It’s a boy!

Baby shower ideas for boys

When there's a brand new baby boy on the horizon, it's time to celebrate!

The last few months of pregnancy are filled with anticipation. A baby shower is a fantastic way to celebrate those precious days with friends and family, as well as a great opportunity to give gifts and play baby shower games. So if you’re looking for some inspiration to help you throw a memorable baby shower read on…

Theme ideas for a baby boy shower

A little boy on the horizon provides an opportunity to indulge your love for all things blue – from a sunny cornflower hue to a rich azure, there’s a shade to suit whatever theme you are going for. So get creative with the baby shower theme, and pick a colour palette that appeals to you. Choose from turquoises, purples or greens for the decorations to bring the theme to life.

Gifts for baby boys

Whether you’re planning a baby shower for someone else, or you’re about to have a baby and have been asked for some gift ideas, choosing the perfect gifts for baby boys can be tricky. After all, what will be really useful and what’s unlikely to be used? Here’s a selection of the very best baby gifts for boys.

Baby sleepsuits

Whether you’re planning a baby shower for someone else, or you’re about to have a baby and have been asked for some gift ideas, choosing the perfect baby gift can be tricky. After all, what will be really useful and what’s unlikely to be used? To make sure you’re always in the former camp, here’s a selection of the very best baby shower gift for boys.

Newborn Starter Kit

This newborn starter kit has everything he needs in the first few months of feeding – all in a beautiful blue hue that’s just perfect for the stylish little man about town.

As well as four Natural bottles, it comes with its own teat brush and soother, suitable for newborns up to 6 months. The teat design on the bottles promotes a natural latch, similar to the breast, making it easy for parents to combine breast and bottle-feeding.

Philips Avent Newborn Gift Set, £34

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Classic Soother

Whether you just want to buy a little something, or you’re looking for baby shower basket ideas to create one super-special baby boy gift, a classic soother is often a winner with new parents, providing some additional comfort for those new baby snoozes.

These are specially designed to fit a baby’s growing palate, teeth and gums, and the snap-on cover helps to keep them germ free when you’re out and about.

Philips Avent Classic Soother, £4.90

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Baby & Bath Room Thermometer

Did you know that babies sleep best at 18 degrees celsius and bath water should be around 38 degrees celsius? There’s a lot to learn when it comes to babies, but luckily there’s no need for guesswork, with this baby blue thermometer. Not only is it waterproof, and designed to monitor both air and water temperature, it also acts as fun floating bath toy as well.

Philips Avent Bath and Room Thermometer, £19

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Game time

Once the gifts are unwrapped, it’s time for the baby shower games. Here’s a couple of ideas to get you started.

Baby and a Blindfold

Nighttime nappy changing is a new skill to be mastered with the arrival of a newborn. Check if your guests are ready for it, by challenging them to change a nappy and dress a doll whilst blindfolded. You can even use some of the babywear gifts as part of the challenge.

Quiz time

Any new parent-to-be knows the importance of a baby book, but have they remembered all the info? Armed with all of your new found knowledge, why not put together a fun baby quiz for all the guests, with baby-themed prizes for the dinner.

Does that inspire you to throw the ultimate baby shower for a boy and his mum? We’ve got one last tip to share, why not treat the Mum-to-be to her very own foot massage or pedicure at the baby shower? We all need a pamper once in a while!

Happy baby showering!