you wish. Just keep in mind that the color you choose should compliment your party theme and decorative arrangements.

Banners: A baby banner with words related to the baby can be displayed on a place which is visible to everyone. Words welcoming the baby or naming the event or speaking about the gender (if known) can be used. You can use poster boards for making these banners.

Balloons: Balloons are an age-old way of celebrating all kinds of occasions and baby showers are no exception to that. You can fill lots of balloons or buy balloon bouquets and fill them with helium so that they stick to the roof of the room and tie ribbons at the end of their strings. Choose the color of the balloon according to the color scheme. You may also buy balloons of different shapes of animals or characters.

Candles: The use of decorative and colorful candles can also add a touch of elegance to your room decoration. Use scented and/or votive candles on the center of the main table or corners of the room.

Clothesline and Streamers: A clothesline can add a cute look to your baby shower decorations. You can hang diapers, bibs, baby clothes, onesies, socks, baby blankets, baby towels on it, which the mother can take away with her after the occasion. These would be very useful when the baby arrives.

Streamers, matching with the color scheme and hung across the party room can also add to the beauty and texture of your decorations. Make sure that you hang them high enough so that they do not come in the way.

Party Accessories: The party accessories such as cups, plates, napkins, condiments etc can also be a part of your baby shower decoration. You can use the shape of diapers or bibs for napkins and table mats and baby bottles for cups and condiments to store ketchup or mayonnaise. Use the same color scheme for all these to add to the harmonizing effect of the color scheme chosen for the party.

Centerpiece: The centerpiece plays an important part in the baby shower event and thus, use your imaginative skills to present it in the best way. You can keep fruits such as watermelons with designer curves or beautifully designed cakes with the name of the baby or the mother on it. Instead of going for conventional shape, you may use specific shapes relevant to the baby such as a baby duck or a diaper. Alternatively, you can keep baby tubs or cribs with balloons, ribbons and frills all around it. The guests can keep their gifts inside the tub.

Flowers: Flowers are an integral part of every occasion. Thus, select the flowers and colors accordingly to add to the beauty and freshness of the occasion.

Party Favors and Gifts: Add party favors such as mints, chocolates etc. for the guests and keep them busy with games and activities. You can also keep paper tags on each table with satin laces or ribbons tying them together. The guests may write a line for the mother and the baby. At the end, the mother can collect all the tags and keep with her as a souvenir of the special occasion.

Select the game and other activities according to the party theme. You can check out for various game ideas online. You may arrange small gift packs with candles, dry fruits, nuts, candies etc. to carry back home.

Other Decorative Elements: Some of the other popular decorative elements include tablecloths, cut-outs of various shapes for pasting on the walls and confetti of various themes and shapes for sprinkling on the tables and entire party area. You can also use decorated un-opened baby food jars to keep on the tables and later give them to the parents. Photographs of the parents can also be used in various places to add to the decorations of the big event.

By:Paramita Ghosh