There’s something incredibly special about expecting a baby during the holidays, right?
I remember when my best friend announced she was due in January—we all immediately started dreaming up ways to blend Christmas cheer with baby celebration.
And let me tell you, a Santa-themed baby shower during the holiday season is pure magic!
If you’re planning a shower for a December baby or just want to embrace that cozy winter wonderland vibe, you’re in for a treat.
I’ve gathered 15 absolutely adorable Santa baby shower ideas that’ll have your guests feeling festive and the parents-to-be feeling incredibly loved.
Whether you’re working with a modest budget or going all out, these ideas will help you create a celebration that’s merry, bright, and totally Instagram-worthy.
Santa’s Workshop Theme Setup
Imagine transforming your space into Santa’s workshop where instead of toys, everyone’s preparing for the newest little arrival! This theme absolutely melted my heart when I saw it at a cousin’s shower last year.
Image Prompt: A charming Santa’s workshop baby shower scene with rustic wooden elements and red-and-white striped accents. Show a dessert table styled like a workbench with toy blocks spelling “BABY,” vintage toy decorations, mini wooden rocking horses, and a backdrop featuring Santa’s workshop signage. Include elf hats on chairs, wrapped gift boxes as centerpieces, red plaid tablecloths, and twinkling string lights. Warm, cozy lighting with a playful yet elegant atmosphere.
How to Do It
- Create a workshop entrance with a DIY wooden arch decorated with evergreen garlands, red ribbons, and a “Santa’s Workshop” sign
- Use wooden crates stacked at different heights as display surfaces for treats and decorations
- Hang vintage-style toy ornaments from the ceiling using clear fishing line for a floating effect
- Set up a “Nice List” guest book where attendees sign that the baby is already on Santa’s nice list
- Add toy-making elements like scattered building blocks, stuffed animals in progress, and wooden tools as props
- Budget tip: Hit up thrift stores for old toys and wooden items—they add authentic character for just a few dollars
- Time needed: About 3-4 hours for full setup
- Pro tip: Use battery-operated candles in lanterns for safe, cozy lighting that photographs beautifully
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North Pole Arrival Banner & Signage
Your guests need to know they’re entering somewhere special the moment they arrive! Custom signage sets the whole festive tone.
Image Prompt: An elegant entryway decorated for a Santa baby shower featuring a large “Welcome to the North Pole” banner in red and white lettering with snowflake details. Show a vintage-style wooden directional sign pointing to “Santa’s Workshop,” “Cookie Station,” and “Gift Drop.” Include a wreath on the door with a baby onesie attached, snowy white garlands, and a small mailbox labeled “Letters to Santa’s Newest Helper.” Bright, welcoming natural lighting.
How to Do It
- Create a focal point banner using felt letters or printable designs—Etsy has gorgeous templates for under $10
- Make directional signs from painted wooden boards pointing to different party stations
- Personalize with the baby’s name if known, or use “Baby [Last Name]” for the arrival announcement
- Add a photo display showing the parents-to-be’s journey to this special day
- Include a milestone marker like “Santa’s Newest Helper Arriving: [Due Date]”
- Set up a designated photo spot with props like Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and “Baby’s First Christmas” signs
- Time needed: 1-2 hours for DIY creation
- Budget range: $15-40 depending on whether you DIY or purchase pre-made
- Pro tip: Laminate paper signs if your shower’s outdoors—December weather can be unpredictable!
Christmas Cookie Decorating Station
Who doesn’t love decorating cookies? This activity keeps guests entertained and doubles as a sweet favor they can take home.
Image Prompt: A festive cookie decorating station featuring plain sugar cookies in baby-themed shapes (onesies, bottles, rattles, booties) and Christmas shapes (stockings, mittens, snowflakes). Show bowls of colorful royal icing in red, green, white, and pink, along with sprinkles, edible pearls, and small piping bags. Include a “Decorate a Cookie for Baby’s First Christmas” sign, parchment paper sheets for each guest, and small boxes for taking cookies home. Cheerful, bright lighting with a hands-on crafty vibe.
How to Do It
- Bake or order 3-4 cookies per guest in both baby and Christmas shapes
- Prepare royal icing in squeeze bottles for easy decorating—make it thick enough that it won’t run
- Set out various toppings: red and green sanding sugar, snowflake sprinkles, edible glitter, silver dragées
- Provide wax paper for each decorating spot so cookies can dry without sticking
- Include decorating inspiration cards showing simple design ideas for less crafty guests
- Have bakery boxes or bags ready so guests can take their creations home
- Time needed: 30-45 minutes as an activity
- Cost: About $25-35 for supplies for 20 guests
- Pro tip: Put down plastic tablecloths for easy cleanup—icing gets everywhere, trust me!
“Dear Santa” Wishes for Baby
This activity gets me emotional every single time! It’s such a beautiful keepsake for parents to treasure.
Image Prompt: An elegant station with vintage-style paper and envelopes labeled “Dear Santa, here’s what I wish for Baby.” Show a decorated mailbox painted red and white, stacks of beautiful stationery with snowflake borders, fancy pens in a decorative holder, and a sample wish letter displayed. Include a small Christmas tree nearby with photo ornaments of the parents-to-be, twinkling fairy lights, and a cozy reading corner vibe. Soft, warm lighting.
How to Do It
- Print custom stationery with “Dear Santa” letterhead and decorative borders
- Set up a comfortable writing area with good lighting and enough space for guests to think
- Provide example prompts: “I wish for Baby to always…” or “May Baby’s first Christmas be filled with…”
- Create a beautiful collection box for parents to open later—maybe a decorated wooden chest
- Include the date on each card so parents know when these wishes were written
- Offer privacy so guests can write heartfelt messages without feeling watched
- Time needed: 15-20 minutes during the shower
- Cost: $10-15 for nice paper and decorative mailbox
- Pro tip: Ask a close family member to write the first wish to show guests what you’re looking for
Santa Hat Diaper Cake Centerpiece
BTW, diaper cakes never get old, but a Santa-themed one? Absolutely show-stopping!
Image Prompt: An impressive three-tiered diaper cake designed to look like Santa’s hat, with white diapers forming the base and brim, red diapers creating the hat portion, and a fluffy white pom-pom on top. Show it decorated with red ribbon, small jingle bells, candy cane accents, and miniature Christmas ornaments tucked between layers. Display it on a round table with fake snow underneath, surrounded by wrapped gift boxes. Clean, festive lighting highlighting the centerpiece.
How to Do It
- Gather 50-75 diapers (size 1 or 2 work best for structure)
- Roll each diaper and secure with a small rubber band
- Create three circular tiers using a sturdy base—cake rounds work perfectly
- Arrange bottom tier with white diapers for the hat brim
- Stack middle and top tiers with red diapers forming the hat shape
- Secure everything with wide ribbon wrapped around each tier
- Top with a fluffy pom-pom made from tulle, felt, or white fur fabric
- Add decorative touches: small ornaments, bells, or candy canes between diapers
- Time needed: 1.5-2 hours for construction
- Cost: $40-60 including diapers and decorations
- Pro tip: Use double-sided tape to help ribbons stay in place, and build it directly on your display table to avoid transport disasters
Hot Cocoa Bar with Baby Bottle Mugs
Nothing says cozy Christmas quite like hot chocolate! This idea combines comfort with clever baby shower theming.
Image Prompt: A rustic hot cocoa bar station with a large dispenser of hot chocolate, rows of clear baby bottles labeled as “mugs,” and an array of toppings. Show bowls of mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint, whipped cream, chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, and caramel drizzle. Include a chalkboard sign reading “Baby It’s Cold Outside—Warm Up With Cocoa!” Display everything on a wooden table with a red-and-white plaid runner, mason jars for toppings, small plates for treats, and Christmas lights in the background. Cozy, inviting atmosphere.
How to Do It
- Purchase 20-25 clear baby bottles (4-6 oz size works great for this)
- Set up a slow cooker with hot chocolate to keep it warm throughout the party
- Arrange toppings in clear jars with serving spoons for easy access
- Create cute labels: “Baby Marshmallows,” “Peppermint Pacifiers,” “Caramel Dreams”
- Offer both regular and dairy-free options to accommodate all guests
- Provide festive napkins and stirrers with Christmas or baby themes
- Add cookies or biscotti for dipping
- Set up near the beginning so early arrivals can warm up immediately
- Time needed: 30 minutes for setup
- Cost: $30-45 for bottles and supplies
- Pro tip: Warm the bottles in hot water first so the chocolate stays warm longer—I learned this the hard way!
“Nice or Naughty” Baby Predictions Game
This game always gets people laughing and sharing stories about their own kids’ personalities!
Image Prompt: A cute game station featuring two decorated jars or boxes labeled “Nice” and “Naughty” in elegant lettering. Show small cards where guests can write predictions about baby’s personality traits, alongside two lists displaying nice traits (sleeps through night, quiet, cuddly) and naughty traits (keeps parents up, loud crier, escape artist). Include Santa-themed decorations around the station, red and green pens, and a sample card already filled out. Playful, lighthearted atmosphere with good lighting for writing.
How to Do It
- Create prediction cards asking guests to guess personality traits, first word, or future habits
- Decorate two collection boxes: one for “nice” predictions (sweet, calm, cuddly) and one for “naughty” (mischievous, energetic, stubborn)
- Provide examples so guests understand it’s all in good fun—nothing actually naughty, just spirited!
- Include space for guest names so parents can remember who made each prediction
- Read some aloud during gift opening for entertainment
- Store in a keepsake box for parents to revisit as baby grows
- Offer a small prize for the funniest prediction (judged by parents)
- Time needed: 10-15 minutes as guests arrive
- Cost: Under $10 for cards and boxes
- Pro tip: Keep this lighthearted—frame it as predicting if baby will be a “quiet little elf” or “energetic little reindeer”
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Candy Cane Baby Shower Favors
Favors should be memorable but not break the bank—these adorable candy cane favors nail both requirements!
Image Prompt: Charming baby shower favors featuring large candy canes decorated to look like baby rattles. Show candy canes with small bells tied to the curved end with red or white ribbon, alongside tags reading “Thanks for rattling by!” Display several on a favor table with decorative boxes containing additional treats, miniature Christmas ornaments personalized with baby’s name, and small bags of holiday cookies. Include a “Thank You” sign and festive wrapping paper as backdrop. Bright, cheerful presentation.
How to Do It
- Purchase large candy canes (one per guest plus extras)
- Attach small jingle bells to the curved end using ribbon or twine
- Create cute tags: “Thanks for rattling by Baby [Name]’s shower!” or “Santa’s little helper is coming soon!”
- Package in clear cellophane bags tied with festive ribbon
- Add extras like:
- Mini ornaments with baby’s due date
- Small bags of holiday cookies
- Hot cocoa packets with festive labels
- Christmas-themed bath bombs for adult guests
- Display on a designated favor table near the exit
- Include a thank-you sign from the parents-to-be
- Time needed: 1 hour to assemble 25 favors
- Cost per favor: $2-4 depending on extras
- Pro tip: Make favors double as place cards by adding guest names to the tags!
Reindeer Baby Bottle Races
Watching adults race with baby bottles never stops being hilarious—this version adds festive flair!
Image Prompt: An action shot setup for baby bottle races featuring several baby bottles decorated with reindeer faces—brown paint, googly eyes, red pom-pom noses, and pipe cleaner antlers. Show bottles lined up on a table ready for racing, with participants wearing reindeer antler headbands, Christmas aprons, or Santa hats. Include a finish line marked with red ribbon, a timer, and excited spectators in the background. Fun, energetic party game atmosphere with movement and laughter.
How to Do It
- Decorate 4-6 baby bottles as reindeer using craft supplies
- Fill each bottle with juice, chocolate milk, or water (whatever’s easiest to drink quickly)
- Divide guests into rounds of 4-6 racers each
- Set clear rules: Must drink entire bottle, no removing nipples, must stay seated
- Time each racer and keep a leaderboard visible
- Award prizes for fastest time, best sport, and most enthusiastic participant
- Have cameras ready because the photos will be priceless
- Provide wipes or napkins for inevitable spills
- Consider dietary restrictions when choosing beverages
- Time needed: 20-30 minutes total for all rounds
- Cost: $15-20 for bottles and supplies
- Pro tip: Don’t make the nipple holes too small or this takes forever—trust me, we learned that lesson!
Santa’s Sleigh Gift Display
The gift table shouldn’t be an afterthought—make it a stunning focal point that ties into your theme!
Image Prompt: An impressive gift display area featuring a decorated wooden sleigh or sled (real or cardboard cutout) positioned to look like Santa’s sleigh. Show beautifully wrapped presents in red, green, gold, and silver stacked around and inside the sleigh, with Christmas lights woven throughout. Include a “Gifts for Baby [Name]” sign in elegant lettering, fake snow around the base, small decorated Christmas trees on either side, and a backdrop with falling snowflake designs. Magical, festive presentation with twinkling lights.
How to Do It
- Find or create a sleigh prop:
- Rent a decorative sleigh from party supply stores
- Build a simple wooden frame painted red
- Use a large cardboard cutout designed to look three-dimensional
- Repurpose an old sled from your garage
- Arrange presents artfully with varying heights and sizes
- Add fairy lights woven between packages for magical glow
- Place small evergreen trees on either side as framing
- Sprinkle artificial snow around the base for winter wonderland effect
- Hang a sign directing guests where to place their gifts
- Assign someone to arrange gifts beautifully as they arrive
- Time needed: 45 minutes to 1 hour for setup
- Cost: $20-50 depending on whether you DIY or rent
- Pro tip: Put a table underneath that sleigh prop so gifts aren’t actually on the floor—makes for better photos and easier access
Baby’s First Christmas Stocking Craft
This craft activity creates both entertainment and a cherished keepsake—what’s not to love?
Image Prompt: A crafting station with plain white or cream felt Christmas stockings laid out, alongside bowls of craft supplies including fabric paint, glitter glue, adhesive felt letters and shapes (stars, snowflakes, candy canes, baby items), pom-poms, ribbon trim, and fabric markers. Show a completed example stocking decorated with “Baby’s First Christmas 2024” and adorable embellishments. Include a sign reading “Create Baby’s First Stocking,” protective table covering, and small paint smocks or aprons for guests. Creative, hands-on activity vibe with excellent lighting.
How to Do It
- Purchase plain felt stockings (one per guest or one collaborative stocking)
- Provide decorating supplies:
- Fabric paint in festive colors
- Adhesive felt pieces in various shapes
- Glitter glue pens
- Ribbon and trim pieces
- Fabric markers for personalization
- Iron-on letters for baby’s name
- Set up a dedicated crafting area with washable table covering
- Display inspiration examples but encourage creativity
- Allow 20-30 minutes for this activity
- Have a drying area where completed stockings can be set aside
- Present the finished stocking(s) to parents during gift opening
- Time needed: 30-40 minutes as an activity
- Cost: $30-45 for supplies for 20 guests
- Pro tip: If doing one collaborative stocking, have each guest add just one element so everyone participates without it getting crowded
Christmas Light Baby Belly Photo Booth
This photo opportunity creates magical memories guests will share on social media for days!
Image Prompt: A beautiful photo booth area with a backdrop of shimmering gold curtains or white fabric with projected snowflakes. Show a pregnant mom-to-be (or photo prop pregnant belly) decorated with battery-powered Christmas lights carefully arranged in a heart or Christmas tree shape on her belly. Include props nearby: Santa hats, reindeer antlers, oversized ornaments, signs saying “Baby’s First Christmas,” and tinsel garlands. Display a ring light for perfect lighting, an instant camera or phone tripod, and sample photos showing how cute the results look. Magical, glowing evening atmosphere.
How to Do It
- Set up a dedicated photo area with festive backdrop—curtains, balloons, or decorated wall
- Gather Christmas light strings (battery-operated for safety)
- Create belly designs in advance or let guests arrange lights:
- Christmas tree shape
- Heart outline
- Snowflake pattern
- Simple circle with “BABY” inside
- Provide photo props:
- Santa and Mrs. Claus hats
- Reindeer antlers headbands
- Elf ears
- Signs with festive sayings
- Oversized ornaments
- Set up good lighting with a ring light or natural window light
- Assign a photo coordinator or set up a tripod with remote
- Create a photo sharing hashtag for social media
- Print instant photos as favors using an instant camera
- Time needed: Available throughout the party
- Cost: $25-40 for lights and props
- Pro tip: Test the light arrangement beforehand—some patterns photograph better than others!
Gingerbread Onesie Decorating
Combine two beloved Christmas traditions—gingerbread and baby clothes—into one adorable activity!
Image Prompt: A crafting table featuring plain tan or brown onesies designed to look like gingerbread cookies, arranged with fabric puff paint in white, red, and green colors that mimic icing. Show examples of decorated onesies with cute designs: gingerbread man faces, “Bite Me” text, candy buttons down the front, and zigzag icing trim. Include cardboard inserts for inside the onesies while decorating, protective table covering, paint brushes, and a “Decorate a Gingerbread Onesie” instructional sign. Bright, crafty atmosphere with finished examples displayed on a mini clothesline.
How to Do It
- Purchase plain brown or tan onesies in newborn and 0-3 month sizes
- Insert cardboard inside each onesie to prevent paint bleeding through
- Provide fabric puffy paint in white, red, green, and other festive colors
- Show design examples:
- Classic gingerbread man face
- Candy button decoration down the center
- “Bite me” written across the front
- Zigzag icing trim at neck and arm holes
- Allow 15-20 minutes for decorating
- Set onesies aside to dry flat on a drying rack or table
- Let parents take home all decorated onesies as practical gifts
- Time needed: 25-30 minutes as an activity
- Cost: $35-50 for onesies and paint supplies
- Pro tip: Buy a few extra onesies in case of mistakes—fabric paint isn’t always forgiving!
Santa’s Cookie Swap Recipe Cards
This activity sends guests home with new recipes and creates a lovely cookbook for the parents-to-be!
Image Prompt: An elegant recipe card station featuring festive Christmas-themed recipe cards with snowflake borders and “Santa’s Favorite Recipes” headers. Show a beautiful box for collecting cards, stacks of blank recipe cards, fancy pens, and example cards already filled out with Christmas cookie recipes. Include a sign reading “Share Your Favorite Holiday Recipe for Baby’s First Christmas,” alongside decorated jars of cookie mix, vintage recipe books used as décor, and small wooden spoons tied with ribbon. Cozy, nostalgic holiday baking vibe.
How to Do It
- Print custom recipe cards with festive designs and space for:
- Recipe name
- Ingredients list
- Instructions
- Guest’s name and special memory/tip
- Provide several pens in case multiple guests want to write simultaneously
- Set up an example card showing what you’re looking for
- Request favorite Christmas cookie recipes specifically for baby’s first holiday season
- Collect cards in a decorative recipe box that parents can keep
- Offer to compile recipes into a digital cookbook as an extra gift
- Consider giving small prizes for most creative, most traditional, or most unique recipes
- Time needed: 15 minutes as guests arrive or mingle
- Cost: $10-15 for cards and collection box
- Pro tip: Ask a few close friends or family to bring their cards pre-filled so others see the example immediately
Christmas Carol Lyric Baby Song Game
I love this game because even people who claim they’re “not game people” get into it!
Image Prompt: A game station displaying Christmas carol lyrics printed on festive cards, with the word “baby” replacing key words in the songs. Show example cards like “‘Baby Baby Baby’ to the tune of Jingle Bells,” with original lyrics visible below for comparison. Include a small Christmas tree decorated with cards hanging as ornaments, a speaker for playing carol snippets, answer sheets for guests, festive pens, and a prize display showing winners’ gifts (Christmas ornaments, Santa mugs, holiday treats). Fun, musical party game atmosphere.
How to Do It
- Select 10-12 popular Christmas carols everyone knows
- Rewrite lyrics replacing key words with “baby”:
- “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride in a baby’s sleigh today!”
- “Frosty the baby, was a jolly happy soul…”
- “Baby got run over by a reindeer…”
- Print game sheets with the revised lyrics
- Give guests 10 minutes to identify the original song
- Play carol snippets as hints if needed
- Award prizes for most correct answers
- Read funniest versions aloud during gift opening
- Time needed: 15-20 minutes to play
- Cost: Under $10 for printing and small prizes
- Pro tip: Include a mix of easy and challenging songs so everyone gets some right!
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Red and White Christmas Table Setting
Your food table should look as delicious as the treats on it! This classic Christmas color scheme never fails.
Image Prompt: An elegant dessert and food table with a red and white color scheme featuring a white tablecloth with red plaid table runner down the center. Show tiered serving stands with Christmas cookies, red velvet cupcakes topped with white frosting, candy cane-striped cake pops, white chocolate-covered strawberries, and peppermint bark. Include red and white striped paper straws in mason jars, white plates with red napkins, small evergreen sprigs and berries as natural decoration, and scattered snowflake confetti. Add a “Santa’s Sweet Treats” banner above. Elegant, festive, mouth-watering presentation.
How to Do It
- Choose a base color scheme: classic red and white creates maximum impact
- Layer your table covering:
- White tablecloth as base
- Red plaid or solid runner down center
- Scattered snowflake confetti
- Arrange food in height tiers:
- Cake stands at various heights
- Wooden crates turned upside down as risers
- Stack books under tablecloth for hidden height
- Coordinate all serving pieces in white and red
- Add natural elements: evergreen sprigs, pinecones, holly berries (real or faux)
- Create food labels for dietary information and festive names
- Include both sweet and savory options:
- “Santa’s Sugar Cookies”
- “Reindeer Veggie Platter”
- “Snowball Truffles”
- “North Pole Punch”
- Time needed: 1-2 hours for full setup
- Cost: $50-100 depending on food choices
- Pro tip: Set everything up the night before except perishables—one less thing to stress about on party day!
Planning a Santa baby shower brings together two of life’s most joyful celebrations—welcoming a new baby and celebrating the magic of Christmas. Whether you go all out with a full Santa’s workshop transformation or choose just a few special touches that speak to you, your love and effort will shine through every detail.
Remember, the most important element isn’t perfect decorations or elaborate games—it’s gathering people who love this growing family to celebrate together. The baby won’t remember this shower, but the parents will treasure photos, keepsakes like those “Dear Santa” wishes, and memories of feeling so supported as they prepare for their little one’s arrival.
So embrace the holiday spirit, don’t stress over perfection, and enjoy creating a celebration that’s as warm and wonderful as the season itself. After all, there’s no better time to welcome a baby than during the most magical time of year. Here’s to celebrating Santa’s newest little helper—may their first Christmas be filled with all the love, joy, and wonder you’re creating today! ❤️
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