Planning a baby shower in December has a special kind of magic. The holiday season already fills every space with warmth, twinkle lights, and cozy feelings — and combining that energy with the excitement of welcoming a baby? Pure perfection. December baby showers can be elegant, winter-wonderland chic, or filled with festive holiday charm. Whether you’re hosting indoors with candles and hot cocoa or planning a snowy outdoor photo moment, these ideas will help you create a celebration that feels dreamy, intentional, and unforgettable.
Here are 15 December baby shower Theme ideas that I think will help you create a unforgettable fest.
1. Winter Wonderland White & Silver Theme
Imagine walking into a room filled with white balloons, silver ornaments, soft fairy lights, and touches of snow-like tulle. Use baby’s name or “Baby It’s Cold Outside” in acrylic signage. Add a hot cocoa bar to complete the cozy mood.
2. Neutral Scandinavian Christmas Baby Shower
Think wood textures, warm beige tones, felt ornaments, simple greenery, and minimalist decor. Add a dessert table using rustic wood slabs and tiny gingerbread cookies as favors.
3. Red + Emerald Holiday Baby Shower
If you’re not afraid of color, go bold with red velvet bows, green table runners, wrapped gifts stacked as decor, and vintage gold accent pieces. It feels like a chic Christmas party — but with a baby twist.
4. Snowflake Balloon Backdrop for Photos
Use white, pearl, and iridescent balloons in layered arches. Add hanging snowflakes in different sizes for movement and dimension. This becomes your Instagram magnet.
5. Gingerbread Baby Shower
Gingerbread cookies, mini houses as centerpieces, hot cocoa with cinnamon sticks, brown + white palette… it’s adorable and delicious. Consider writing guests’ names on miniature gingerbread cookies.
The Winter Wonderland theme is a dreamy mix of white, silver, and shimmering lights — the perfect “snowy fantasy” for a December baby shower. Think white florals, tulle draped around tabletops, floating candles, and soft fairy lights to bring that magical winter glow. If you want more inspiration with elegant winter table styling and neutral color palette ideas, check out our Winter Wonderland Centerpiece Ideas.
6. Cozy Pajama Baby Shower (Yes — PJs!)
Guests arrive in pajamas, slippers optional. Serve breakfast foods (waffles, pancakes, fruits), play soft jazz or Christmas music, and take relaxed photos on a sofa setup.
7. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” Theme
A winter classic! Use snowflake cookies, “cozy socks for the baby” station, lots of candlelight, and faux fur textures. Blue or neutral tones look great with this theme.
8. Christmas Tree Gift Display
Instead of placing gifts on a table, have guests put them under a decorated tree. It becomes both practical storage and beautiful decor.
9. Winter Floral Centerpieces
Use white roses, eucalyptus, pinecones, and winter berries. Add floating candles for elegance. These centerpieces instantly elevate your space.
10. Ornament Guest Book
Guests write messages on Christmas ornaments — sentimental, decorative, and reusable every year. The baby will grow up seeing those ornaments on the tree.
BONUS: EASY FAVOR IDEAS
- Hot cocoa kits
- Personalized ornaments
- Mini cinnamon-scented candles
- “Baby it’s Cold Outside” mugs