How to Host a Baby Shower | POPSUGAR Family

Whether you are hosting a baby shower, RSVPing “hell yes” to one, or are the guest of honor (congrats, by the way — that baby bump looks good on you!), POPSUGAR has created the ultimate guide to planning the perfect party, buying the best registry gift, and celebrating that new bundle of joy in style. Now let’s all raise a glass to the mom-to-be, and get down to it. Inspiration awaits.

Party Planning Inspiration

Show a Mama Some Love With These 31 Llama Baby Shower Ideas

61 Cactus Baby Shower Photos We're Totally Stuck On

Did Someone Say Glitter? These Unicorn Baby Shower Ideas Will Make You a Believer

10 Baby Shower Themes That Will Utterly Wow Your Guests in 2019

20 Unique Baby Shower Invitations That Are Next-Level Creative

Bright and Cheery Rainbow Baby Shower Ideas

Double the Fun! 14 Ideas For a Twin Baby Shower

Real Baby Showers

Adventure Awaits These Parents-to-Be, So They Had an Adorable Airplane-Themed Baby Shower

Swoosh, Swoosh! This Beautiful Basketball-Themed Baby Shower Is a Slam Dunk

Flamingos, Pineapples, and Leis — This Backyard Baby Shower Will Transport You to a Tropical Paradise

This Nautical Baby Shower Had Glitzy Details, Adorable Sailboats, and Breakfast Burgers!

April Showers Bring May Flowers . . . AND This Ridiculously Cute Baby Shower

Talk About a Royal Welcome! This "Little Prince" Baby Shower Is Fit For a King

You Can Never Go Wrong With a Little Pretty in Pink Baby Shower, Especially When There's a "Mom-osa Bar"

Up, Up, and Away! This Adventurous Hot Air Balloon-Themed Baby Shower Is a Dreamy Delight

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! This Baby Shower Takes the Circus Theme to a Whole New Level

This Backyard Baby Shower Is About to Wow You With Its Glam-Boho Charm and Breathtaking Florals

This Photographer Planned Her Own Travel-Themed Baby Shower, and It's Nothing Short of Amazing

Mom Had Baby in Chipotle Parking Lot, So the Restaurant Threw Her a Burrito-Themed Shower

The Latest Trends

30 Easy-to-Print Baby-Shower Games to Make Your Party Prep Even Easier

12 Actually Fun Baby-Shower Games For Coed Parties

Oh, Baby! These 50 Co-Ed Baby Shower Games Are Outrageously Fun

I Had a "Traditional" Baby Shower. Here's What I Wish I Had Done Instead

I Had a Welcome to the World Party — and I Hated Every Minute of It

New Baby Shower Must: Ask Guests to Bring This Instead of an Overpriced Greeting Card

I Threw a Co-Ed Baby Shower, And It was the Best Way to Celebrate My Little Family

Sips and Snacks

Best Mocktail Recipes

30+ Mocktail Recipes For the Dry, Sober Curious, or Just Tired of Drinking

by Lauren Harano 8/01/23

Baby Shower Cake Ideas

Give Us Some Sugar! These 40+ Cakes Will Make Your Baby Shower So Sweet

by Lauren Harano 4/28/19

Bite-Size Baby Shower Foods

These 70+ Bite-Size Snacks Are Perfect For a Baby Shower: Small in Size, Yet Mighty in Flavor

by Lauren Harano 4/28/19

Baby Shower Food Ideas

Eat Up! These 40+ Baby Shower Snacks and Sips Are Tasty and Cute

by Lauren Harano 4/26/19

Baby Shower Cake Pops

Pop Star! 50+ Adorable Cake Pops That Make the Perfect Sweet Baby-Shower Treat

by Haley Lyndes 3/21/19

Dessert Tables For Baby Showers

20 Dessert Tables to Inspire Your Baby Shower's Sweetest Display

by Kate Stahl 1/02/19

The Baby Sprinkle

What you should know about those parties to celebrate a mom's subsequent baby.

Kim Kardashian Wants a CBD Baby Shower

Before You Judge Kim Kardashian For Having a 4th Baby Shower, Her Reason Is Pretty Damn Good

by Kate Schweitzer 4/12/19

Why You Should Have a Baby Sprinkle

No, I'm Not Greedy Because I Had a Baby Shower For My Second Child

by Kate Schweitzer 3/31/19

Should You Have a Baby Shower For Every Child?

Here's Why You Shouldn't Have a Baby Shower For Every Child

by Emily Cappiello 6/09/18

Registry Must Haves

Editor-Approved Nursery Essentials

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12 Reasons the Willow Pump Is More Than Worth the Price Tag

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Magnetic Baby Clothes Exist, So Prepare to Have Your Entire Life Changed

Product Reviews

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Product Reviews

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Parent Shopping

90 Stylish and Practical Gender-Neutral Gifts For Baby Showers

25 Harry Potter-Approved Baby Shower Gifts That Are Downright Magical

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20 Eco-Friendly Baby Shower Gifts For Any Parent-to-Be

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Gifts For Babies

13 Funny Baby Shower Gifts That Are Guaranteed to Get a Laugh

30 Baby Registry Essentials From Walmart, Starting at Just $7

23 of the Most-Registered-For Baby Products This Year

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