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Photo: lovelycakesct. You absolutely cannot beat this stunning Mother Goose themed cake. Photo: Oh My Occasions. Oh, the places your bookish theme can go! If you want to take it to the next level, the flowers can do some heavy lifting. How whimsical are these dramatic displays for a Dr.

Seuss baby shower? Photo: linenandlilac. Get creative and have fun with florals, paper motifs of your favorite characters, and abundant veggie baskets, as shown here! Photo: kellyanneblount. Consider setting up your food displays for book themed baby shower decorations for lots of fresh fun for the guests; this Very Hungry Caterpillar inspired finger sandwich platter is a perfect example!

Cake topper seen here. Photo: Big Day Smiles. Bring on the fairy tale elements, the woodland creatures, and the ripped-out pages of old dime-store books. You can do so many fun things with them, and the parents-to-be can take them home afterward as a lovely addition to their scrapbook or baby book. Photo: Live Free Creative Co. Seek inspiration from the story or stories at hand in creating a menu for the party. The way this baby shower menu is displayed on the spines of books! Photo: Hostess with the Mostess.

Breathe new life into your old favorites when you mix classics from your own childhood with newer faves for the under-5 set. This fun book baby shower cake featuring two old school and two fresher picks is perfect. And those hummus and carrot pots are a clever idea for any baby shower, by the way! Photo: Your Home Based Mom. No matter what titles you choose, this ridiculously easy snack choice is a must for a book theme baby shower.

Tie your book baby shower theme together with elegant DIY decor like this wreath made of the pages of old books. If you choose to host a drop-in shower, you can extend the length of time for the shower from two hours to four or five hours.

Baby showers can be hosted anywhere from parks to houses to churches to country clubs. Honestly, the sky's the limit when it comes to the baby shower location! Talk it over with the mom- or parents-to-be and see if they have a preference. Most baby showers stick with a theme. It makes decorating and planning that much more fun!

Let your creativity run wild! The rubber duck is a timeless theme for a baby shower. Every baby will have a rubber duck in their bath at some point. Use rubber ducks as decorations by having them float in a punch bowl or rest on top of the cake. Reach for the stars with another timeless baby shower theme! This one is more than just a sweet lullaby to sing, and you can go all out with decorations. Use stars as the background for the shower and decorate in gold, white, silver, and pink or blue.

The expecting mom will be over the moon with this theme! The mom-to-bee will love all your little touches and the shower will be the buzz around the town! That said, if you do want to throw a surprise baby shower, just let mom know that something special is in the works.

When you receive an invitation to a baby shower, the first thing you should do is check the invitation for two things: who is invited and when you need to RSVP. Avoid a faux pas by looking at the invite before making plans.

Be a considerate guest and let the host or hostess know in a timely manner whether or not you will be able to attend. You can always save your gift for when you get to meet the baby in person. Never show up to a baby shower without a gift in hand! Feel free to shop around and choose any special gift for the new little one and their mommy!

Avoid making comments about how big her third-trimester belly is or bringing up controversial topics like parenting styles, birth methods, discipline, or breastfeeding!

You want the mom-to-be to feel encouraged and excited about the upcoming adventure with her new little one! Not every mom likes to have their belly rubbed, especially at a party where there will be lots of hands reaching for it! At the baby shower, try to avoid doing this just to be on the safe side.

Preference, health reasons, scheduling, and a slew of other things play a role in whether or not the expecting mom chooses to breastfeed. Sometimes breastfeeding can be a controversial topic among parents, so avoid it during the baby shower.

And sometimes breastfeeding can be a touchy subject for moms. It may be a hard topic for her to discuss. Remember, a baby shower is a time of celebration for the parents-to-be. Keep the conversations lighthearted and encouraging!

Some moms welcome advice, whereas other moms are tired of hearing it. Again, keep the conversations light and encouraging during the shower. This may not be the time to randomly offer any type of advice in regard to parenting, birthing, or whatever else. While there is a time and place and for giving advice, a baby shower just might not be it. However, some parents-to-be will ask for advice. Having a large variety is considerate to your guests because it allows them to pick what they like and spend what they want.

In addition to oohing and aahing over the gifts your loved ones bring, your other job is to write thank-you notes for those gifts! Your friends and family have showered you with love and baby items, and now you have the chance to express your gratitude with a card. Make the thank-you cards as personal as you can, thanking the guest for coming, for their support, and for their gift.

To top off great baby shower etiquette, give a small gift and thank-you note to the host or hostess of your shower, too! After all, they put a lot of time, effort, and heart into throwing you a sweet celebration. Sometimes, though, traditions are broken and new traditions are made. Lots of planning and preparation takes place when it comes to throwing and hosting a baby shower. A bottle of wine, a gift card, or something personalized make great host gifts! Whether you opt for buying a host gift or not, always write the host a thank you note and let them know how much you appreciate them and the shower they threw for you.

Virtual events have become commonplace in recent months. And having a virtual baby shower makes it a lot easier for friends and family who live far away to join the celebration. But as with any baby shower, there are a few etiquette tips to follow for a virtual one.

When hosting a virtual baby shower, gather the guestlist for the parents-to-be and send out all of the virtual invitations about two to four weeks before the shower.