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Winter is a magical time, and hosting a baby shower during this season can make the celebration even more special. If you're planning a "Baby It's Cold Outside" baby shower, you're in for a treat. This theme embraces the cozy, festive feeling of winter if you’re looking to create warm memories with family and friends. Here are some ideas to help you plan the perfect winter-themed baby shower.

If you’re not 100% decided on your “Baby It’s Cold Outside” baby shower theme yet and want more inspiration, you may also want to check out my other posts on 31 Christmas Baby Shower Ideas or 33 Winter Baby Shower Ideas.

What are Baby ItS Cold Outside Baby Shower IDeas?

Invitations

Set the tone for your baby shower well before the big day with beautiful winter-themed invitations. Use designs that feature snowflakes, mittens, or a cozy winter scene. There are a lot of ready-made invitation designs that fit in the “Baby It’s Cold Outside” theme, so you should have a lot of options. Digital invitations are also convenient, but a printed card with a sprinkle of glitter can feel extra special.

If you are looking for some invitation design ideas to inspire you, here are some of our favorites.

Baby Shower Welcome Sign

Having a “Baby It’s Cold Outside” sign that welcomes guests to your baby shower is a great way to set the tone for the theme and color palette of your shower from the moment they arrive. Many signs can be customized to include details such as your name and date.

This may also make a great backdrop for photos. It could even be a sentimental keepsake for you after the shower ends. You can display your baby shower welcome sign near the entrance of where guests will enter. Here are some ideas for welcome signs for the “Baby It’s Cold Outside” theme.

This “Baby It’s Cold Outside” baby shower sign embraces a beautiful green and gold color palette and font that can be carried throughout the rest of your decorations. It screams holiday elegance without being Christmas-y.

This one can be customized to different sizes and colors as well as personalized with your name. We love the rustic snowflake vibes!

Baby It’s Cold Outside Baby Shower Decorations

Baby shower decorations are one of the best ways to tie in your theme. Decorate your space to reflect a winter wonderland. There are a lot of ready-made decoration ideas for this theme that fit many colors and aesthetics, so you will have a lot of options when it comes to decorations.

Look for banners, backdrops, garland, and more that fit into the “Baby It’s Cold Outside” theme. Here are some of our favorite ideas.

• Snowflakes Everywhere: Hang paper or plastic snowflakes from the ceiling. Use different sizes and shapes to create a magical atmosphere. This can also add plenty of sparkle and glitz to your baby shower.

  The below decorations come in a done-for-you decoration kit that includes the cake copper, cupcake toppers, large banner, hanging snowflakes, 30 silver and white snowflake balloons, and more. Purchasing something like this takes all the guesswork out of choosing decorations and ensures everything will look good together. This option is great if you’re pressed on time and looking for convenience.

• Twinkling Lights: String fairy lights around the room. They add a warm glow and enhance the winter wonderland vibe. This also elegance to your baby shower and can enhance just about any color palette.

• Winter Centerpieces: Create centerpieces with white flowers, pinecones, and sprigs of evergreen. Add a few candles for a soft, romantic light. If you are someone who loves DIY craft projects, this would be a great place to create custom centerpieces for tables that perfectly capture your baby shower theme.

• Cozy Blankets and Pillows: Drape soft, plush blankets over chairs and couches. Not only do they look cozy, but guests can use them if they get chilly. This is especially perfect for a baby shower taking place within someone’s home. It’s a great way to bring in a new texture to your baby shower decorations.

• Hot Cocoa Bar: This doubles both as a refreshment and as decoration. Set up a hot cocoa bar with all the fixings: marshmallows, whipped cream, peppermint sticks, and chocolate shavings. A cute and festive sign can tie it all together.

Baby Shower Food and Drinks

Winter-themed food and drinks that are warming and cozy will fit perfectly with the “Baby It’s Cold Outside” baby shower theme. They can be both delicious and visually appealing. Here are some of our favorite ideas.

• Snowflake Cookies: Decorate sugar cookies with white icing and silver sprinkles to look like snowflakes. Or, if you’ve got money in your budget, ordering custom-designed snowflake cookies from a bakery can be a great addition to your baby shower.

• Mini Pies: Serve mini pies in flavors like apple and pecan. They’re perfect for a cozy winter gathering when it’s cold outside. And the miniature size make them perfect bite-sized desserts for a baby shower. Serve them on an elegant serving platter such as this three-tiered gold and porcelain serving dish.

• Soup Station: Offer a variety of soups in small cups. Think rich, wintery flavors such as tomato bisque, chicken noodle, and butternut squash. This will warm up your guests and will fit well into the theme.

• Warm Beverages: Besides hot cocoa, offer hot apple cider and coffee. Don’t forget the whipped cream and cinnamon sticks!

• Cupcakes With Snowflake Cupcake Toppers: The food table is another great place to tie in to your “Baby It’s Cold Outside” theme! One great way to do this is through festive cupcake toppers. They can be added to just about any cupcake of your choosing to dress them up and make them a perfect fit for your baby shower theme.

• Snowball Cake Pops: Make cake pops covered in white (or pink or blue!) icing and coconut flakes to look like snowballs. They’re cute and delicious.

Note that if you’re planning your baby shower as a brunch, I’ve written a whole separate article about 20 Baby Shower Brunch Ideas that you should be sure to check out here for the best brunch food and drink ideas.

Baby Shower Games and Activities

Keep your guests entertained with fun winter-themed games and activities. For some of these, you can simply add a winter twist to an already tried-and-true baby shower favorite.

• Diaper Raffle: Encourage guests to bring a pack of diapers in exchange for a raffle ticket. At the end of the shower, draw a winner for a fun prize.

• Baby Bingo: Create bingo cards with baby-related words. As the mom-to-be opens gifts, guests mark off the items on their cards.

• Onesie Decorating: Set up a station with plain onesies and fabric markers or paints. Guests can create personalized onesies for the baby.

• Guess the Baby Food: Remove the labels from jars of baby food. Guests take turns tasting and guessing the flavors. This game is always good for a laugh.

• Winter Wishes: Have guests write down their wishes for the baby on snowflake-shaped paper cards or ornaments. Hang them on a small tree or a string across the room.

Baby It’s Cold Outside Party Favors

It’s always a great idea to send your guests home with a little something to remember the day.

• Hot Cocoa Mix: Fill small jars with layers of cocoa powder, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips. Add a cute tag with instructions.

• Scented Candles: Winter-scented candles like pine, cinnamon, or vanilla make lovely favors. Wrap them in a pretty bag with a thank-you note.

• Snowflake Ornaments: Give each guest a snowflake ornament. They’ll think of your special day each year when they decorate their tree.

• Mini Lotion Bottles: Winter can be harsh on the skin. Mini bottles of lotion with a festive label are practical and appreciated.

• Homemade Cookies: Bake and package cookies in cute bags or boxes. Add a little note that says "Sweet dreams and baby kisses."

Special Touches For Your Baby Shower

A few extra touches can make your baby shower truly memorable:

• Photo Booth: Create a winter-themed photo booth with props like scarves, hats, and mittens. A backdrop of snowflakes or a cozy fireplace adds to the fun. This would also be a great place to add a “Baby It’s Cold Outside” sign or backdrop (see below for examples).

• Music Playlist: Create a playlist of soft, wintery music to play in the background. Think classic holiday tunes or jazzy instrumental pieces.

• Memory Book: Provide a scrapbook or memory book where guests can leave messages and advice for the mom-to-be.

• Thank You Notes: Matching thank-you notes to the theme of the shower is a nice touch.

• Guest Book: Set up a guest book for guests to sign and leave messages. Use a winter-themed book or one with a cover that matches your decor.

Wrapping UP

Planning a "Baby It's Cold Outside" baby shower can be a delightful experience. With these ideas, you can create a cozy, festive, and memorable event for your loved ones. From charming decorations to delicious treats and fun games, every detail will make the day special. Enjoy the warmth and joy of this wonderful celebration as you prepare to welcome the new little one into the world.

If you liked this article, you may find these others helpful:

• 33 Ideas For A Winter Baby Shower

• 31 Christmas Baby Shower Ideas

• 20 Baby Shower Brunch Ideas