In America it is common for baby showers to be themed - very often linked with the sex of the baby and often with the perceived needs of the parents. For instance, you may have a theme of boys or girls clothes.

Nowadays it is again becoming common for parents to elect not to know the sex of their unborn child. For some cultures that have embraced the baby shower concept knowing the sex of the child is not a common practice.

Choosing a theme for your baby shower can be more tricky if you don�t know the sex of the baby. Giving clothes can be particularly troublesome.

Teddy Bears are among the most loved toys in the World. Teddy Bears are adored by boys and girls alike. There is something about a Teddy Bear that calls out to us all. For this reason Teddy Bears make an outstanding baby shower theme

For those who have not idea what this article has been about to this point � a baby shower is a party in which expectant parents receive gifts for their unborn child. Typically a baby shower helps parents get things they will need for their baby such as clothes. Baby showers are popular in America and are rapidly spreading across countries and cultures across the World

One of the joy�s of a Teddy Bear theme is that there is so much stuff on the market to do with Teddy Bears. For a baby shower you can get Teddy Bear themed paper, plates and bowls, tablecloths and greetings cards.

Here's a couple of great ideas to get you started:

- Send out minature teddy bears with a label on as invitations to the party - you can buy small teddies for a dollar or so.

- Mary Alward even suggests you make a diaper for each bear to emphasise the baby shower concept.

All you need is a little imagination and you can link gift ideas to the bear (or bare) theme. We will leave that up to you.