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7 Baby Shower Themes You’ll See Popping Up On Your Timeline in 2026
7 Baby Shower Themes You’ll See Popping Up On Your Timeline in 2026

7 Baby Shower Themes You’ll See Popping Up On Your Timeline in 2026

See what’s new in baby showers for 2026—fresh themes, fun ideas, and heartfelt details for new parents.

author-Latifah Miles
By Latifah Miles
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In This Article

Rising Theme Trends
🐎 A Little Cowboy (or Cowgirl) is on the Way
🍎 Locally Grown
🧸 A Little Gentleman (or Lady) is on the Way
Unique Themes
🍸 A Tini One is on the Way
🥐 Parisian Theme
Classic Themes Are Timeless
🌸 Baby in Bloom
🐿️ Woodland
More Emerging Baby Shower Trends

Like baby gear styles and nursery designs, baby shower trends change and evolve. Just look at a photo of a baby shower from the year you were born, and I guarantee the vibe will be wildly different from what you’d consider for your own shower (though I’m an advocate for bringing back gift-wrap hats). While some themes have staying power and have elevated to classic status (like the Baby in Bloom theme; see below), newer themes are a reflection of what’s happening around us, popular interests or individual style. 

For 2026, according to my crystal ball, years of experience in the baby space (and my credentials as a certified professional scroller), baby shower trends are shaping up to be a mix of beloved classics and fresh ideas. After polling real Babylist parents in our newsletter, it’s clear that classics like Baby in Bloom, playful, feminine ideas, and new, unique themes aren’t going anywhere. The best part? Each trend leaves plenty of room to make it your own—from the color palette you choose to how over-the-top (or understated) you want to go.

Aside from themes, we’ve also seen emerging trends in baby showers as a whole and rounded those up at the end of this guide, too. 

If you’re searching for inspo to spark some cool ideas for your own shower or planning one for a loved one, these are the baby shower trends that’ll be dominating in 2026.

When we polled our audience, parents shared cool and trendy themes that reflected the trends we’re seeing in media and online. Themes like locally grown and western are on the rise and we expect these themes to lead the pack in 2026.

🐎 A Little Cowboy (or Cowgirl) is on the Way

When you hear “Western theme”, your mind might jump right to dusty denim, cow prints, and bandanas. While you aren’t completely wrong, we’re also seeing this theme come to life in a more understated way. You can focus on elements of the western style that speak to you, like the cowboy hats and boots, or you can add in a sprinkle of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter for a more glam look. For favors, we’ve seen tiny cactus plants or on-theme bandanas being used.

🍎 Locally Grown

Inspired by all the charm of a local farmer’s market, the Locally Grown theme is fresh, vibrant, and full of personal touches. Think hand-cut flowers, colorful seasonal produce, and artisan treats—then add a few sweet baby-themed details, like throwback photos of you as a baby. Perfect for a spring or summer shower, this theme lets you go all in on the market vibe with custom juice cups, cardboard crates filled with fruit and veggies, and paper bags for homemade goodies. Plus, the best part? All those beautiful displays of produce and treats can double as party favors.

🧸 A Little Gentleman (or Lady) is on the Way

Trending for both baby showers and nurseries (and we’ve even seen it pop up for holiday decor), preppy, classic Ralph Lauren style is mature and unique with room to make it your own. The color palette is usually navy, deep green and hints of white and the decor can range from pops of the quintessential teddy bear to old school wooden horses. The main goal is to bring in traditional elements that feel like nostalgia.

Unique Themes

Our poll also revealed some totally unique themes that we’d never even considered but can see them growing in popularity in the next year. From the cheeky martini theme to the more open-ended Parisian theme, here are some standouts.

🍸 A Tini One is on the Way

Elevated and elegant, this theme plays on martinis and green olives for easy, gender-neutral decor. Set up a martini bar or send guests home with DIY cocktail kits, or give it a twist with espresso martinis instead of the classic. To play on the olive elements, we've seen parents-to-be use this theme if their new baby has a name like Oliver or Olivia. Even though you’re off martinis for now, it’s a fun nod to your pre-pregnancy favorite—or you can serve up some chic mocktail versions instead.

🥐 Parisian Theme

Effortlessly chic, Parisian style has been trending in nurseries—and it’s only natural that it’s now inspiring baby shower themes, too. But what does a Parisian baby shower actually look like? Honestly, it’s up to you. You can lean into feminine, dainty details like bows and petite florals, keep it classic with mini Eiffel Tower décor, or even create a charming tea party setting. The food is where the theme really shines: think mini croissants, macarons, and baguette bites served with jam and rich French butter.

Classic Themes Are Timeless

The themes that have become the mainstays for baby showers, like Baby in Bloom and Woodland, are always in style and trending. Year after year, these timeless themes are constantly showing up. When we polled Babylist users, Baby in Bloom was the most mentioned theme. People love them because there’s plenty of room for interpretation and they can be as gender neutral or specific as you choose. Here are some examples that we love.

🌸 Baby in Bloom

This classic theme can be molded to fit your personal style preference, whether you like the more neutral, earthy tones or bolder maximalist vibes. Most versions of this theme include heaps of fresh florals to bring the bloom feels to life. When it comes to favors, we love the flower bar idea (I did this for my own baby shower and my guests loved it) or you can go for other flower-themed goodies like rose-shaped soaps or flower seeds for your guests to plant at home.

🐿️ Woodland

Another classic that’ll still be popular in 2026, the woodland theme is a go-to for showers and nursery designs (when we polled users about their nursery design, the woodland theme was mentioned the most). The warm and cozy colors paired with adorable baby animals feel gender neutral and are relatively easy to achieve. Another plus is that you can make it as over-the-top and thematic or understated as you want.

Baby showers have come a long way from the traditional all-female gatherings with pastel decorations and diaper cakes. Today’s celebrations are more personal, inclusive, and creative than ever before.  With parents-to-be embracing their unique styles and priorities, there’s no one “right” way to celebrate—just plenty of ways to make the occasion feel special and true to them. Here are some trends we think will continue to grow.

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