20 Best Halloween Baby Shower Ideas
Celebrate the mummy-to-be with our ghoulishly good tips.
Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us?
From decor to games to food, many baby showers follow the same sweet pink-and-blue formula. Not that that's a bad thing—we love traditional baby showers!—but if you're looking for a unique theme for a shower taking place in the fall—or if the mom-to-be in your life is a die-hard Halloween fan—why not consider having a spooktacular Halloween baby shower? Not only can you invite everyone to come dressed in costume (who doesn't love an extra reason to wear theirs?), but you can also use your own outdoor Halloween decorations to deck out the space, and play the best Halloween songs. Hang your DIY Halloween wreath outside to greet guests, and set out an array of pumpkins throughout your home. But if this is all sounding a little too scary, don't worry—it doesn't have to be all ghouls and goblins. A few creative pumpkin desserts and baby-themed accents, like a "A Baby is Brewing" banner or a "Booy or Ghoul?" cake topper, along with other vintage Halloween ideas, will sweeten things right up. Check out our top ideas to throw the best Halloween baby shower ever.
Etsy is such a great source for invites! Not only is this cute Halloween baby shower invitation customizable, but you can also print it yourself at home.
Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze
For a brunch-time shower, serve these delicious sticky buns topped with a sweet glaze alongside coffee.
Turn any cake into a Halloween-themed confection with this sweet topper.
Ask each guest to bring a pack of diapers for a chance to be entered in a Halloween-themed raffle! Prizes could include a candle, a Halloween coffee mug, and chocolates.
Wine Bottle Candlesticks
Add an eerie glow to any table with these DIY candlesticks. Simply paint wine bottles with matte-black spray paint. Once dry, insert an orange taper candle in each opening.
Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
These adorable smokey pumpkin deviled eggs are easy to make ahead of time and are sure to be crowd pleasers.
Celebrate the guest-of-honor with a festive Halloween-themed ribbon corsage.
DIY Pumpkin Guest Book
Forgo a traditional guest book in favor of writing messages on an artificial pumpkin. The mom-to-be can revisit your sweet words every time she decorates for Halloween.
Get the tutorial at Something Turquoise.
Fill up a jar with candy and have guests guess the number of sweets inside. The person with the closet number takes home a Halloween-themed prize, like a pumpkin spice candle.
Send guests home with these pumpkin-shaped soaps, which come with a customizable tag.
Make Marshmallow Ghost Brownies
They may be ghostly, but these Halloween treats are downright adorable too. These brownies might even elicit a few "awws" from your party guests!
DIY Baby Shower Banner
The best part about throwing a Halloween-themed baby shower? You can use all your regular Halloween decorations! Just pepper in a few baby-themed accents, like this "A Baby Is Brewing" banner to make it shower appropriate.
See more at @SugarPartiesLA.
Decorate with this cute Halloween onesie garland featuring not-so-scary owls, bats, and pumpkins.
Caramel Apple Bar
For a dessert that doubles as an activity, set up a caramel apple decorating bar. It's sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Halloween Party Poppers
Make your own party poppers like the ones seen here and fill them with candy, confetti, and other small goodies. Pass them out to get the party started or send them home with guests as favors.
Get the tutorial at Onion Rings and Things.
DIY Pumpkin Favor Bags
Need an easy party favor idea? These candy-filled paper pumpkins are too cute to pass up.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Mini Orange Pumpkins
If you're looking to offer a healthy snack or two at your Halloween baby shower, these tiny pumpkins couldn't be easier. Simply peel a clementine and cut strips of bell pepper or celery to make a stem.
Need a scary-cute dessert idea? Give baby-themed sugar cookies the Halloween treatment by decorating them with orange and black frosting.
Throwing a Halloween-themed baby shower that will also double as a gender reveal party? A "Booy or Ghoul" cake like this one is a must. You could also make your own banner to match!
For a fun and festive backdrop idea, place these cheeky balloons behind your food table.
35 Slow Cooker Recipes You'll Never Get Tired Of
Beef and Lamb Pasticcio
20 Leftover Turkey Recipes for After Thanksgiving
Why Do Ginkgo Trees Lose Their Leaves All at Once?
