Baby Boy Shower Themes

Choosing a gift for men has always been a nightmare for women. The dilemma of making a choice for guys begins even before they are born and continues forever. As complex they appear, it is equally tough to decide on a party theme for them. However, if their likes and dislikes are studied minutely, it may render a few tips for deciding boy baby shower themes. There are a few such things for which the whole 'guy community' has an endless liking.

A baby shower is an age old American tradition for welcoming the to-be-born baby. A baby shower event is mostly women-oriented, however recently, even men have started taking active part in the celebration. Some follow the tradition of having a baby shower before the baby's birth whereas some have it after the birth of the baby. Nowadays, to make the party more interesting, the hosts plan themes for the shower. The guests are requested to dress and present gifts according to the theme. Following are a few baby shower themes for boys.

Baby Shower Themes

Sports Theme: A very obvious baby shower theme for boys will be a sports one. This can be a very convenient theme from the point of view of arrangement. Invitations can be sent out on toy baseballs/footballs. Guests can be requested to dress up in sports costumes. The baby shower cake, games, gifts, etc., can be easily arranged as per this theme.

Professional Theme: The theme can be set according to what the parents' wish for their baby to become in the future like doctor, pilot,etc. If they wish their child to become a doctor, a hospital theme can be set. If they wish him to become a pilot, aviation theme can be arranged. The guests can dress up like doctors and nurses; or they can wear pilot and air hostess costumes.

Cool Baby Shower Themes

Cars/Bikes Theme: Whatever guys grow up to become, they have an immortal love for cars and bikes. Bearing this in mind, the theme can be set for the baby shower. The guests can be asked to dress up like bikers or racers. The gifts they get, the food, games can all reflect this theme easily.

Technological Theme: Guys are crazy about technology. They have a liking for gadgets like PCs, laptops, mobiles, disc-mans, ipods, watches, etc. The food and game arrangements for this cool baby shower theme, can be made accordingly. For the costumes, the guests can wear overalls and overcoats imitating the people who discover and manufacture the technical stuff.

Musical Instruments Theme: Most guys usually like music and learn to play some or the other musical instrument. In case the music runs in the family genes, there is a high probability that the child will inherit it. So, arranging a musical theme makes sense with the invitations sent in the musical notes format and guests dressing up as singers, pianists, guitarists, etc.

Unique Baby Shower Themes:

Video Games Theme: The most unique baby shower theme for a boy can be a video game theme. Choose the most recent and famous video games in the market and set it as the baby boy shower theme. The guests can dress up like the characters of the video games.

Story Book Theme: Selecting a story book theme that suits the family can be another unique baby shower theme idea. Fictional stories like Harry Potter, Peter Pan, etc., can become the theme for the baby shower. The guests can dress up and the decorations can be done according to the story selected.

Superhero Theme: Generally, a superhero theme can make a very good environment for the shower party. The guests can dress up as superheroes and get superhero dolls, comics, etc. as gifts. The rest of the arrangements can be made accordingly.

With creative decorations and careful planning, a boy baby shower theme party can be made very interesting. Mostly a baby shower is thrown by a close friend or relative and the arrangements are made according to the parents-to-be's wish. Giving a baby shower party to the expecting couple is a way of assuring them that the family and the baby are cared for and appreciated by all well-wishers.