And how would you welcome the newborn child to the family and celebrate the joy of the mother?

The answer: By planning the most fun and unique baby shower party for them of course! =)

And preparing for a baby shower can be a event that's both fun and exciting for all planners involved, as you can really put on your thinking cap and use your imagination and creativity anyway you want. You can either go the traditional way, or get a little creative and make your baby shower more unique. You can also spice up the party with different decorations that can either be serious, adorable or humorous.

In fact, as long as you can make your party a special and unforgettable event, there are really no limits at all to the kind of variations that you can have within.

And the first and perhaps most important aspect of planning a baby shower is definitely to choose the MAIN THEME that the baby shower will be entirely based on. So in this article, we've provided some ideas for you to kick start the selection of your baby shower theme -

Here are some of the most popular themes we've come across that would surely be a hit in any baby showers:

1. Nursery Rhyme Theme

It's a good idea to use nursery rhymes as theme for your baby shower party, as you can make use of famous characters like Little Bo Peep, Humpty Dumpty, or the famous Mother Goose etc. Pictures could also be good to use as decorations around the shower but it would really look nice if you have some kind of a replica. You can also add on some of these line to your guest invitations.

2. Fairytale Themes

There are thousands of fairytale characters that have been a long tradition throughout baby shower parties. Cinderella and Snow White are the most common ones for girl. Peter Pan is the most suitable character for boys. This kind of theme can be made interesting with colorful decorations and creates a fantasy-like atmosphere for the baby shower.

3. Color Themes

The usual color themes for girls are pink and blue for the boys. These are simple themes that can be just as fun as other themes. Decorate your venue with your chosen color theme. In putting up colored ribbons, intertwine them with a white ribbon too. This would give the room an elegant look. If you are unsure whether your baby would be a boy or a girl, settle for neutral colors like green or yellow.

4. Diaper Theme

Begin with sending cute diaper cut-outs invitation. Guests should bring their own diaper gifts with a particular size. This way, you can save on diapers even up to three months!

5. Baby Bottles Theme

Use a LARGE and decorated baby bottle as your centerpiece for this particular theme. You can also use them as cute containers for game prizes and also make fun of your guests by using baby bottles as cups or mugs.

6. Teddy Bear Theme

Everyone loves these cuddly teddies. They are perfect for decorations. You don't have to buy teddy bears though to fill up the room. Old but presentable ones will do. It would be memorable to have the guest of honor's favorite teddy as a centerpiece.

Having a central theme for your baby shower will serve to add more coordination to the later things that you'll need to prepare. For example, a theme would dictate which kind of food you need to prepare, the look of the invitations and how you would decorate your chosen venue etc.

With a theme, you won't have to be groping in the dark on how you would create that perfect baby shower for your loved ones. =)