Like all parties, a baby shower will need to have a central theme, there are many ways to choose one but at the most basic stage it'd have to depend on the gender of the baby.

If it is a girl, an example of a good theme is a cookie. The theme is based on the poem that tells how little girls are made which usually come from sugar and spice and everything nice. It is like have a tea party with lot of cookies around as well as cooking recipes and jars with various ingredients like chocolate chip and peanuts. The name of the girl can be highlighted in the form of a giant cookie.

If it is a boy, an example of a good theme is a sailboat. The place can be setup with all sorts of boats both big and small. The punch bowl used for the cocktail can also have one that has a centerpiece. The most important thing for this kind of theme is the name of the baby, which can be highlighted using an inner tube or any other object that will suit the occasion.

What if the parents have not decided on the name of the baby yet? This can be another good idea for the party. The baby shower can help the parents decide on the baby's name. The place can be decorated with letters of the alphabet and games can be made to help people think of possible names.

There are many other ideas and themes to make the shower a memorable occasion. It just takes some planning and little imagination to make this baby shower stand out over others that people have gone to.

The host can do alone, plan it with other friends or get a professional to help them out.