"Valentine’s Day may be one of the most underrated holidays. Sure, we can spread love and show appreciation on any of the other 364 days of the year, too. But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate a day dedicated to love as a beautiful thing. And while the holiday is usually dedicated to significant others, littles, and our girlfriends. What may be less obvious, though, is how great of an opportunity the season of love provides for baby shower potential.
If you’ve got a mom-to-be in your life who’s due after Valentine’s Day and is tasked with planning the baby shower, look to the holiday of love for party-planning inspiration. And while it may seem like Valentine’s Day baby shower ideas would be perfect for girls, there are plenty of great ways to throw a Valentine’s Day baby shower for a boy mom or a gender-neutral theme.
Below, we’ve gathered all of the best Valentine’s Day baby shower ideas into one place. You’ll find themes, games, party favors, and more to plan a memorable gathering. With these ideas, the guest of honor is sure to have heart eyes as soon as she walks into the room.
Valentine’s Day Baby Shower Theme Ideas
Galentine’s
We’ve all heard of celebrating Valentine’s Day with our best girlfriends in a Galentine’s Day manner. Welcome the newest member of her ‘girl gang’ in style with a Galentine’s themed party with plenty of girly touches.
A Little Sweetheart/Heartthrob is on the Way
Any Valentine’s Day baby shower will be filled to the brim with all things love. But it can be extra festive with hearts everywhere you look. The Little Sweetheart theme will incorporate hearts in everything from food to decor and beyond. Make the theme more boy-centric by going for a ‘heartthrob’ or ‘heartbreaker’ theme and incorporating blue decorations. A great way to make this theme gender-neutral is by using the conversation heart candies as the aesthetic. In this case, instead of reds or blues, incorporate several colors of pastel hearts throughout.
Little Love Bug
Because she’ll be bitten by the love bug the second she lays eyes on her little one, have a shower filled with the adorable theme. With this theme, you can go literal by incorporating cute ladybugs, or take a fun twist by throwing some bug car decor in the mix.
Oh Baby
Mix all of the best aspects of Valentine’s Day into one general theme. Fill the room with plenty of pink and red hues, hearts everywhere, tons of candy, and plenty of flowers for a space beaming with love.
Our Little Valentine
Welcoming a baby means welcoming a new built-in Valentine for life. Celebrate the love with an “Our Little Valentine” themed party. This theme captures all of the excitement we feel on Valentine’s Day and transforms it into a baby shower filled with sweet treats, hearts, and teddy bears.
Valentine’s Day Baby Shower Invitations
The best way to get everyone feeling the love before they even step foot into the party is with themed invitations. Whether you go for a specific theme or go for a general Valentine’s Day celebration, the perfect invitation will set the mood and have everyone ready to spread the love.
Valentine’s Day Baby Shower Decorations
Love is in the air… and all over the room! Perhaps the best part of throwing a Valentine’s Day baby shower is that it’s nearly impossible to go overboard. The more the merrier when it comes to decor! Fill the space with all things Valentine’s Day-related: hearts, candy, teddy bears, and flowers, and your decorating will take care of itself. With this type of party, you can never have too many pinks and reds, but can easily incorporate more traditional boy colors if the mom-to-be is welcoming a son. Or, go gender-neutral with hearts in all colors, like pink, blue, yellow, and green.
Decoration Bundles
Want to make hosting extra easy? Grab a decor bundle that’s filled with everything you could want for the party. From invitations to games, to cupcake toppers and beyond, these bundles are a life (and time!) saver.
Games and Activities
Write Valentine’s Cards to the Mom-to-be
You’ve probably been to a baby shower where guests are invited to write down advice and best wishes for the mom-to-be. Take this classic activity and make it V-day-festive by having guests write their encouragement and advice in Valentines for the guest of honor to open after the shower.
Count the Kisses
This game has taken many forms before but is perfectly in line with Valentine’s Day with the use of Hershey’s Kisses. Place some in a jar or baby bottle (be sure to count them first!), and have guests guess how many are within. The person with the closest guess will go home with a prize.
Themed Printables
You can never go wrong with printable games like ‘Name the Baby Animal’ and ‘Who Knows Mommy Best?’ Grab a themed pack for effortless fun!
Food & Drink
Valentine’s Day is known for a lot of things in the food department. For a baby shower that’s V-Day themed, it only makes sense to incorporate things like sweet treats and candy. Conversation hearts, themed cake pops, heart-shaped cookies, and chocolate-covered strawberries are great options for on-theme sweets that everyone will enjoy.
When it comes to beverage options, what’s more Valentine’s Day than champagne? Pop some bubbly for those who can or want to indulge. Plus, a mimosa bar is a good go-to for any baby shower. You could also go all out with a themed cocktail or mocktail like a fruity punch or a festive ‘love potion.’
Put as much thought as you’d like into themed food and drink, while also having some traditional options on hand. It’s always a good idea to have some non-alcoholic options like sparkling water and soda for any guests not drinking—including the guest of honor!
Valentine’s Day Baby Shower Party Favors
Party favors are a great way to show appreciation to the guests who come to the shower. Most of the time they are small, relatively inexpensive, and one size fits all. Here are some great options that fit the Valentine’s Day theme:
A Sweet Treat
It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without sweets, so send guests home with something to cure their sweet tooth! Either fill goodie bags with the mom-to-be’s favorites or order some pre-packed themed treats for an easy favor everyone will enjoy.
Mini Bottle of Champagne
Valentine’s Day is reason enough to pop a little bubbly, let alone a good friend or loved one welcoming a newborn. Gift attendees mini bottles of champagne with an adorable sticker or tag commemorating the day and encourage them to pop it open in celebration when they receive the news that the baby is here!
Mini Soaps or Bath Bombs
Themed soaps and bath bombs are a great favor option because they are both functional and decorative. They make the perfect addition to bathroom decor during the weeks around Valentine’s Day and are one of those party favors that are actually useful!
