If you’re looking to throw a memorable read-to-pop baby shower that’s fun and fuss-free, you’ve come to the right place! These ready-to-pop themed decorations, games, and treats promise a celebration you and your guests will never forget.
With popsicles, bubble machines and pinatas thrown into the mix, your baby shower will be poppin’ in no time. So get your invite list ready and check out these unmissable ready-to-pop baby shower ideas.
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1. Popcorn Bar
No ‘Ready to Pop’ baby shower would be complete without popcorn. Set up a popcorn bar with different flavors and toppings for friends and family to munch on. We love this gold, sparkly ‘popcorn bar’ banner on Amazon, these popcorn boxes and this set of popcorn seasoning flavors.
2. Balloon Backdrop
A balloon backdrop is a must for any ‘Ready to Pop’ baby shower. Create a stunning backdrop for the best pictures using balloons in various shades of pastel or baby colors. We love this balloon arch kit – it includes everything you need to create a stunning centrepiece for your baby shower. Make sure you bring in reinforcements to put it up for you; a pregnant lady should be resting, with a mocktail, ideally.
3. Bubble Machine
Add a pop of fun to the party with a bubble machine. As guests mingle and enjoy the celebrations, the room will fill with a cascade of bubbles, creating a magical atmosphere for mom-to-be and guests!
3. Popsicle party
You don’t have to be a kid to love a popsicle! Either grab a bunch of popsicles from your local grocery store or make your own with a mold. If you’re making your own, you could get seriously creative, making layered popsicles by freezing one juice flavour, then adding another, and another. Or you could add pieces of fruit to the molds, like sliced strawberries, oranges and raspberries, and pour juice over the fruit. Your guests will love these, especially on a warm day! If you’ve already got little ones in the family, get them involved in making them, and let their creativity run free!
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4. Guess the Pop
Set up a guessing game where guests guess the number of popcorn kernels or candies in a jar. Provide small prizes for the winners, like mini bottles of champagne for the adults or sweet treats for the kids. You could even ask guests to guess the day mom-to-be will pop!
5. Baby Bottle Drinking Game
Fill baby bottles with a drink of choice (non-alcoholic, of course!) and have family and friends compete to see who can drink from the bottle the fastest. You could even choose a pink or blue beverage if you know if you’re having a girl or a boy!
6. Popcorn Piñata
Coming back to popcorn (because you can never have too much), why not end the baby shower on a high note with a popcorn-themed piñata like this one on Amazon. Fill it with treats and let guests take turns collecting the goodies!
7. Balloon-Pop Raffle
Inflate balloons and place raffle tickets inside a select few. Give the balloons out to guests at random and, throughout the baby shower, ask friends and family to pop them, revealing whether they’ve won a prize or not! Prizes don’t have to be big or expensive – anything from sweet treats to mini candles will be gratefully received!
8. Pop-inspired Décor
Incorporate pop-inspired décor in the shower – think colorful garlands, confetti-filled balloons, paper pom-poms and even popsicle decor!
9. Ready to pop charades
We love this baby shower charades game on Amazon. Featuring a whole host of the biggest moments in pregnancy and in the first years as a mother (like the first contraction and burping baby), have your guests act out these scenarios and let mom-to-be take a guess!
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10. Popping paint party
For an artistic – and very messy – twist for your Ready to Pop baby shower, why not set up a paint popping station? Simply fill these outdoor balloons from Amazon with non-toxic paint, set up a big canvas in your backyard, and get throwing! Family and friends will love this – especially if you have any younger guests at your baby shower! The resulting canvas can be kept forever as a reminder of the celebrations. You could even hang it in your baby’s nursery!
Conclusion
These exciting ready-to-pop baby shower ideas make for celebrations you and your guests will never forget. Whether you opt for popcorn stations, balloon painting, bubbles or all of the above, ready to pop baby showers are a great way to celebrate your imminent new arrival.
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Happy popping!
