Baby showers are a fun way to celebrate a new mom and make sure she's stocked up on all of the essentials for her new bundle of joy. But if we're being totally honest, baby showers are also all about the food. From lavish dessert tables to stunning buffet and family style meals, baby showers are as much about guests getting their snack on as they are about celebrating the mom-to-be. So, why not focus on the food when parents are searching for a theme?
By now we've all seen those viral first birthday "smash" parties that incorporate unique foods such as tacos and pizza. But the buzz around delicious foods and quirky themes has also moved into the baby shower world, where people are ditching traditional pink and blue parties in favor of bashes anchored around donuts, strawberry shortcake, watermelons, and even elegant themed tea parties.
Food trends such as tacos, cake pops, dessert displays, and donuts have taken over the party scene in a major way in recent years, and clearly baby showers are no exception. And it's not just sweets that are making a mark for these celebrations! Barbecue baby showers, among other savory themes, are also on trend as parents look for clever ways to elevate their showers and incorporate their favorite foods.
Here, we've gathered 20 of the cutest (and most delicious) food and drink themed baby shower ideas that parents are craving. Toss out the old-fashioned deviled eggs and sheet cake from baby showers of yesteryear. Today, moms-to-be can be celebrated with everything from burritos to "diapers and doughnuts" for more personalized celebrations. Check out all the different and yummy ways moms and dads are welcoming their babies-to-be, foodie style.
POPCORN BABY SHOWER
Feeling corny? Ready to pop? Let the world know with an adorable popcorn themed baby shower. Better yet, make it a fun movie night to give the traditional baby shower a unique spin.
BBQ BABY SHOWER
A Baby-Q is the perfect way to celebrate a brand new little bundle, especially in the summertime. Party planners can even incorporate fun backyard games, such as horseshoes.
BRUNCH BABY SHOWER
A stunning brunch spread makes the perfect backdrop for a baby shower. Guests will love getting the chance to eat yummy breakfast food and get the celebration rolling mid-morning instead of having to wait until the afternoon.
DONUT BABY SHOWER
Who doesn't love donuts? Guests will have a sweet time at this pastry-filled party.
TEA PARTY BABY SHOWER
An enchanting tea party theme will lend an air of sophistication and elegance to any shower. Plus, it's an excuse to eat dozens of tiny teacakes and cookies. We'll take it!
TACO BABY SHOWER
Taco lovers can spread the love with a taco themed baby shower. Guests will love the chance to make their own bites at a taco bar and snack on themed desserts, such as taco sugar cookies or flan.
ICE CREAM BABY SHOWER
What do we want? Ice cream. When do we want it? At a baby shower. Turn a Sunday shower into a sundae shower by including all the fun fixings guests need to make delicious ice cream sundaes.
CANDYLAND BABY SHOWER
Take a trip to Candyland with a baby shower theme that puts the focus on sweet treats. Planners could even incorporate a "candy bar" (ha!) where guests can walk through with little bags to fill with treats.
LEMONADE BABY SHOWER
When life hands you lemons, host an adorable lemonade themed baby shower. This whimsical theme is perfect for a little girl or a little boy.
APPLE OF MY EYE BABY SHOWER
Apple pies, apple cookies, apple cakes — it's all a part of an oh-so-sweet apple of my eye baby shower. This theme is versatile and can be dressed up or down depending on what sweet treats and eats parents want to feature.
PUMPKIN BABY SHOWER
Go full pumpkin spice with a little pumpkin baby shower. Pumpkin cakes, cookies, and other themed treats make the perfect addition to this fall affair.
HUNGRY CATERPILLAR BABY SHOWER
Incorporate all of the foods with a Very Hungry Caterpillar themed baby shower. Guests can snack on everything the caterpillar ate in the book while they celebrate the mom-to-be's metamorphosis into a new parent.
COOKIES & MILK BABY SHOWER
Go classic with a cookies and milk themed shower that's sure to be a treat. After all, no one can say no to milk and fresh chocolate chip deliciousness!
ITALIAN BABY SHOWER
Bring a taste of Italy to a baby shower with delicious tiramisu and rich Italian dishes served family style. Even some delicious artisan pizza would work as an entree.
BERRY SWEET BABY SHOWER
Celebrate the sweetest berry in the patch with a strawberry themed shower. Classic red is good for a girl or a boy, and who can resist strawberry shortcake as a dessert option?
POTLUCK BABY SHOWER
Have a little bit of everything at a potluck baby shower that encourages friends and loved ones to share their favorite recipes.
WATERMELON BABY SHOWER
A watermelon theme makes a bright, fresh baby shower any time of year, but especially in the summer. Keep it classy with decadent watermelon recipes, such as spritzers and a feta and watermelon salad.
BURGERS & BEER BABY SHOWER
Hear us out. Sure, the pregnant mom can't drink. But if a mom-to-be and her friends loved craft beer before baby, why not celebrate with a beer and food themed party that lets guests have what they enjoy? The future mom can snack on yummy appetizers such as sliders and onion rings and still have a great time!
CHOCOLATE BABY SHOWER
Give into cravings with a sweet chocolate themed party. There are so many ways this one could go, from hot chocolate in the winter to smores in the summer. And guests certainly won't mind taking home a chocolate party favor.
PANCAKE BABY SHOWER
A pancake bar with lots of toppings is a fun way to treat guests at a Pampers and pancakes soiree. Throw in some fancy bacon and the feast is complete.
