How to make a success of your baby shower?

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The baby shower has become an essential event for celebrating the upcoming arrival of a baby. Imported from Anglo-Saxon countries, this prenatal party is winning over more and more parents-to-be in France. It combines friendliness, surprises, games and shared emotions between loved ones. But organising a successful baby shower requires a minimum of preparation and a few tips to ensure this day remains unforgettable. In this article, we will detail step by step the essential elements for a successful baby shower, from preparation and entertainment, to decoration, treats and memories.

1. The baby shower preparation

• Determine the ideal date: The baby shower usually takes place between the 7th and 8th month of pregnancy. At this stage, the mum-to-be is already well advanced in her pregnancy, but she still has enough energy to fully enjoy the party. It is best to avoid the very last weeks, which can be tiring and uncertain.

• Choose the organiser: The baby shower can be organised by a close friend, a sister, or even by the mum-to-be herself. The important thing is to know how to delegate: it is better for someone else to handle the surprises and logistics so that the mum can relax.

• Draw up the guest list: The atmosphere of a baby shower is all about friendliness. The guest list must be chosen with care: close family, intimate friends, sometimes even close colleagues. The current trend also includes «mixed baby showers» where dads and male friends are welcome.

2. The choice of theme and decoration

The theme sets the tone for the baby shower. It can be traditional (pink for a girl, blue for a boy), but also more original: clouds and stars, jungle animals, fairytale, bohemian chic, or neutral colours for parents who prefer to keep the sex a surprise.

The decoration of the space

• A successful baby shower relies heavily on the decoration:
• Balloons and garlands: ideal for dressing the room.
• Decorated table: tablecloths, elegant and matching disposable tableware.
• Photobooth: a photo corner with props to capture the day.
• Personalised details: posters, small signs, and themed mementos.

3. Treats and the sweet table

• The baby shower cake: It's the showpiece! Traditionally, people opt for a decorated cake (layer cake, naked cake, cake design), often adorned with details matching the theme: little bootees, dummies, or baby figurines.

• Sweets to share: Cupcakes, decorated biscuits, macarons, sweets… The sweet table is an absolute must. It is a visual wonder and a treat for the guests.

• Drinks: We favour non-alcoholic drinks: fruity mocktails, colourful juices, homemade iced teas. For guests, a custom drinks bar can be a great idea.

4. The baby shower activities

The success of a baby shower relies to a large extent on its atmosphere. For this, nothing beats well-chosen activities, adapted to the friendly spirit of the event.

Baby shower games

Games allow for the creation of fits of laughter and shared memories. Here are a few classics:

• The name category game: each guest must think of names starting with a given letter. You often discover some original ideas!
• The prediction game: everyone writes down their forecasts for the baby's birth date, weight, height and even eye colour. These predictions are kept and compared after the birth.
• Guess the bump size: using a ribbon or string, guests estimate the expectant mother's belly circumference.
• The child-friendly blind test: guessing famous nursery rhymes or cartoons from a few notes.

These simple little challenges create a joyful and participatory atmosphere.

Fingerprint trees for baby showers

The fingerprint tree is an original, fun and symbolic activity! But what actually is a fingerprint tree? It is a personalised poster depicting a bare tree whose branches are filled in using the guests' fingerprints. Depending on the design, the fingerprints can also become balloons, flowers, petals, stars, etc.

For a baby shower, this activity can be adapted into a game version: Guests leave their coloured fingerprint using an ink stamp on I’fingerprint tree in pink to predict the birth of a girl or choose a blue footprint if they think it is a boy. Everyone can also write their first name near their footprint to seal their prediction, as well as their attendance at the event.

5. Gifts and souvenirs

The baby shower is also an opportunity to give useful and cute gifts. Among the essentials: baby clothes, nappies, skincare products, a night light, comforters... Some organisers set up a baby wish list to make choosing easier. It is customary to thank the guests with a small souvenir gift: personalised candles, bags of sweets, magnets, or even a photo taken at the photobooth.

To sum up

The baby shower is much more than a party: it's a happy break, where family and friends come together to celebrate the life to come. With a little organisation and a touch of creativity, this day will be etched in everyone's memory.