10 Winter Baby Shower Themes

In this post, we’ll explore 10 enchanting winter baby shower themes that will not only warm the hearts of your guests but also create unforgettable memories for the parents-to-be.

If you’ve been wondering how to have a winter baby shower then you’ve come to the right place.

After finishing this winter baby shower guide I have to admit I’m a little jealous I didn’t get to have a winter shower. Not to say summer baby showers can’t be just as beautiful. It’s just that I fell in love with these whimsical dream like themes and decor.

Planning a baby shower during the winter months can be incredibly magical, with the season’s natural beauty providing a picturesque backdrop for your celebration. Whether you’re envisioning a cozy indoor gathering or a whimsical winter wonderland, the possibilities are endless.

I’m hoping a family member or close friend has a pregnancy that lines up with the season and I can have the opportunity to throw one for them. I absolutely love party planning and decorating and so badly want ti make one mod these themes a reality.

From cozy rustic vibes to charming and playful decor, these themes will help you create a winter baby shower that beautifully celebrates this joyous season.

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Top 10 Baby Shower Themes for the Winter Season

Baby it’s Cold Outside

Transform your winter baby shower into a magical celebration with the Baby It’s Cold Outside theme! This winter theme captures the cozy essence of the season, making it the perfect choice for your special event.

Decor:

This Baby it’s Cold Outside party bundle comes with:

• Invitations
• Thank you cards
• Party Banner
• Welcome Sign
• Decor Signs
• Bottle Labels
• Candy Wrappers
• Cupcake Toppers
• etc

In addition to the Baby it’s Cold Outside party bundle you could hang snowflakes from the ceiling, hang white christmas lights around the windows and add fake snow to tables.

Games & Prizes:

The Baby it’s Cold Outside Bundle comes with 6 fun winter baby shower themed printable games.

You could also try a fun snowflake guessing game.

Snowflake Guessing Game

Materials Needed:

• A jar filled with small white candies (like white M&Ms, mints, or marshmallows)
• Slips of paper and pens
• A small box or container for the guesses

How to Play:

1. Fill a jar with a known quantity of small white candies.
2. As guests arrive, ask them to guess how many candies are in the jar and write their guesses on slips of paper.
3. Collect all the guesses in a box or container.
4. At the end of the shower, reveal the actual number of candies in the jar.
5. The guest with the closest guess wins the jar of candies or another prize.

Here are some fun Baby it’s Cold Outside baby showered themed game prizes I came up with.

1. Cozy Blanket

A soft, plush blanket makes for a perfect winter-themed prize. Look for blankets in winter colors or patterns, such as snowflakes, plaid, or a cozy knit.

It’s a gift that guests will appreciate during the colder months.

2. Hot Chocolate Gift Set

Put together a charming hot chocolate gift set. Include items like gourmet hot chocolate mix, a cute winter-themed mug, mini marshmallows, and perhaps a candy cane for stirring.

You can package it all in a festive bag or box for an extra special touch.

3. Scented Candles

Choose candles with winter-inspired scents like cinnamon, pine, vanilla, or peppermint. Look for candles in festive containers or jars that add a touch of seasonal charm.

They make a cozy and aromatic prize that guests will enjoy.

4. Winter-Themed Bath Set

Put together a luxurious bath set with items like winter-scented bath bombs, body lotion, and shower gel.

You can find sets that come in beautiful packaging or create your own with individually selected items. This prize offers a bit of pampering and relaxation.

5. Warm Socks or Slippers

A pair of fuzzy socks or cozy slippers can be a delightful and practical prize. Look for items with winter patterns like snowflakes, reindeer, or classic winter colors.

These are perfect for keeping warm and comfortable during the chilly season, and are also an affordable baby shower prize idea.

These prizes are sure to be a hit and keep the winter theme going strong!

Food & Drinks:

If you’re wondering what food and drinks to serve at a winter baby shower, check out my ideas below that would go great with this “Baby it’s Cold Outside Theme”

1. Hot Chocolate Bar

Set up a hot chocolate bar where guests can customize their own drinks. Provide a variety of toppings and mix-ins such as:

• Mini marshmallows
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate chips
• Peppermint sticks
• Cinnamon sticks
• Caramel sauce

2. Snowflake Sugar Cookies

Bake or order sugar cookies shaped like snowflakes and decorate them with white and blue icing. You can also add edible glitter or sprinkles to give them a frosty, wintery look.

3. Cupcakes

Create cupcakes with winter-themed decorations. Use white frosting to mimic snow and top them with edible snowflakes, silver sprinkles, or mini fondant snowmen. You can also use blue and silver cupcake liners to enhance the winter theme.

4. Warm Apple Cider

Serve warm apple cider to keep guests cozy. You can make it extra special by adding cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange slices for added flavor. Serve it in a large crockpot or a beverage dispenser to keep it warm throughout the event.

5. Snowball Cheese Balls

Create cheese balls that resemble snowballs or a snowman.

Use a mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheese, and your choice of seasonings. Roll the cheese mixture into small balls and then coat them with shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts to give them a snowball appearance. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.

These food and drink ideas will help create a cozy, festive atmosphere for your winter-themed baby shower!

A Merry Little Baby Shower

Celebrate your upcoming bundle of joy with a cozy and festive winter baby shower with the Merry Little Baby Shower theme.

Embrace the season’s charm with beautifully designed invitations, games, and decorations that will make your event unforgettable.

Decor:

Start with the A Merry Little Baby Shower party bundle that comes with:

• invitations
• welcome sign
• banner
• table numbers
• food labels
• cupcake toppers

Games & Prizes:

The A Merry Little Christmas theme comes with an amazing 70 printable baby shower games!

You could also try playing Santa’s Little Helpers: Fill a large stocking with various baby items. Guests take turns feeling the stocking and guessing what’s inside. The person with the most correct guesses wins.

A few Christmas party themed prizes for game winners could be:

1. Christmas Ornament Sets: Beautiful, themed ornaments can be a lovely keepsake that winners can hang on their Christmas tree year after year.
2. Festive Cookie Mix Jars: Layer the dry ingredients for holiday cookies in a mason jar, and attach a festive ribbon and recipe card. It’s a fun and easy way for winners to bake some holiday cheer.
3. Christmas Cookie Cutters and Sprinkles Set: A set of holiday-shaped cookie cutters and festive sprinkles, perfect for baking and decorating Christmas cookies.

Food & Drink:

Here are a few ideas of what food and drinks to serve at your winter baby shower with an “A Merry Little Baby Shower” theme.

1. Mini Quiches: Bite-sized quiches with festive fillings like spinach and red pepper or ham and cheese.
2. Holiday-Themed Sandwiches: Finger sandwiches cut into festive shapes like stars, trees, and snowflakes using cookie cutters.
3. Cranberry Brie Bites: Puff pastry filled with brie cheese and cranberry sauce, baked to perfection.
4. Veggie and Cheese Christmas Tree Platter: Arrange vegetables and cheese cubes in the shape of a Christmas tree, with cherry tomatoes as ornaments and a star-shaped cheese topper.
5. Fruit Skewers: Red and green fruit skewers using strawberries, grapes, and kiwi for a festive touch.
6. ”Momosa” bar: Set up a festive Christmas baby shower mimosa bar for guests using orange juice and cranberry juice.

A Little Snowflake is on The Way

Embrace the magic of winter and celebrate your upcoming bundle of joy with a “Little Snowflake is on the Way” themed baby shower, where every detail sparkles with the enchantment of the season.

Imagine a wonderland adorned with delicate snowflake decorations, cozy treats, and heartwarming games that will create unforgettable memories for you and your guests.

This theme not only highlights the uniqueness of your little one but also brings a touch of winter wonder to your special day.

Decor:

Decorate with a snowflake baby shower welcome sign and themed banner. Following the pink and gold theme, decorate the walls with these pink and gold snowflakes and Pom poms.

Games & Prizes:

1. Snowball Guessing Game: Fill a large jar with powdered donut holes (snowballs). Set out cards for guests to write their guesses. Closest number is the winner.
2. My Water Broke: Freeze ice cubes with miniature babies inside. Have everyone add an ice cube to their drink at the same time. First one to melt and yell my water broke is the winner.
3. Don’t Say Baby: Give everyone a snowflake necklace. Announce to your guests to not say baby. If anyone says baby in conversation then you can take their necklace. At the end of the party the guest with the most necklaces is the winner.

Cool prizes for games for the “A Little Snowflake is on the Way” theme could be:

1. Tickets to go skiing
2. Hat and gloves set
3. Snowflake notebook/planner
4. A cookie gift basket with everything to make snowflake cookies. Use a mixing bowl as the basket and fill with cookie mix, whisk, spoon, and snowflake cookie cutters.

Food & Drink:

1. Snowflake Sandwiches: Set up a make your own sandwich station. Use snowflake cookie cutters to cut snowflake shapes out of the cheese for a snowy touch.
2. Frozen Popcorn: Add white chocolate and snowflake sprinkles to popcorn for a winter treat your guests won’t be able to get enough of.
3. Snowflake ice: Make plenty of snowflake ice for your party to keep drinks cold and continue the snowflake theme.
4. Snowflake Punch: Make a blue punch using a mix of blue raspberry lemonade, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice. Add scoops of vanilla ice cream for a frothy, snowy effect.

Santa Baby

A Santa Baby themed baby shower is perfect for adding a touch of festive cheer to your winter celebration, making it both memorable and magical.

The adorable Santa motifs and holiday decorations create a cozy, joyful atmosphere that will enchant your guests and make the mom-to-be feel extra special.

Plus, this theme offers endless opportunities for creative games, delicious holiday treats, and charming keepsakes that will leave everyone in the holiday spirit.

Decor:

The Santa Baby baby shower bundle comes with everything you need to decorate your festive baby shower:

• invitations
• signs
• cupcake toppers
• water labels
• food labels

In addition, consider white table cloths for the tables. Centerpieces with wood slabs, mini flocked trees, Christmas bulbs and candles or mini lights.

Simple flocked garland with lights on the windows would add a festive elegant element.

Games & Prizes

The Santa Baby baby shower theme includes 25 printable games to choose from, but for more fun also consider.

1. Candycane Fishing for Pacifiers: For this game each table works as a team. Each guest gets a candy cane to hold in their mouth. 10 or so pacifiers and 1 bucket are placed on each table. The first table to hook all pacifiers and drop them in the bucket wins.
2. Christmas Bulb Raffle: As each guest arrives give them a raffle ticket. Write the number of their ticket on a Christmas bulb and add it to a Christmas tree. Once all guest have arrived and hung their bulbs, pick one off the tree and they are the winner.
3. What’s in the Stocking?: Fill a Christmas stocking with baby items. Give each guest a chance to feel the stocking but don’t let them look inside. The guest who can guess the most items correctly is the winner.

Some cool prize ideas for your Santa Baby baby shower could be:

1. Light Show Tickets: There are tons of local holiday light display during the winter. Gift your guest tickets.
2. Christmas Cookies: Decorated Christmas sugar cookies in a holiday cookie tin.

Food & Drink

1. Veggie Tray Wreath: Arrange cucumber slices, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes on a round tray in the shape of a wreath.
2. Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread: Follow this recipe to make a Christmas tree shaped appetizer.

Winter Arctic Animal Baby Shower

Imagine a baby shower adorned with adorable polar bears, penguins, and snowy owls, creating a magical winter wonderland that guests will remember forever.

The cozy, frosty theme will evoke warmth and togetherness, perfect for celebrating the arrival of a new bundle of joy.

Plus, the unique arctic decorations and activities can provide endless fun and photo opportunities, making it a truly special event.

Decor:

The Winter Arctic Animal baby shower theme features the cutest winter animals and comes with:

• invitations
• diaper raffle cards
• thank you cards
• banner
• cupcake toppers

Games & Prizes:

This theme comes with tons of printable games to choose from. For more, try:

1. Arctic Animal Raffle: As guests arrive give them a raffle ticket. Write the ticket number on a rubber animal and place it to float in a bucket of water. Once all guests have their tickets, choose an animal and declare a winner.
2. Diaper Change Race: In this games tables work together as a team. Each table gets an Arctic stuffed animal and each guest a diaper. Guest take turns changing the animals diaper and the first table to finish is the winner.

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Food & Drink:

1. Polar Bear Cake Pops: homemade polar bear cake pops are an adorable and delicious treat.
2. Penguin Appetizers: made with olives and mozzarella cheese, these penguin appetizers are cute and delicious.

A Little Bear is on the Way

The “A Little Bear is on the Way” theme perfectly captures the cozy and heartwarming essence of winter, making your baby shower feel like a snug, enchanting retreat.

Imagine your guests surrounded by charming bear decorations, plush toys, and woodland elements, creating a whimsical atmosphere that celebrates the upcoming arrival.

This theme not only adds a touch of rustic elegance but also provides countless opportunities for adorable photo ops and memorable moments.

Decor:

The Little Bear is on the Way baby shower theme comes with:

• invitations
• signs
• banners
• labels

To add on to the printable decorations, consider using white table cloths, fake trees, hanging snowflakes, and teddy bears to add to your baby shower party decor.

Games & Prizes:

1. Teddy Bear Memory Game: Dress a teddy bear up with a diaper, binkie, hat, etc. Place in a bassinet with other baby items. Give each guest a chance to look in the bassinet. Then hand out a sheet of paper and the guest who can name the most items from memory is the winner.
2. Pin The Diaper On The Baby Bear: Print out a poster of a teddy bear and cut out diaper shapes. Blind fold guests and let them try to pin the diaper on the teddy bear. Whoever gets theirs closest to the appropriate spot is the winner.
3. Dirty Diaper Teddy Bear Game: This game comes with fake diapers and only one is “dirty”. Hand them out to your guests and then announce to open them up. Whoever has the dirty diaper is the winner.
4. Guess How Many Gummy Bears: Fill a big bottle with gummy bears and whoever guesses closest to the actual amount is the winner.

A few prize ideas that go with the “A Little Bear is on the Way” theme could be:

1. Bear shaped cookies: Cute and tasty cookies that match the theme of your shower are the perfect gift.
2. Teddy Bear Candle: A bear shaped candle goes well with your theme and is something your guests will actually use.

Food & Drink:

1. Bear Fruit Platter: Use bear shaped cookie cutters on fruit to add little edible bears to your fruit platter.
2. Honey BBQ Chicken: Serve chicken wings with a honey bbq glaze to tie in the bear’s love for honey.
3. Bears in a blanket: This cute dessert uses teddy grahams and is perfect for a baby shower.

We Can Bearly Wait

A “We Can Bearly Wait” theme for a baby shower is irresistibly cute and perfect for celebrating the anticipation of a new arrival.

The theme lends itself to delightful decorations, adorable teddy bear-shaped treats, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that guests will love.

Plus, it offers endless opportunities for creative and memorable photo ops, ensuring the event is both fun and unforgettable.

Decor:

The We Can Bearly Wait baby shower party theme comes with:

• invitations
• diaper raffle cards
• thank you cards
• signs

In addition to the printable decorations try a balloon garland with your baby shower theme colors behind your dessert table and bear themed confetti on the tables as well.

Games & Prizes:

1. Guess How Many Bears In The Bottle: Fill a giant baby bottle with teddy grahams and have your guests try to guess how many are in the bottle. Closest guess wins a prize.
2. Teddy Bear Diaper Change: Have tables work in teams for this game. Each table gets a teddy bear and each guest gets a diaper. When the game begins the first person must change to diaper and pass the bear to the left. Each guest must change the bear and the fastest table wins.

Some cool prizes for your bear themed baby shower would be:

1. Jar Of Honey: A jar of honey with a wooden spoon wrapped with a white ribbon.
2. Polar Bear Soap: Send your guest home with some scented and adorable bear soap.

Food & Drink:

1. Honey Garlic Salmon: A sweet and savory main course
2. Honey Pretzel Bites: Bears love honey so serve this tasty appetizer at your bear themed baby shower.
3. Bear Claws: Serve these sweet bear themed pastries for a sweet treat.

Winter Wonderland

A winter wonderland theme baby shower will create a magical and enchanting atmosphere for celebrating the arrival of your little one.

The soft twinkling lights, snowy decorations, and cozy ambiance will make for a memorable and beautiful event for you and your guests.

Embracing the winter season with a themed baby shower will add a touch of whimsy and charm to the celebration, creating a truly special and unique experience.

Decor:

The winter wonderland baby shower theme includes many editable printable decor options:

• invitations
• banner
• signs
• candy wrappers
• thank you tags
• chip bags

In addition to printable decor consider toping tables with fake snow, candles, and mini trees. Hanging lots of snowflakes and string lights.

Games & Prizes:

1. Baby Bottle Hot Cocoa Chug: Each guest gets a baby bottle of hot chocolate and the first person to finish is the winner.
2. Snowflake Raffle: As each guest arrives have them write their name on a snowflake and add it to a glass vase. After all guests have arrived pick a name and the winner gets a prize.

A few nice winter wonderland themed baby shower prize ideas could be:

1. Movie Tickets: Going to the movies is a fun winter time activity that keeps you inside and warm.
2. Cozy Blanket: Gift a cosy blanket for keeping warm.
3. Warm Slippers: Can’t go wrong with a pair of fuzzy slippers.

Food & Drink:

1. Chili in a Bread Bowl: Warm your guest with this yummy comfort food on a cold winters day. Don’t forget the topping.
2. Ham & Cheese Pinwheels: This baked appetizer is a crowdpleaser.
3. White Powdered Donut Holes: A simple easy dessert that looks like snowballs
4. Hot Chocolate Station: Homemade crock pot hot chocolate. Add decorative jars or peppermint and marshmallows.

A Little Sweetie

The “A Little Sweetie” themed winter baby shower will add a touch of warmth and sweetness to your celebration during the cold season.

The theme allows for adorable and charming decorations, from candy-inspired treats to pastel colors, creating a cozy and delightful atmosphere for you and your guests.

This theme will infuse your baby shower with a playful and endearing vibe, making it a memorable and heartwarming event for everyone.

centerpiece for tables

Decor:

For the A Little Sweetie baby shower think all things winter time sweet treats like cookies and candy canes.

Decorate with giant lollipops, candy canes, cotton candy, etc.

Games & Prizes:

1. Name That Candy: Guests have 1 minute to name as many child related candies that they can. The person with the most candies named is the winner. Examples of kid related candies are:

• Baby Ruth
• Baby Bottle Pop
• Cry Babies
• Sugar Babies
• Sour Patch Kids
• Runts
• Jelly Babies

Prizes could a candy gift basket, cake pops or cookies.

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Food & Drink

For a festive drink that adds to your party’s little sweetie decor consider serving up this beautiful and delicious eggnog punch.

The desserts served at you A Little Sweetie baby shower won’t just delight your guests taste bud, they’re going to double as decor.

Your dessert table should can display a decorated cake in the center surround by beautifully displayed trays of cake pops, cake cones, macarons, frosted cookie sticks, pastel butter mints, etc.

A Bundle Of Joy

A Bundle of Joy themed baby shower perfectly captures the excitement and happiness of welcoming a new baby, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere for everyone involved.

The theme offers endless possibilities for adorable decorations, from soft pastel colors to cute baby-related items like booties and rattles, making the event visually delightful.

Plus, it provides a cohesive concept for games, favors, and even the cake, ensuring a memorable and heartwarming celebration for the parents-to-be and their guests.

Decor:

The A Bundle of Joy theme comes with:

• invitations
• diaper raffle card
• thank you card
• book for baby card
• party decor signs

To match the theme of your stationary in your party decor choose light pink, forest green, and gold colored decor.

A simple flocked and lit tree with wrapped presents under goes well to tie in the bundle of Joy concept.

Add to the floral concept started on the invitation by having the same flowers in your table centerpieces.

Games & Prizes:

1. Where’s the bundle of joy?: Wrap enough small presents with bows for each guest. Only put one little baby figurine in one package. The guest who gets the baby is the winner.

Each prize at the party can be a present of your choosing wrapped in wrapping paper. When a guest wins a game they get to choose their own bundle of joy and it’s a surprise what the get.

Food & Drink:

1. Bundles of Joy: This appetizer is blueberry preserves and cheese in a pastry wrap named bundles of Joy or this recipe named the same that has strawberry and cream cheese in a pastry wrap.
2. Bacon Wrapped Chicken: A wrapped meal is the closest you’ll get to a bundle of joy for your main course.

You can also wrap drink glasses in ribbon with a bow to tie in the bundle of joy “gift” concept.

Gingerbread Baby Shower

A gingerbread themed baby shower is a delightful way to embrace the cozy and festive spirit of winter, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for your guests.

The theme offers charming decoration ideas like gingerbread cookies, houses, and spice-scented candles, which add a touch of seasonal magic and nostalgia.

Plus, it provides a fun and interactive element with activities like decorating gingerbread cookies, ensuring a memorable and joy-filled celebration for everyone involved.

Decor:

The Gingerbread baby shower theme comes with many printable for your party:

• invitations
• diaper raffle
• book for baby card
• thank you cards
• signs

Gingerbread house center pieces are a must for this party theme as well.

Games & Prizes:

1. Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
2. Who has the gingerbread baby?: Hand out small to go boxes with a gingerbread man cookie in each box. One box will have a gingerbread baby cookie inside and whoever gets it is the winner.

Prize ideas for a gingerbread themed winter baby shower:

1. Gingerbread house kit
2. Ginger bread cookie basket: Use a mixing bowl as the basket and add all the ingredient and utensils needed to make gingerbread cookies.

Food & Drink:

1. Ginger snap appetizers: Ginger snaps with mango and goat cheese appetizers
2. Honey Ginger Chicken
3. Ginger Tea
4. Ginger Citrus Mocktails