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Spring is just around the corner! Beautiful flowers are starting to bloom. The birds are chirping. The blankets of snow no longer cloak the pavement. You’re no longer freezing. The excitement gets your adrenaline pumping because it’s a season of new beginnings. But, there’s one thing about the season that’s can send nervous jitters through your spine... your friend’s baby shower. This is your induction into the event planning arena; your moment to showcase your killer planning skills. How can you pull off a spring themed baby shower that's amazing? We’ve got the hook up with some fun spring baby shower ideas that’ll help you deliver a stellar event. Let's dive right into it so that you can start planning a rockin' baby shower party! Before We Get Started Make Sure To Add Baby Shower Theme Ideas To Your Pinterest Spring Baby Shower Theme #1: Emoji Glory The gloomy winter days are gone and the bright happy spring days are here. What better way to experience happiness than with some happy emojis? An emoji party is a great spring baby shower idea. The Decór A strong emoji presence is a must for this baby shower theme. Yellow, black, and white are the colors. Get emoji cushions, banners, stickers, and other related decorations. The Food Emoji sugar cookies will be a big hit. Cupcakes in the shape of the poop emoji add a fun touch. Pepperoni pizza bombs are good savory bites to fill your guests’ appetites. The Activity Have guests play the Did Baby Poopie baby shower game! A hilarious poop scratching emoji game that will have your guests rolling in laughter. It's a fun lottery type game that you can use for diaper raffles, door prizes, favors, ice breakers, and more! Party Favors Make some chocolate covered popcorn and serve it to guests in emoji covered popcorn bags. Spring Baby Shower Theme #2: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Caterpillars are symbolic of spring. Their evolution into butterflies represents the beauty and magic of everything pregnancy and childbirth have to offer. The child is exiting the cocoon (the womb) and emerging as a beautiful butterfly (a newborn baby). Eric Carle’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar provides the perfect inspiration for spring baby shower themes. You can get some inspiration for colors and decór from the book, but here’s a picture of an idea. The Decór: Think bright, outdoor type colors. Caterpillars are one with nature so creating a rustic vibe with strong nature elements. The Food Arrange cupcakes and sandwiches on the food table in the shape of a caterpillar. Include a lot of spring-time fruits and vegetables to keep the outdoor theme. Offer this electric blue butterfly mocktail to spice things up a bit. The Activity One possible idea is to have caterpillar creation tables where guests work together in teams to create caterpillars using construction paper and other art and craft materials. Each guest would write a personalized note for the mom-to-be and her soon-to-come baby on each piece of the caterpillar’s body. The family now has some keepsakes from the event and the guests will have fun creating them! Party Favors Give guests personalized Very Hungry Caterpillar wall prints that express gratitude for their presence. You could even transform it into a giveaway by placing a special giveaway code on one of the cards. The person with the code wins a special prize. Spring Baby Shower Theme #3: Sunburst Spring is the time when the sun starts breaking through the winter fog. Why not create a sunburst atmosphere that celebrates the beauty of spring? This is the perfect symbolism of a spring baby shower. The Decór Anything bright and yellow works well for this theme. Include some gorgeous sunflowers to add a bit of pizzazz. The Food Make some refreshing lemonade and serve it in mason jars. Have delectable cupcakes with sunflower or sun decorations. Caramel topped popcorn adds an element of fun. Some corn on the cob with honey-glazed meatballs or chicken hors d'oeuvres can help fill some appetites. Add this lemon mousse for a mouth-watering treat. The Activity Hire someone (Or do it yourself if you are up for a challenge) to teach guests how to make a floral crown using sunflowers and other bright flowers. Not only will guests learn a new skill, but they will also have a keepsake. Party Favors Give each guest a sun-shaped cookie and tell them to shine brightly. Yummy and cute! Spring Baby Shower Theme #4: Nature’s Strawberry Orchard Strawberries grow from January to November but thrive in springtime. Recreating a strawberry orchard is a fun spring baby shower idea. The Decór Create a relaxing outdoor orchard feel using wooden crates, rustic tables, and bunches of strawberries as centerpieces. The Food This strawberry margarita mocktail is bound to tickle your guests’ taste buds. Use fall-related cookie cutters to make cute cheese, crackers, and apple dip treats. Add an element of surprise with a sweet and savory crepe station filled with tasty strawberry fillings. The Activity Have the mom-to-be write descriptions for 20 of her pregnancy cravings on separate sheets of paper prior to the baby shower. Ensure that you have a list of these cravings with their corresponding answers. On the day, ask some volunteers to take the sheets of paper and try to guess each craving. It’s a great way to get some good laughs. Party Favors Give each guest a small bottle of homemade strawberry jam. Your local farmers market should have some great options! Spring Baby Shower Theme #5: Floral Paradise Fresh flowers are the hallmark of spring. They also add the perfect backdrop for creating a spring-themed baby shower that puts guests in the right mood. The Decór Create a baby shower floral garden with a wide variety of flowers throughout. The Food This lavender lemonade recipe will help you create a unique drink everyone will love. Add something savory with floral-shaped sandwiches and pizza muffins. Top it all off with floral-shaped ooey-gooey brownies. The Activity Have a watering can three-legged race where guests work in teams to carry a heavy watering can to soil with freshly planted seeds. They are then required to water the seeds without spilling the water. It’s a game that symbolizes the hard work of carrying a child to term and then delivering the child after the mother’s water breaks. Party Favors Give each guest a tiny bag with some springtime flower seeds and ask them to plant the seeds at home as a symbol of health, happiness, and prosperity for their families and the mom-to-be, and her family. Spring Baby Shower Theme #6: Rainbow Snow Rainbow snow seems like a bit of an oxymoron but it’s the perfect spring baby shower idea to demonstrate the transition from winter to spring. Instead of creating a winter wonderland, you’ll be creating a rainbow wonderland. The Decór Use snowflake type centerpieces with rainbow colors to mimic snow but with a bright rainbow twist. Incorporate bright colors and rainbow prints throughout. The Food Have cupcakes with rainbow colored M and Ms as toppings. Make sandwiches with rainbow colored cheese. Arrange a fruit platter with the colors and shape of a rainbow. The Activity Get T-Shirts in different colors, stencils(and other T-shirt decorations), and some permanent markers. Ask guests to decorate the T-Shirts with their best advice for the mom-to-be. The trick is that the advice can’t be more than three to four words. The Party Favors Give each guest a rainbow tye-and-dye shirt with the mum-to-be’s favorite catchphrase. Spring Baby Shower Theme #7: Dancing Daffodils Daffodils are gorgeous springtime flowers that fit in well with a spring-themed baby shower. Their unique shape often gives the appearance of a graceful dancer when the flowers sway in the wind. So, a daffodil spring-themed baby shower should be filled with lots of music, dancing, and laughter! The Decór Think nature’s paradise when putting together the decór for a daffodil themed baby shower. You want an outdoor, rustic feel that’s filled with bright bursts of yellow daffodils. The Food Daffodils are inedible so they shouldn’t be a part of the menu. However, you can serve your hors d'oeuvres, such as spinach artichoke zucchini bites, in daffodil-shaped containers. The Activity See which guests can do the best rendition of the Baby Momma dance. Don’t forget to strap on a makeshift baby bump to add to the excitement. Party Favors A daffodil scented sugar body scrub makes a great party favor. Spring Baby Shower Theme #8: BEE-utiful Beginnings The baby to be is the star of the show. Help everyone keep buzzing about the newborn with a bee-inspired spring baby shower. The Decór Shades of brown and yellow fit well for this theme. Pops of yellow carnations or daffodils help take the decór to the next level. The Food Honey cupcakes topped with fondant bees will steal the show. This warm honey fig dip with blue cheese and garlic pitas adds a savory bite. Add an orange and honey mocktail for a refreshing twist that everyone can enjoy. The Activity Hide cutouts of bumblebees under random chairs. Guests with cutouts under their chairs will be asked to sing a nursery rhyme to the beat of a pop song. The person with the best rendition wins a prize. Party Favors Give each guest a special gift from the mom-to-”bee” that has a Burt’s Bees lip balm or you can get some honey sticks from your local farmers market. Everyone loves lip balm and local honey! Make Sure To Add These 15+ Baby Shower Theme Ideas To Your Pinterest Board Spring Baby Shower Theme #9: Berry Merry Berries are a sweet addition to a spring themed baby shower. They’re a great way to add color and unique flavors to create an interesting party experience. It’s best to choose one berry and use that as the central theme for the baby shower. For instance, you could use either strawberries or blueberries as your inspiration. The Decór The colors you use in the decór depend on the type of berry you’ve chosen. A strawberry theme would have red as the dominant color while a blueberry theme would have blue as the dominant color. Evidence of the berries should also be seen throughout. For instance, you could use them throughout the centerpieces. The Food Bite-size berry tarts and sweet berry macarons are perfect for this theme. These humble bumble crumble bars add a crunchy element your guests will love. The Activity Create a baby bow making station with ribbons based on the theme. Party Favors Give each guest hand woven bracelets with a special note from the mom-to-be attached. Spring Baby Shower Theme #10: Tropical Bliss A tropical theme isn’t limited to just summertime. People in the tropics experience the beauty of springtime all year long. The Decór Think fun, bright, and sunny. Pineapples, palm leaves, and bright flowers. The Food Kebabs with tropical fruits and pineapple chicken are great for this spring-themed baby shower. Mini pulled-pork sandwiches filled with Hawaiian barbeque sauce will have guests licking their fingers. Add this refreshing tropical mocktail as a signature drink. The Activity Have a diaper raffle where guests are asked to bring diapers to the baby shower. In exchange, they get a raffle ticket. A grand raffle draw is held and the winner receives a gift basket packed with lots of goodies. This is a great way for the mom-to-be to get a large supply of diapers. Here are some cute diaper raffle tickets you'll LOVE! Party Favors Give guests a tropical scented candle so they can add the aroma of the tropics to their home or office. Spring Baby Shower Theme #11: Pink Blossom Pink flowers bloom abundantly during spring. So why not use them as the inspiration for a pink blossom spring-themed baby shower? Plus pink is a great color in general for baby showers, especially if the mom-to-be knows she's having a girl. The Decór Pastel pink works well for an elegant pink blossom baby shower. Flecks of gold add an opulent feel. Add a few pastel pink teddy bears and you’re on your way toward creating the environment for a great baby shower. The Food This pink champagne mocktail recipe supports the elegant theme. You can also delight guests with these amazing looking rhubarb tarts. The Activity Collect a list of songs that have the word “pink” in their titles. Give each guest a sheet of paper and have the DJ play each song. Guests then guess the name of each song. The guest with the most correct titles wins. Party Favors Give guests small containers of tiny heart shaped bath salts. Spring Baby Shower Theme #12: Batter Up! Softball and baseball season is here! This spring baby shower idea is ideal for softball fans and may even cause the unborn baby to catch softball fever. The Decór The classic American colors (red, white, and blue) for the foundation for this theme. The classic blue striped softball jersey should be used throughout and miniature softballs can be added to centerpieces. The Food Salted peanuts and Baby Ruth chocolate bars are iconic softball treats that should be included in this softball themed baby shower. Add these softball pretzel bites for a fun twist. Some sweet and tangy meatballs add a savory element that will warm your guests’ stomachs. The Activity Safe Bases is a musical chairs spinoff that will get your guests moving. Create some bases using cardboard and place them strategically around your makeshift baseball diamond. Place some inflatable bats and balloons in the center and asks guests to bat around balloons while dancing to the music. When the music stops, guests should try to be the first to stand on a base. Anyone who isn’t standing on a base is out. Party Favors Give guests miniature softballs engraved with motivational quotes. Spring Baby Shower Theme #13: Heaven Sent Children are a gift from heaven regardless of the season. The heaven sent theme isn’t limited to springtime but it’s a great spring baby shower idea. The Decór Think angels and sparkles. Lots of sparkles! The Food Serve angle shaped sandwiches and pudding parfaits with a hint of whipped cream. The Activity Have guests develop wooden blocks with letters of the child’s name using elements of the heaven sent theme. The Party Favors Give each guest an angel shaped tart on a stick. Spring Baby Shower Theme #14: Coated Green Rolling green fields, grass peeping through the snow and luscious green trees are a few of the characteristics of spring. This coated green spring-themed baby shower is a great way to capture the beauty of these features. The Decór Think enchanted garden with lots of greenery and bright flowers. Add a few “mystical fairies” here and there for an extra special touch. The Food Try these chocolate-covered rice krispy treats. For something savory, try roast beef and sun-dried tomato tortilla pinwheels. You can also try making these cookie wands that bring an element of fairy magic! The Activity Fill some baby bottles with the signature mocktail and invite volunteers to try to drink as much of the liquid from the bottle as possible within a minute. Party Favors Give each guest a fairy-decorated brownie pop with a note that reads, “Let the magic of the forest be with you”. Spring Baby Shower Theme #15: Cloudy Softness Fluffy clouds and bright sunshine make spring come alive. This spring-themed baby shower idea celebrates the delicate nature of the newborn child. The Decór White and airy decorations are the foundation of this theme. You can use balloons or fluffy fabric to create the illusion of clouds. The Food You can make this sparkling cotton candy drink the signature mocktail. Add bite-size ham and cheese quiches for a savory bite. In addition to that fun mocktail and quiches, you can try these fancy marshmallow pops. The Activity Ask guests to create a scrapbook of parenting tips for the mom-to-be using cloud-shaped paper. Party Favors Give each guest a memory coaster that showcases a picture of the mom-to-be. Spring Baby Shower Theme #16 (BONUS): A Rose for Baby Roses grow from mid-spring to fall. The beauty of these flowers is that they blossom in a variety of colors which provides you with a wider array of color options for your decorations. The Decór There are 11 rose colors, each with a specific meaning. The best colors for a baby shower are: purple, pink, and yellow. Create rich decór using real flowers and touches of elegance. The Food Make this rose lemon spritzer the signature drink for the party. Next, if you want to add something sweet, you can try these rose water blondies for a sweet bite. Lastly, you can seal the deal with ricotta crêpes with honey, walnuts, and rose. The Activity Get some pictures of the mom-to-be at different stages of life then ask guests to guess her age in each picture. The person with the most guesses wins. Party Favors Give each guest a signature rosé glass. Don’t Forget To SAVE These 15+ Baby Shower Theme Ideas for Your Pinterest Board Spring Baby Shower Theme #17 (BONUS): Blue Parade Many parades happen during spring. Why not create a boy-themed baby shower that has the elements of the mum-to-be’s favorite spring parade? The Decór The decór ultimately depends on the type of parade. However, you can include fun elements such as a marching band drum and other musical instruments characteristic of a parade. Blue would be the signature color since it’s a boy-inspired baby shower. The Food Drizzle some pretzel sticks with some white chocolate. Some mini chicken and waffle sliders add a savory taste that will fill your guest’s stomachs. The Activity Ask the guests to form two to four teams (depending on the number of guests). Provide each team with marching band instruments and ask them to present their best, and most extravagant, nursery rhyme rendition. The group with the best rendition wins. Party Favors Create a curated gift box with a bunch of parade related goodies. What's Your Favorite Spring Themed Baby Shower Idea? From colorful spring baby shower themes like the Rose for Baby to more unique ideas such as a Blue Parade, there are plenty of options when it comes to creating an unforgettable spring baby shower. Each theme has its own specific decorations, food, and activities that will make your event special. No matter which spring baby shower idea you choose, be sure to include fun party favors so guests can take home something memorable from this day! With these creative spring baby shower themes in mind, planning your next celebration is easier than ever before. Share with us your own ideas below or let us know what your favorite idea is from the list above! For more party inspiration, hosting tips, and exciting new ideas, join our mailing list and follow us on Instagram @cotierbrand