If you’re throwing a bear themed baby shower, then check out this list of 35 ideas that will surely inspire you. These ideas include invitations, decorations, activities, foods, and party favors to ensure every aspect of your shower shows how much you can bearly wait for the new baby.
Invitations:
First impressions are always important, and the first impression anyone will have of your baby shower will be through the invitation. This makes picking out your invitation an important part of your party planning. One of my favorite places to look for invitations is through Etsy. There are hundreds of different styles to choose from and the templates are all customizable. For a bear themed shower, invitations feature teddy bears, clouds, stars, balloons, and baskets.
Decorations:
What is a party without decorations? Backdrops, table cloths, centerpieces, and balloons can all be used to transform your party into a bear themed masterpiece.
- Bear Backdrop with Balloon Arch
Add a bear themed backdrop with a balloon arch for the perfect place to take pictures. If you already have an archway, then this listing for a We Can Bearly Wait Backdrop Cover will give your backdrop a professional appearance. You can surround this backdrop with a Balloon Arch featuring your shower’s color themes. Another option is this Customizable Fabric Bear Themed Sign that is absolutely adorable when surrounded with bows or ribbons. - Bears Holding Balloons for Centerpieces
An easy centerpiece you can add to your tables are teddy bears holding balloons. These centerpieces tie in perfectly with a bear theme and the teddy bears can be used for games during the party or given to the baby after the party is done. Check out this listing for a bulk bundle of Teddy Bears.
- Brown Gauge Table Runners
Another decoration you can add to your tables are these Brown Gauze Table Runners. These table runners can be bunched up or wound around your other table decorations to make a fantastic three dimensional display. - Bear Themed Plates
For your tableware, check out these Kate Aspen Scalloped Edged Bear Themed Plates. These plates feature a mamma and baby bear cuddling, clouds, and balloons. You can also opt for these Ivory Scalloped Plates with Gold Edges for a more sophisticated look. - Balloons with Hanging Stars
If your bear theme also involves clouds and stars, then consider having floating clouds throughout your party. To make them, bunch up some white balloons and tie them together. You can then hang strings full of star and moon confetti to create a sparkling cloud perfect for a teddy bear to lay on.
- Hot Air Balloons with Teddy Bears
If your bear theme is focused more on balloons versus clouds, then you can opt for these teddy bears riding in hot air balloons. To make them, attach a white paper lantern to a basket using dowel rods. Add the teddy bear into the basket and decorate the paper lantern with ribbons and bows to complete the look.
- Bear Footprints
To give your party a more playful vibe, add some teddy bear foot prints throughout your party. Some great places to add them could be on the ground leading into your party’s entrance, around the food table, and near the presents.
Foods:
Now that your guests have arrived, it’s time to feed them. This list of ideas includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts to ensure your entire menu is a beary sweet spread.
- Bear-ies and Fruit Dip
Serve a classic Bear-ie tray filled with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries with a side of fruit dip. You can also serve these fruits on a Bear Shaped Board to make sure it really ties into your theme. - Granola, Fruit and Honey Bar
Another way to serve fruits at your shower is by creating a fruit, granola, and honey tray. These snacks all combine perfectly and look just like a bear’s favorite meal.
- Honey Lemonade
If you’re looking for a signature drink for your shower, then serve up some honey lemonade in these Clear Cups with Bear Eared Domed Lids. To make the honey lemonade, check out this recipe by The Prairie Homestead. It uses just 3 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make. - Teddy Bear Sandwiches
Use a Teddy Bear Shaped Cookie Cutter to turn your sandwiches into the cutest little bears. For the sandwiches, you can go with any filling, but a honey peanut butter would be a perfect fit for your bear theme. - Honey Smoked Salmon
What better meal to serve at a bear themed party than a bear’s favorite dish? This recipe by Aubrey’s Kitchen combines sweet honey with smokey salmon to create a delicious bear themed entree. You can serve this salmon with vegetables, on crackers, or as part of a charcuterie board.
- Bear Shaped Pasta
Any past dish can be transformed into a bear themed dish if you use some bear shaped noodles. For a baby shower, I always like to recommend a mac and cheese dish or an Italian pasta salad. - Honey Pulled Pork Sliders
Check out this recipe for honey BBQ pulled pork by What’s Gaby Cooking. This pork is slow cooked for 8 hours and comes out incredibly tender. Need a faster cook time? This recipe also has instructions for a 2 hour cook time. Once cooked, you can serve this pork on slider buns and top with these Teddy Bear Toothpicks for a delicious entree.
- Brownie Bears
Make some brownie squares and use icing to paint a bear face on each one. You can each place some brown chocolate M&Ms on the top of each brownie to make bear ears. - Teddy Graham Cupcakes
If you plan on serving cupcakes, then a simple way to make them bear themed is by adding a teddy gram on top of each cupcake. This idea looks best with a white icing that’s been smooched flat. The teddy bear can then lay flat on top of the icing. - Bear Paw Cookies
Turn regular cookies into a bear themed treat by imprinting bear tracks into them. For this treat, take any type of cookie and use your finger to make a foot print into the cookie before baking. Fill the intentions with chocolate and then bake like normal. Once baked, the cookies will look like they’ve been stepped on by a bear.
- Teddy Bear Smores
Teddy bear smores are a great grab and go desert that will surely impress your guests. To make them, stick a marshmallow on a skewer and dip it in chocolate. Before the chocolate hardens, stick a teddy gram to the front of the marshmallow.
For more bear themed foods, check out 22 Bear Themed Party Foods Your Guests Will Love.
Games and Crafts:
After the food, it’s time for the real fun to begin! Entertain your guests with these bear themed crafts and games that will make your shower a blast.
- Bear Hunt
Send your guests on a bear hunt by hiding bears throughout the party. Set these Miniature Teddy Bears in random spots throughout the party and have your guests tally up how many they see. Whoever is the closest is the winner. You can also play this game by having guests count every single bear they see throughout the party. - Teddy Bear Diaper Changing Race
Host a teddy bear diaper changing race to unleash your guest’s competitive side. Split your guests into different teams and give each player a teddy bear and a diaper. Once the game begins, the first person on each team will have to successfully put the teddy’s diaper on before the next player can start. Whichever team finishes putting the diapers on first is the winner. Check out this listing for a bulk bundle of Teddy Bears.
- Decorate a Bear Themed Onesie
Set out some White Onesies and let your guests get creative by decorating them. For a bear themed shower, have your guests incorporate bears into their design. This game will bring out your guest’s creative side and remind you of them every time your new baby wears the onesie made just for them. - Baby Bear Endurance Hold
In this game, you will challenge your guests to a baby bear endurance hold. At the beginning of the party, hand out teddy bears to the guests that want to play. They will then have to hold these bears throughout the entire party. If the bear is put down for even a second, that player is out. The last player holding their bear is the winner. - Honey Tasting
Set out different flavored honey sticks and see if your guests can guess the different flavors. This Honey Stick Sampler Pack contains 14 sticks with 7 different flavors and would be perfect for this game.
- Guess How Many Teddy Grahams in the Jar
Host a classic “Guess How Many Candies in the Jar” game but with teddy grahams instead of candy. Let your guests write down how many teddies they see and whoever is the closest is the winner. - Pass the Bear Parcel
Play pass the parcel with your guests, but give the game a teddy bear twist. For your parcel, wrap the prize in brown paper and draw a teddy bear face on it. You can also customize your instructions to include teddy bears.
For some classic baby shower games, check out 25 Baby Shower Games to Keep Your Guests Entertained.
Favors:
The most successful party is one that is remembered well past the party date. A great way to help your guests remember is by sending them home with a souvenir. Check out these ideas for party favors that will fit your bear theme.
- Honey Jars
Fill up these Teddy Bear Shaped Jars with honey for a sweet treat your guests will love. You can even tie a bow around each bear’s neck with a pink or blue ribbon to make them extra festive. - Bear Honey Pops
If you don’t want to give your guests a whole bear full of honey, then consider gifting them these Bear Shaped Honey Pops instead. These pops come in 5 different flavors and are a great grab and go treat. You can also try making them yourself with this Bear Shaped Lollipop Mold.
- Teddy Bear Stuffing
Another sweet treat you can hand out are bags of “teddy bear stuffing.” This “stuffing” is actually cotton candy! You can even make the stuffing indicate the baby’s gender by choosing blue or pink cotton candy. - Bear Shaped Soaps
Hand out some bear shaped soaps for a luxurious party favor that your guests will love to use at home. Check out this listing for 36 Bear Soaps. These soaps come in their own individual boxes and have a thank you card attached. - Bear Themed Hand Cream
Another luxurious gift that you can hand out to your guests are these bear themed hand creams. This set of 30 Bear Themed Hand Creams comes with a thank you sign and will fit your theme perfectly. - Bags of Teddy Grahams
For an easy party favor, just throw some teddy grahams in a bag and add a beary thankful card. If you prefer, you can swap out the teddy grahams for gummy bears..
- Bear Shaped Towels
Check out this listing for these Fleece Hand Towels that have been folded into bears. These hand towels are incredibly soft and your guests will remember how beary special your baby shower was every time they use them. They even come with a thank you tag and bag to put the bear in. - Bear Keychains
You can’t go wrong giving out themed keychains. Check out these adorable Bear Keychains that would fit your party theme perfectly. They come with thank you cards and small bags that you can add other treats to.
I hope this guide has inspired you. Let me know in the comments if you plan to incorporate any of these ideas into your bear themed baby shower.
