4 Unique Baby Shower Ideas to Wow Your Guests and Create Lasting Memories

A baby shower is a significant milestone celebration, marking the excitement of welcoming your little one into the world and gaining support from friends and family as you embark on this new chapter of your life. While they’ve always been a way to celebrate new life and support expectant parents, baby showers have evolved beyond cake and presents. Today, personalization, inclusivity, and creativity all come into play. 

Have you ever considered making memories with an audio guestbook? No worries. We’ll get to that! So, if you’re expecting and plan on having a baby shower of your own, here are four out-of-the-box baby shower ideas to provide you with a bit of inspiration. It’s time to start crafting that baby shower checklist!

Tip 1: Set Up Interactive Stations

While you will undoubtedly be showered with copious gifts from your loved ones, why not set up a crafting station with baby shower supplies where your guests can create useful and meaningful gifts for your baby? Along with being practical, it’s a fun and interactive way to keep your guests entertained. Some potential baby shower activities include: 

1. Onesie Decorating: Provide plain onesies and fabric markers or paints so guests can design unique onesies.
2. DIY Burp Cloths: Set up a station with plain burp cloths and fabric paint or iron-on designs for guests to personalize.
3. Memory Cards: Have guests write advice or wishes for the baby on decorative cards, which you can put into a keepsake book.
4. Audio Guestbook: Even better, set up an After the Tone audio guestbook, a super cool vintage rotary phone that allows your friends and family to leave meaningful messages for your baby to listen back to and appreciate in the future!

Tip 2: Set Up a Themed Photo Booth 

A themed photo booth provides entertainment and allows guests to take home a personalized souvenir from the event. It also helps you instantly create a keepsake book of snaps for you to remember your baby shower!

1. Backdrop: Choose a backdrop that matches the baby shower theme (e.g., gender reveal, classic baby, fairy tale, etc.).
2. Props: Provide fun props like baby-themed hats, glasses, and signs.
3. Instant Prints: Use a camera or booth that prints photos on the spot so guests can take home a keepsake, and you can create a keepsake album.
4. Audio Guestbook: Instead of a traditional guestbook, provide an After the Tone audio guestbook where your guests can leave messages along with their photos.

Tip 3: Create a Baby-Themed Escape Room

Do the unexpected with an escape room that’s adjusted to the mood and theme of having a baby on the way! Create a baby-themed escape room challenge with puzzles and clues related to baby care, parenting, or the parent-to-be's journey.

Theme and Storyline: Decide on a theme that suits the parents-to-be. Next, develop a storyline that fits the theme so you can establish the clues.

1. Space: Decide which room or space you’re going to use. It should be large enough to accommodate guests and set up various stations or clues.
2. Baby Shower Decoration Ideas: Decorate the space according to the theme. Use props, colors, and items that fit the storyline.
3. Create Challenges: Incorporate a variety of puzzles, such as word searches, riddles, hidden objects, combination locks, and decoding messages.
4. Baby Themes: Include baby-related elements, such as baby bottle shapes for locks, nursery rhyme clues, or baby toy puzzles.

Tip 4: Keep Fond Memories with an Audio Guestbook

While there’s something to be said for good old-fashioned pen-to-paper communication, nothing compares to audibly hearing the sentiments of a friend or family member. That’s where we come in. One of the best baby shower must-haves is the After the Tone audio guestbook. Our authentic vintage phones from the ’60s and ’70s will add the perfect touch of retro charm to your baby shower. This unique keepsake will allow you to preserve the heartfelt messages of your loved ones, creating a treasure trove of memories for you and your child to cherish while reminiscing on such an exciting moment in your life. Why not create an entire theme around this old-school cool device? 

But don’t take our word for it. Check out the reviews from 35,000-plus of our satisfied customers! To help you out, we put together a list of FAQs and a guide featuring six pro tips for getting the most memorable voicemails out of your audio guestbook. Just think of how cool it will be to share them with your little ones once they’re older! 

Baby showers blend celebration with practical support, making them a cherished event you’ll remember forever. Take advantage of the time you’ll have with friends and family by hosting a unique and memorable baby shower that goes beyond baby bingo and diaper derby. Regardless of theme, decor, baby shower table decorations, or activities, don’t forget to capture the day with an After the Tone audio guestbook!