The Baby Gift Basket and Shower Themes

With so many wonderful themes to choose from, picking only one for a baby shower can be a daunting task. If you are searching for a theme to no avail, try looking towards a baby gift basket for inspiration. Today’s baby gift basket websites go far and beyond the traditional wicker baskets, offering unusual and decorative statements you can build your theme around. Here are a few themes and helpful hints to help you throw a shower everyone will be talking about . . .

1. The Barnyard Bash

Decorating for a barnyard themed shower is almost effortless. Red checkered tablecloths and small metal pails stuffed with folded bandanas make the perfect addition to the buffet table. If the mother is expecting a boy, tractor decorations are adorable. If the mother is expecting a girl, sheep and chicks are especially sweet. Depending on your budget, you can make the theme elaborate or chic and simple. You can save money on the shower cake by baking your own. Bake a simple sheet cake and mix a few drops of green icing into your vanilla frosting. Purchase a pack of plastic barnyard animals from your local budget store and decorate. Another variation is to purchase a baby chicken cake at the bakery. (You may even be able to order out of their Easter catalog and have a chick hatching from an egg.) Have them spell out “baby _ (Fill with Last name)___, hatching soon at a hospital near you.” Complete your shower theme by purchasing a barnyard themed baby gift basket such as the Baby Einstein Day on the Farm Gift Basket by Baby Time Gifts. It will serve as a wonderful centerpiece for your barnyard bash.



2. The Bright Future Celebration

Bright colors make a beautiful shower backdrop, especially in the warmer months of summer. Fill your shower room with loads of colorful balloons tied with various colored ribbons. Hang a few paper decorations from the ceiling such as a sunshine and rainbow. These are easily found at any party specialty store. Opt for a sunshine cake and have the message read, “A new baby makes the world brighter.” Complete this theme by picking up a brightly colored, educational gift basket such as the Baby Einstein Musical Parade Toy Cart by Baby Time Gifts. Not only will its bright colors match your décor, its contents will make baby’s future so bright . . . he’s gotta wear shades.



3. The Simple Sweet Pea Shower

If you had a more sophisticated shower in mind, this themed party is sure to please. Decorate using subtle shades of pink, green and white. Serve up refreshments in crystal platters upon a pink gingham tablecloth. Order a cake from your local bakery and have them decorate the cake with a peapod. Another more budget friendly idea is to bake cupcakes and frost with strawberry icing. If you have a steady hand, you can put a simple dot of green icing on each cupcakes center. Finish with two small white eyes and a smile and you have instant “sweet pea” cupcakes! Complete this shower idea by ordering a simple and chic gift basket such as the Oh, Sweet Pea basket from Baby Time Gifts.