30 Baby Shower Centerpiece Ideas

Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting time for parents, family, and friends, and what better way to celebrate than with a baby shower? One of the most important aspects of any baby shower celebration is the decor, with centerpieces serving as the central piece (no pun intended) of the festivities.

A well-designed centerpiece can create a visual impact, set the tone and add to the overall ambiance of the gathering. If you’re planning a baby shower and looking for inspiration for your centerpieces, look no further! In this article, we’ve compiled some creative and easy-to-make baby shower centerpiece ideas that will add an extra special touch to your event.

From classic floral arrangements to quirky balloon bouquets, these ideas will make your baby shower as memorable as it is beautiful.

Boy Baby Shower Centerpieces

Nautical-Themed Centerpiece

This nautical centerpiece can be used for boat, sailor, aquatic, or mermaid-themed baby showers. All you have to do is add items corresponding to your baby shower theme. For example, for a sailor-themed baby shower, include some sailors on a boat surrounded by shells and tiny marine animals. With the correct items – and careful positioning – your centerpiece will capture the beauty of the open sea!

Accessories:

• Miniature sailboats
• Anchors
• Seashells
• Clear glass vase
• Decorative blue sand

How to Create:

1. Fill the clear glass vase with decorative blue sand before adding the decorations, such as miniature sailboats, anchors, seashells, and sailors. You can add toy fish, sharks, or mermaids for a more aquatic feel.
2. Arrange the items, so the scene looks good from every angle. To do this, place the largest item – such as the ship – in the center of the container, then add smaller items (like shells, fish, and tiny anchors) on each side. This will give guests on both sides of the table something cool to look at.

Blue Balloon Bouquet

Bouquets are beautiful, but flowers aren’t for everyone. Perhaps you’re looking for something more original than flowers. Or, maybe flowers are too expensive. To make a beautiful bouquet on a budget, consider using various sizes of blue balloons tied to a balloon weight with a ribbon. A balloon bouquet is an excellent centerpiece for a boy’s baby shower, regardless of the theme.

Accessories:

• Blue balloons
• Balloon weight
• Ribbon

How to Create:

1. Flowers come in different sizes, so your balloon bouquet should, too! We recommend including large, medium, and small-sized balloons in your bouquet. Feel free to add non-round balloons shaped like swirls, hearts, or flowers.
2. Use small balloons to cover the balloon weight. This will prevent the balloons from getting in the way when guests talk or eat.
3. Use ribbon to tie the balloon bouquet to the balloon weight.

Toy Truck Centerpiece

This centerpiece is a “truckload” of fun, featuring an adorable toy truck holding beautiful florals. You can adjust the flowers to match your baby shower theme. For example, if your baby shower occurs during the fall, you could replace the bright blue flowers with orange or neutral flowers. You can also change the color and style of the truck. We recommend using silver, white, or beige for a more elegant look. Make the car bright red, blue, or yellow for more vibrant and youthful themes.

Accessories:

• Toy truck
• Blue flowers
• Floral foam
• Greenery
• Scissors

How to Create:

1. Cut the floral foam to fit inside the toy truck.
2. Arrange your flowers and foliage inside the floral foam. Choose blue flowers of various sizes, shapes, and textures to make the arrangement more visually appealing. If blue is too monochromatic, feel free to add other colors matching your baby shower theme.
3. Paint or spray paint the toy truck to match your baby shower theme (if it doesn’t already).
4. Put the flower arrangement in the back of the truck. Add little pieces of foliage/tiny blue flowers on the front of the truck by the hood and on the sides by the car doors for added flair.

Sports-Themed Centerpiece

Are you looking for a cute centerpiece that is super simple to make? Then, consider this sports-themed centerpiece featuring tiny footballs, soccer balls, baseballs, and basketballs in clear vases. This centerpiece is an excellent option for a general sports theme or a more specific one, such as baseball or Michael Jordan. It could also be a helpful centerpiece for large baby showers since you can assign people to tables based on the ball on each vase (such as the “football” or “baseball” table).

Accessories:

• Miniature basketball
• Miniature soccer ball
• Miniature football
• Clear glass vase

How to Create:

1. Fill the vases with different types of miniature balls. Arrange them so that different types of balls are next to each other. This will make the vases look more aesthetically pleasing than stacking the same balls next to each other.
2. Add a foam sticker to the front of each vase. You can buy stickers with adhesive on the back or stick them on using hot glue or double-sided tape.

Baby Boy Clothesline Centerpiece

This super adorable centerpiece features a printout of a baby sitting underneath a clothesline. The blue color scheme is a great way to signal you are having a bumbling baby boy! However, feel free to adjust the colors and design to suit your theme. For example, you could include animal-printed onesies and a cutout of a baby hugging an elephant for a jungle theme.;

Accessories:

• Miniature baby clothes
• Miniature clips
• Wooden dowels
• Clothesline
• Baby boy-themed paper cutouts
• Decorative blue sand
• Glass vase or small plastic bucket

How to Create:

1. Fill the clear glass vase or bucket with decorative blue sand. Let the sand show, or add fluff, pom poms, greenery, or other materials on top, as desired.
2. Create the miniature clothesline by hot gluing the ends of the twine onto the dowels. Attach the baby clothes to the line with tiny clips. Stick the clothesline deep into the sand to ensure it won’t budge.
3. Put the baby cutout in the sand. If the paper is too flimsy and won’t stay, glue cardboard on the back of the cutout. Next, use hot glue to adhere a dowel onto the cardboard, which you can stick into the sand to keep the cutout in place.

Blue and White Floral Centerpiece

This beautiful centerpiece features a clear vase with a gorgeous white and blue flower arrangement. It’s effortless to make, making it a great option if you’re short on time. This centerpiece is so elegant the parents-to-be will likely want to keep it after the baby shower is over!

Accessories:

• Blue flowers
• White flowers
• Clear glass vase
• Floral foam

How to Create:

1. Cut the floral foam to fit inside the clear glass vase. You can use a plain vase or buy a baby-themed vase, such as one imprinted to look like an alphabet block.
2. Arrange the blue and white flowers in the floral foam. Include a variety of flowers of different lengths and textures for a more boho feel, or neatly arrange them in a circular formation for a more elegant, “put-together” look.

Teddy Bear Centerpiece

This centerpiece is “unbearably” cute, featuring a stuffed teddy bear holding a balloon inside a box with blue flowers. While this centerpiece is ideal for a bear-themed baby shower, it could also work for an “up-up-and-away” theme due to the balloon or a spring theme because of the florals. After the shower, hang on to the stuffed teddy bears for a sweet gift for the baby-to-be!

Accessories:

• Teddy bear
• Blue flowers
• Greenery
• Floral foam
• Scissors
• Box or square vase
• Blue balloon on a dowel

How to Create:

1. Cut the floral foam to fit the inside of your box or square vase. If the box you use is plain ol’ cardboard, decorate it with paper and ribbon to match your baby shower theme.
2. Arrange the blue flowers and greenery in the floral foam, creating an elegant arrangement. Omit flowers that are so tall or bushy they’ll block the bear.
3. Place the teddy bear in the center of the arrangement, then stick the balloon next to the bear in the floral foam. Feel free to switch out the bears for other stuffed animals, such as rabbits, dogs, or elephants.
4. Make it look as though the bear is holding the balloon. If you can’t get the bear’s hand to stay, tie it to the dowel using a piece of fishing line.

Blue Candy Jar Centerpiece

This adorable centerpiece is perfect for a food or candy-themed shower, featuring a candy jar filled to the brim with different kinds of blue candies. Simply arrange the blue candies in layers to create a gorgeous gradient effect. You can throw this centerpiece together in 10 minutes or less, making it an excellent last-minute option.

Accessories:

• Blue candy jar
• Blue candies

How to Create:

• Fill the blue candy jar with blue candies. You can create a gradient effect by filling the jar from darkest to lightest, with the darkest candies at the bottom and the lightest at the top. Or, you can make more random layers of blue. If you do the random option, ensure the candies you put next to each other are different enough to tell the layers apart.
• After putting the blue candies in, stick decorations on top, such as lollipops, ribbons, or other cute decorations. One idea is to include a small sign saying something like “a little sweetie is on the way” or “babies are sweeter than candy.”

Blue and White Diaper Cake Centerpiece

This diaper cake is cute and practical, containing one layer of rolled diapers adhered with a blue ribbon. On top of the cake, you can put a cutout to match your baby shower theme. For example, you could put a giraffe for a jungle theme or a moon and stars for a nighttime theme. This one-layered diaper cake is easier to make than a three-tiered cake, saving you time and effort.

Accessories:

• Diapers
• Blue and white ribbons
• Baby boy-themed paper cutouts
• Floral wire
• Scissors

How to Create:

1. Roll the diapers, using tape to help them stay rolled. Once all the diapers are rolled, put them in a circle and tie them together with a blue ribbon.
2. Leave the top of the cake plain, or cut a piece of white or blue paper to cover the top, then add glue and blue gift wrap crinkle filler. This will create the cake’s “icing.”
3. Use wire to attach the themed cutout on top of your cake. Hide the wire inside the diapers/crinkle paper.
4. Put the diaper cake on a blue and white serving plate, or make your own out of cardboard and blue/white paper.

Baby Boy Shower Cake Centerpiece

This is an extravagant option on our list of boy centerpieces, featuring a three-tiered diaper cake wrapped in blue ribbons and other lovely decorations. This “cake” could be an excellent centerpiece for your dessert table (even though it isn’t edible). Adjust the ribbon color and cutouts to make this centerpiece work for any baby shower theme.

Accessories:

• Diapers
• Blue ribbon
• Baby boy-themed decorations
• Cardboard cake base
• Glue dots or double-sided tape
• Three circular cake pans (size small, medium, and large)
• Rubber band or string

How to Create:

1. Put a layer of diapers in your largest cake pan, starting from the outside of the pan and working toward the middle. Arrange them in a swirl-like pattern. Put one rolled-up diaper in the center. Adhere the layer with a large rubber band or string. Repeat for the other two layers using the smaller cake pans.
2. Add glue dots or tape to the cardboard base to secure the largest diaper layer. Stack the other layers on top.
3. Decorate the diaper cake with blue ribbons and baby boy-themed decorations, such as pacifiers, small toys, or paper cutouts.

Baby Girl Shower Centerpieces

Floral Diaper Bouquet

This floral diaper bouquet will not disappoint, featuring an arrangement of silk flowers, cloth diapers, and ribbons. The parents-to-be can use the diapers once their little darling arrives, making this a practical option. This versatile centerpiece can be used for any girl’s baby shower theme.

Accessories:

• Cloth diapers
• Silk flowers
• Ribbon
• Vase or container
• Floral foam
• Wooden skewers

How to Create:

1. Roll up the cloth diapers and secure them with rubber bands, creating diaper “flowers.” Put the rubber band at the bottom of the diaper, so you won’t be able to see them once they are in the bouquet.
2. Insert a wooden skewer into each diaper flower, securing it with tape if needed.
3. Insert the diaper and silk flowers into the floral foam inside the vase, arranging them in a bouquet shape.

Tutu Diaper Cake

Are you having a ballerina or princess-themed baby shower? Then, this tutu diaper cake is perfect, featuring an elegant cake wrapper in a pink tutu and bows, with a crown on top. Creating the diaper layers is time-consuming, so give yourself enough time to make this beautiful creation.

Accessories:

• Cloth or regular diapers
• Cake pans (small, medium, large)
• Pink tulle
• Baby girl-themed decorations
• Cardboard cake base
• Glue dots or tape

How to Create:

1. Put a layer of diapers in your largest cake pan, starting from the outside of the pan and working toward the middle. Arrange them in a swirl-like pattern. Put one rolled-up diaper in the center. Adhere the layer with a large rubber band or string. Repeat for the other two layers using the smaller cake pans.
2. Adhere the largest layer to the cardboard base using glue dots or tape. Secure the following two layers using the same method.
3. Stick pieces of pink tulle under the rubber bands securing each layer to create a tutu effect. When you’re done, put a pink ribbon around each cake layer, hiding the rubber band.
4. Decorate the diaper cake with crowns, bows, or princess/ballerina figurines, as desired.

Baby Girl Balloon Centerpiece

Dreamy and whimsical, this baby girl balloon centerpiece is ideal for a carnival, ice cream, or pastel-themed shower, featuring confetti-filled balloon wands in a clear vase. This centerpiece is super aesthetic. It’s also straightforward to make, giving you a fabulous table decoration in no time.

Accessories:

• Pink, white, or transparent balloons filled with confetti
• Ribbon
• Vase or container
• Long dowels or balloon wands
• Pink crinkle paper
• Floral foam

How to Create:

1. Inflate the balloons. Keep them relatively small, so all of them will fit next to each other once they are together in the vase.
2. Tie each balloon knot to a dowel/balloon wand using the pink ribbon. Use different shades of pink ribbons for a more whimsical feel.
3. Put floral foam in the bottom of your vase, then cover it on the sides/top with pink crinkle paper so you can’t see it. Stick the balloons into the foam.

Baby Girl Onesie Bouquet

Girly and feminine, this centerpiece features a bouquet of onesies arranged with silk flowers and ribbons. This pretty bouquet is an elegant way to gift new or expecting parents with some onesies for their baby! Adjust the color of the flowers and onesies to fit your baby shower theme.

Accessories:

• Baby girl onesies
• Silk flowers
• Ribbon
• Vase or container
• Wire stems or green dowels
• Floral foam
• Tape or rubber bands

How to Create:

1. Fold the onesies into narrow strips by folding the left and right edges towards the middle. Next, roll the strips into tubes, securing them with tape.
2. Slide the wire stems or dowels inside the onesie flowers, then secure them with tape or rubber bands.
3. Arrange the onesie and silk flowers inside pink wrapping paper, then stick the entire arrangement inside the vase, ensuring the dowels are stuck in the floral foam.
4. Add a pink ribbon outside of the vase for decoration.

Pink and Gold Diaper Cake

Make the new arrival feel like a queen before she’s even born with this pink and gold diaper cake. This centerpiece is smaller than many other options on our list, making it ideal for a small table where a larger centerpiece will get in the way. It needs fewer diapers than a traditional three-tiered diaper cake, requiring less time and effort.

Accessories:

• Diapers
• Pink and gold ribbons
• Baby girl-themed decorations
• Rubberbands
• Tape or glue dots

How to Create:

1. Roll up the diapers, securing them in the middle with a rubber band. You want the band to be tight enough to keep the diaper in formation but not so tight that it dents the diaper.
2. Secure the diapers in a round shape with a large rubber band. Add pink and gold ribbons to cover the rubber band.
3. Add a large pink flower on top, with a crown in the front, then secure them with tape or glue dots. If you don’t have these items, add other decorations, such as paper cutouts, oversized bows, baby shoes, or toys.

Gender Neutral Shower Centerpieces

Teddy Bear Diaper Cake

Teddy bears are a popular gender-neutral baby shower theme, making this teddy diaper cake a favorite centerpiece. It features a cute teddy bear sleeping on a three-tiered diaper cake. You can make this cake with cloth or regular disposable diapers, depending on the future parents’ diapering preferences.

Accessories:

• Diapers
• Ribbon
• Sleeping teddy bear plushie
• Baby-themed decorations
• Cardboard cake base
• Glue dots or tape

How to Create:

1. Roll the diapers into tight spirals, securing each with a rubber band. Put them in a circle, then secure the layer with a large rubber band. Repeat the process with fewer diapers for the middle and top layers.
2. Secure the bottom layer to the cardboard base with glue dots or tape. Repeat the process for the two other layers.
3. Add brown ribbon around each layer, covering the rubber band. You can also add brown bows, toys, or other decorative items.
4. Put the teddy bear plushie on top of the cake in a sleeping position, securing it with glue dots or tape.

ABC Blocks Centerpiece

Blocks are quintessential baby items, making this ABC blocks centerpiece perfect for a baby shower. For the blocks, you can use earth tones – like brown, white, and tan, or traditional block colors – like green, red, and yellow. Add a bear sitting on top of the blocks for a playful addition.

Accessories:

• ABC blocks
• Letter stickers
• Baby-themed decorations
• Ribbon
• Cardboard box or crate
• Hot glue
• Glue dots or tape

How to Create:

1. Create the blocks out of cardboard. To do this, create a small, medium, and large-sized square on three pieces of paper to use as stencils for the cardboard. Cut out four pieces of each size, then hot glue them together to create three blocks.
2. Decorate the blocks with wrapping paper or paint them. Then, cut out paper stencils of A, B, and C to help you write the letters onto the blocks.
3. Stack the blocks in a tower, or lay them next to each other in a row. Put the bear on top, securing it with glue dots or tape so you can reuse the bear after.

Animal Diaper Cake

Bring out your wild side with this animal themed diaper cake, topped with greenery and a stuffed jungle animal. The jungle theme is very popular for gender-neutral baby showers. However, animal diaper cakes are less common, making this centerpiece a great way to stand out!

Accessories:

• Diapers
• Ribbon
• Animal plushies
• Baby-themed decorations
• Cardboard cake base
• Glue

How to Create:

1. Roll the diapers in a spiral, securing each with a rubber band. Then, put them in a circle, and secure them with a large rubber band. Repeat this process for the second layer using fewer diapers.
2. Add green, brown, or turquoise decorative ribbons around each layer to hide the rubber bands.
3. Secure the bottom layer on the cardboard base with glue dots or tape. Repeat this process for the next layer.
4. Stick greenery in between diapers on each layer to create a jungle effect. You can also add sticks and gender-neutral flowers, such as baby’s breath.
5. Attach the animal plushie on top using glue dots or tape. If it won’t stay, use hot glue.
6. If you want, add additional decorations, such as tiny trees, forest mushrooms, or animal cutouts.

Balloon Rainbow Centerpiece

Babies are like rainbows – beautiful and gone in a flash! What better way to celebrate your little rainbow than this adorable balloon centerpiece? This colorful centerpiece is bright and youthful. It’s a perfect option for a gender-neutral baby shower with a rainbow, sky, or spring theme.

Accessories:

• Rainbow-shaped balloons
• Red, yellow, orange, or blue balloons
• Balloon pump
• Red, yellow, orange, or blue bucket
• Balloon wand or dowel
• Gravel, dirt, or sand
• Fishing line

How to Create:

1. Inflate the rainbow balloon. Then, inflate six red, yellow, orange, or blue balloons to a third of their total capacity. Select the balloon color to match your bucket. For example, if you have a red bucket, inflate red balloons.
2. Use tape or string to secure the rainbow balloon to the wand/dowel.
3. Fill the bucket with sand, gravel, or dirt. Then, stick the rainbow balloon inside.
4. Tie the smaller balloons to the dowel to cover the opening of the bucket, so you can’t see the gravel/sand/dirt.

Baby Clothesline

This baby clothesline is cute and wholesome – a perfect decoration for a gender-neutral baby shower. This is perfect for a summer or garden-themed baby shower, but is versatile enough to be used for any number of themes.

Accessories:

• Baby clothes in different sizes and styles
• Clothespins
• Ribbon
• Two dowels or rods
• Cardboard box or crate

How to Create:

1. Tie the ribbon between two dowels. You can also use wooden chopsticks, pencils, or any other rod-shaped items if you don’t have dowels.
2. Create baby clothes cutouts to match your theme’s color scheme. Add decorations, such as jewels, tiny buttons, or stripes, to the baby clothes to make them stand out.
3. Paint, spray paint, or glue the colored paper to the crate’s exterior to make it look aesthetically pleasing. Or, use a cute crate/planter you already have.
4. Add fake or real flowers, greenery, rocks, or other pretty decor items inside your crate before sticking in the baby clothesline. If the dowels of the clothesline won’t stay, tape them to the insides of the container before adding the florals on top.

Diaper Cake Centerpiece

Diaper cakes are super cute, featuring a tiered “cake” made of rolled diapers and ribbon. After the baby shower, the parents can use the diapers for their little one, making this a practical centerpiece that future parents can actually use. Diaper cakes are versatile and can be used for any baby shower theme.

Accessories:

• Disposable diapers (various sizes)
• Rubber bands
• Ribbon or fabric
• Decorative accents (such as baby toys, pacifiers, etc.)
• Hot glue gun

How to Create:

1. Roll up disposable diapers tightly and secure each one with a rubber band.
2. Arrange the rolled-up diapers into tiers, with the bottom level having the most diapers and the top having the fewest.
3. Wrap ribbon or fabric around each tier and secure it with a hot glue gun.
4. Add decorative accents on each cake layer, such as baby toys and pacifiers. Choose items to match your baby shower theme!

Baby Blocks Centerpiece

The baby block centerpiece is youthful and fun. It takes a while to make this centerpiece, so give yourself ample time to get it done! One of the best things about the baby blocks centerpiece is it’s super affordable, requiring everyday items like scissors, cardboard, and glue. While most people choose to make their blocks say “BABY” (it is a baby shower, after all), feel free to stencil out different words – such as the baby’s name.

Accessories:

• Large cardboard boxes
• Measuring tape
• Wrapping paper or paint
• Scissors or box cutter
• Hot glue gun
• Letter stencils

How to Create:

1. Cut large cardboard boxes into equal-sized squares to form the “blocks.” You can make all the squares the same size or do smaller and larger squares to create different-sized blocks.
2. Cover the blocks with wrapping paper or paint them in colors to match your baby shower theme.
3. Spell “BABY” (or your word of choice) using letter stencils on the cardboard squares.
4. Put the boxes together by glue-gunning four cardboard pieces. Hold each side together for at least 30 seconds to ensure the block doesn’t fall apart.
5. Arrange the blocks in a stack or scatter them around on the table. Ensure the boxes are turned in the right direction so your guests can read the stenciled word.

Rustic Mason Jar Centerpiece

This charming centerpiece features mason jars filled with gender-neutral flowers. It’s super easy to make and isn’t too extravagant, making it an excellent option for those who enjoy a simple, clean aesthetic. Add twine and burlap for a rustic feel, or lace and ribbon for an elegant look.

Accessories:

• Mason jars
• Flowers
• Twine or ribbon
• Burlap or lace
• Scissors

How to Create:

1. Fill mason jars with your flowers of choice, such as daisies, sunflowers, or baby’s breath. Add one type of flower for a simple, chic look or various kinds for a more whimsical feel.
2. Add burlap or lace around the neck of the jar, then tie twine or ribbon around, securing it all with a knot. Repeat the process with two or more jars.
3. Arrange the jars on a wooden tray or crate for a rustic feel. Or, put them on top of a wood slab for a nature-inspired look.

Sweet Treats Centerpiece

Desserts are a highly anticipated part of most baby showers. Make them an even bigger deal by incorporating them into your centerpiece! Get cupcakes or cake pops, then arrange them on an elegant tiered cake stand. We recommend getting treats in at least two or three colors for a bit of color contrast to make your centerpiece pop.

Accessories:

• Tiered cake stand
• Cupcakes or cake pops
• Candy (gumdrops, jelly beans, etc.)
• Cake topper or decorative picks
• Serving utensils

How to Create:

1. Arrange cupcakes or cake pops on the tiered cake stand, filling empty spaces with candy.
2. Put treats of different sizes and colours next to each other for greater visual appeal.
3. Add a decorative element on top of the centerpiece, such as a cake topper, a small sign, or a toy matching your baby shower theme. For example, you could add a moon cutout for a night sky-themed shower or the Eiffel tower for an around-the-world theme.

Book Nook Centerpiece

For those throwing eco-friendly baby showers or those on a tight budget, this book nook centerpiece will undoubtedly come in handy. All you’ll need are some cute children’s books from your little one’s nursery, a box or crate, and some decorative florals – no additional purchases are required! This reduces waste since you can use items you already have around your home.

Accessories:

• Children’s books (board books, picture books, etc.)
• Wooden crate or basket
• Faux greenery or flowers
• Decorative accents (such as stuffed animals or wooden blocks)

How to Create:

1. Arrange the books on top of a wooden crate or basket. Leave the crate exposed for a rustic feel, or cover it with a cloth for a more elegant look.
2. Feature your favorite books on top or books that match your baby shower theme. For example, if you’re hosting a moon and stars-themed baby shower, you could feature Goodnight Moon on the top of your stack.;
3. Place faux greenery or flowers around the books for added decoration. If you don’t have fake flowers around your house, go outside to find pretty flowers or foliage in your neighborhood.
4. Add decorative accents like stuffed animals or wooden blocks for extra pizazz.