Baby Showers

Baby showers have tended to be a US tradition, but they’re increasingly becoming popular in the UK and Australia.

There is less etiquette surrounding a baby shower than one would imagine, although the central purpose is simply the celebration of the imminent/recent arrival of the baby. Baby showers can also provide the parents with gifts for themselves or for the baby in order to alleviate the financial pressure and stress associated with a newborn.

Baby showers can be extravagant or small, surprise parties or planned by the parents themselves, for the firstborn or for all the children, and can occur before the baby is born or afterwards.

They are also thrown for adopted children, although because of the complexity of adoption, showers are rarely held before the child has been brought home.

Scroll down for baby shower decorations, invitations, games, and gifts ideas.

Baby Showers - Party Decorations and Games

• Twiggi - Specialises in vibrant and modern children's party products including themed party products, dress-up costumes, party supplies, gifts, loot bags, prizes, and fabulous birthday cakes and cupcakes. Based in Victoria with flat rate delivery Australia wide, express and registered post is also available. See their baby shower party supplies including catering, banners, invitations and decorations.
   
• Pink Frosting Baby Showers - An Australian boutique baby shower store based in Canberra with thousands of beautiful party products sourced from all over the world.
  • Party Ware - Includes paper cups, paper plates, disposable cameras, napkins, and table covers.
  • Stationery - Invitation and thank you card packs.
  • DIY Stationery and Craft Supplies - Includes stationery, ribbons, and decorations.
  • Decorations - Includes paper lanterns, parasols, balloons, pinatas, banners and mobile decorations.
  • Games - Baby shower games kits and scratchies.
  • Favours and Prizes - Includes glass and silver, candles, boxes, budget favours and luxury favours.
  
  
• Party Products Australia - Over 6000 party supplies available online with fast Australia wide delivery. They have decorations, catering supplies, themed party supplies and more. See their baby party products including baby showers, new baby and christening parties. Based in Brisbane with flat rate delivery Australia wide.
   
• Baby Shower Games (US Site) - Personalise and print Baby Shower games direct from your computer. They have trivia games, bingo, baby name games, nursery rhyme quizzes, ice breakers and more. Their bingo games can be personalised with words and names of your choice. This is a US shop, so prices are in US$ and the games are designed to print on American Letter sized paper. They also have a handy Baby Shower Checklist to help plan the party.

Baby Showers - Gift Ideas

When it comes to baby shower gifts, there are three prominent gift types: toys, baby wear, and mementos. The majority of items come in pink and blue, but there are an increasing number of products in white, yellow, purple, green, and red.

• Baby Gift Box is a leading gift store that offers an extensive range of baby gifts, baby hampers and baby nappy cakes perfect for a baby shower. They offer Same Day Brisbane, and Australia-wide delivery including hospitals.
   
• BabyBuds® - Unique bouquets of baby clothing which double as decorative floral arrangements for new mothers and beautiful clothing for baby. BabyBuds also have baby toys, baby shoes, books and special gifts for Mum & Dad. Next business day Australia wide or optional same business day in Sydney if you order before 1pm EST (or EDST). See delivery information.
  • Baby Shower Gifts - Including baby layettes, pamper packs for Mum, nappy bags, toys, and more.
  • BabyBuds® Bouquets - Including bouquets with Champagne for Mum & Dad, bouquets for premature babies, twins and triplets.
  
  
• Baby Express has lots of ideas that would work perfectly as baby shower gifts including nappy cakes and even special treats for Mums and Dads. There are gift vouchers if you can't decide. Delivers Australia wide.
   
• Baby Blankie Express specialises in personalised gifts for newborns. You can have the gifts embroidered with the child's name, date of birth and birth weight or your personal message. Delivery is within 3 working days in the Sydney metropolitan area and 3 to 7 working days Australia wide. See their Baby Shower Gifts
   
• Pink Frosting Baby Showers - An Australian boutique baby shower store based in Canberra with thousands of beautiful gifts sourced from all over the world.
  • Gifts for Baby - Includes gift boxes, keepsakes and mementos, photo frames and albums, personalised items and plush toys.
  • Gifts for Mum - Includes jewellery boxes, totes, vases, photo frames, books, and more.