Baby shower decorations that tie the afternoon together
A welcome sign, a banner behind the parent-to-be, a couple of small signs for games and gifts, and a tag on each favour. In one colour scheme they make a living room feel like an occasion.
Baby shower decorations
A baby shower usually needs an A3 welcome sign, a banner such as oh baby or the baby's name on 12.8 × 17.2 cm flags behind the guest of honour's chair, A4 signs for the gift table and games, and thank-you tags for favours. Print on 250 to 300 gsm card in one or two soft colours.
Last reviewed 3 October 2026
What a baby shower usually needs
- 1
A welcome sign
The parent-to-be's name and a line such as welcome to the baby shower, on an easel or the front door. At a shared venue it tells guests which room is yours.
- 2
A banner
Oh baby, welcome baby or the baby's name if it has been shared, across the wall behind the chair where gifts are opened. That wall is in every photograph.
- 3
Small signs for the afternoon
Gifts here, guess the date, advice for the parents, nappy raffle. Each one tells guests what to do without the host explaining it twenty times.
- 4
Thank-you tags
A tag on each favour with a short thank you and the date. Guests take them home, so a clear name and date make them a small keepsake.
- 5
Game cards
Guess the baby food, name the baby animal, predictions for the baby. A5 cards with a pen at each place keep guests mixing and give the shy ones something to do.
Sizes for a baby shower
| Piece | Size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome sign | A3 (29.7 × 42 cm) | Reads from a doorway on an easel |
| Oh baby banner | 12.8 × 17.2 cm flags, two per A4 | Seven flags, about 1 m across |
| Name banner, big wall | 18 × 25 cm flags, one per A4 | For a hall or a high wall |
| Game and gift signs | A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) | Fits a standard frame or a small easel |
| Game cards | A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) | Room to write answers; two per A4 |
| Thank-you tags | About 5 × 9 cm | Ties to a small favour bag or jar |
Free printables for a baby shower
A banner for the main wall, a welcome sign for the door and tags for the favours, all opened in a baby shower style ready to change.
Baby name banner for a nursery
A printable baby name banner for a nursery: soft pastel scalloped flags, one big lower case letter on each. Type the baby's name, free A4 PDF.
OpenEvent sign maker
Make a big printable sign for a wedding, party or event: your words as large as they fit, an optional arrow, on A4, A3 or as a folded table tent.
OpenGift tag maker
Make printable gift tags with your own message and To and From lines: luggage, small, round or folded tags at true size. Free A4 PDF, full sheets.
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Questions people ask
What signs do you need for a baby shower?
Most showers use a welcome sign, a banner for the main wall, a gift table sign and a sign or card for each game. A sign for food and drinks is useful if guests serve themselves.
Should the banner use the baby's name?
Only if the parents have chosen to share it. Oh baby, welcome baby or the parent's name are good choices when the name is a secret or not yet decided.
When is a baby shower usually held?
Often in the last couple of months of pregnancy, when the parent-to-be still feels up to it, though some families prefer to celebrate after the birth. The parent's wishes come first.
How do I keep the decorations simple?
Pick one theme and two colours, put the effort into the banner wall and the welcome sign, and leave the rest of the room plain. A few matching pieces look more finished than many mismatched ones.