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When you’re expecting a baby during the holiday season, combining the joy of Christmas with baby shower celebrations creates pure magic. A Santa Baby theme wraps up the warmth of the holidays with the excitement of welcoming a new little one.
This festive theme opens up endless options for decorations, games, food, and activities that capture the spirit of both Christmas and new beginnings.
From sparkling invitations to a cozy hot cocoa bar, you can let every detail reflect the cheerful holiday atmosphere. The Santa Baby theme works for any gender and honestly, it just makes for the kind of memories people talk about long after the party’s over.
1. Santa Baby Invitations with Red and Green Glitter Accents
I’d go with classic Christmas colors for your invitations—red and green just scream holiday spirit. They really set the mood.
Glitter accents? Yes, please. Sprinkling a little sparkle around Santa illustrations or baby graphics makes the invites pop and feel a bit magical.
2. Christmas Onesie Dress Code for Guests
Ask guests to show up in Christmas onesies or holiday pajamas. It’s a simple way to get everyone in the spirit and makes the whole thing feel cozy and fun.
3. Santa Hat Photo Booth Props
Santa hat photo booth props are always a hit. Red and white hats instantly make photos more festive and silly.
Make a mix of sizes—some tiny for babies, some oversized for adults. The variety makes the pictures even better.
4. Red and White Candy Cane Striped Tablecloths
Candy cane striped tablecloths just work for this theme. Red and white stripes instantly bring out that classic Christmas vibe and tie everything together.
5. Gingerbread Man Dessert Table
A gingerbread man dessert table is always a crowd-pleaser. Those warm spices and cute shapes just feel right for the holidays.
I like making gingerbread cookies shaped like babies, bottles, and rattles. It’s a sweet way to blend baby shower and Christmas traditions.
6. Hot Cocoa Bar with Mini Marshmallows and Peppermint Sticks
Setting up a hot cocoa bar just feels right for a Santa-themed shower. I put out jars of cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and peppermint sticks for stirring. People love customizing their drinks.
7. Santa Claus Cookie Decorating Station
I like to set up a cookie decorating station with sugar cookies in the shape of Santa faces, hats, and boots. I put out red and white frosting, sprinkles, and mini candies so everyone can get creative.
It’s a fun, hands-on activity—and you get to eat your creation after!
8. Reindeer Antler Headbands for Guests
Hand everyone a reindeer antler headband as they walk in. It’s a quick way to get everyone smiling and it makes for adorable photos. You can find big packs online or at most party stores for cheap.
9. Baby’s First Santa Hat Cake Topper
I can’t resist a baby’s first Santa hat as a cake topper. That tiny hat just adds the right amount of festive cuteness.
It’s a sweet way to celebrate both baby and the holiday season in one go.
10. Mini Sleigh Centerpieces with Baby Blocks
Decorative mini sleighs filled with wooden baby blocks make adorable centerpieces. I like to spell out “BABY” or the baby’s name if you know it. It’s a cute, simple detail that pops on the tables.
11. Snowflake Confetti and Fairy Lights
I toss sparkly snowflake confetti across the tables and weave in some twinkling fairy lights. The combo gives everything a soft, magical glow—totally transforms the space.
12. Santa Baby Themed Games like ‘Pin the Nose on Rudolph’
Bring in a few festive games—Pin the Nose on Rudolph is a classic and fits this theme perfectly. You can grab a free printable online, and it keeps guests of all ages laughing and entertained.
13. Christmas Stocking Guest Favors with Personalized Tags
Mini Christmas stockings as party favors? So cute. I like to add a personalized tag for each guest. It’s a small gesture, but it feels thoughtful and festive.
14. Greenery Wreath Backdrop with Twinkling Lights
Hang up big greenery wreaths with warm white lights behind the gift table. That combo gives the room a cozy, classic Christmas vibe. Try hanging them at different heights for a little extra flair.
15. ‘Santa Baby’ Song Lyric Wall Art
Make some wall art with fun song lyrics—”Santa Baby” or “Been an Angel All Year” always gets a smile. I like to frame them in red and gold for a festive touch.
16. Mason Jar Snow Globes as Table Decorations
Mason jar snow globes are a must for that wintry feel. I fill jars with fake snow and tiny Santa figurines—sometimes a little baby bottle or rattle, too. Add a splash of glycerin and water for that slow-falling snow effect. They’re easy to make and look adorable on the tables.
17. Festive Red and White Balloon Garland
Try making a bold balloon garland with red and white balloons as your main focal point. These classic Christmas colors totally nail the Santa Baby vibe, don’t they?
Toss in some metallic silver or gold balloons if you want a bit more sparkle and something to catch the eye.
