Updated on: Sep 01, 2024
A rainbow baby (a baby born after a loss) brings lots of joy and hope to the family. Maybe you’re planning for a much hoped-for rainbow baby or you simply love rainbows. Either way, you’re sure to find all the ideas you need to throw a lovely rainbow baby shower!
Rainbow Baby Shower Decorations
1. Rainbow Balloon Garland
Balloons are a must-have for parties! Consider adding a rainbow balloon garland at the entry of the party, above the gift table, or as part of a photo backdrop. It’s a cheery, affordable decoration that makes a big statement! If tassels are more your vibe, you could also make a rainbow tassel garland!
2. Rainbow Paper Lanterns
These rainbow lanterns can light up any party! Hanging the paper lanterns around the party space will bring in some dimension. These add a colorful twist on the traditional latern and incorporate a unique touch to a special occasion.
3. Rainbow Flowers
Flowers are wonderful elements in any event. Whether you use real, paper, or fabric flowers, there are many ways to incorporate them into the rainbow baby shower theme! The first option is to use varieties of solid-colored flowers (red roses, orange irises, yellow sunflowers, greenery, blue hydrangeas, purple lavender). Perhaps you can assign each table a different color, or line long tables with each color flower in a separate vase. You could mix it up and have vases full of the full spectrum! Alternatively, if you can’t find colorful flowers, you can use white flowers and add food coloring to the water! If you’d like to splurge, you can order arrangements of specially created rainbow roses.
4. DIY Rainbow Pinwheels
Use these rainbow pinwheels for a colorful and moving decoration! Pinwheels are a verstaile craft and easy-to-make instructions can be found online. This DIY project is a creative way to add a whimiscal element to a baby shower.
5. Rainbow Rain Cloud
Using white pom-poms, cloud-shaped cutouts, or fluffy white material, hang the “clouds” from the ceiling or place them on a wall! Then cut out colorful raindrops and tape them to a string. Attach the strings to the clouds to make rainbow rain clouds!
6. Rainbow Wind Chimes
Hang these around your outside venue for a musical atmostphere! For centuries, wind chimes have been used as way to soothe and to provide a sense of peace. Wind chimes symbolize health and happiness, providing a loving ambience for the shower.
7. Rainbow Confetti
A simple, cheap way to fill empty spaces on tables is to add confetti! Little details like this add a lot to the vibe of your event!
9. Rainbow Photo Booth Backdrop
Did an event happen if it’s not on social media? Make sure to have a backdrop at your rainbow baby shower, so people can help document the celebration! You can even come up with a custom hashtag for your guests to share their photos on Instagram and Facebook!
10. Rainbow Gift Chair
Decorate a chair for the mom-to-be! You can use streamers or balloons to create a beautiful rainbow seat where she can open the gifts!
11. Colorful Origami Decor
Origami always adds an elegant touch to decor and shows guests that they have a very creative host! These handmade decorations are easy to make and instructions can be found online. Who knows? Maybe origami could be your new hobby...
12. Sprinkle Votive Candles
Votive stands for the expression of a wish, which is exactly what you need for a rainbow baby shower. Sprinkles add the rainbow element that takes the decoration to the next level. Place the rainbow sprinkles and votive into a small glass and you can add it anywhere! Just make sure not to put easily flammable items nearby if you plan on lighting them up.
13. Rainbow Balloon Centerpiece
Use colorful round balloons or rainbow-shaped foil balloons as a table centerpiece! This can be a good stand-alone centerpiece, or it can elevate a candle/flower-based centerpiece.
14. Painted Glass Jars
This centerpiece idea takes some DIY effort, but the possibilities are endless! You can paint each jar a different color, paint them all with rainbow stripes, or paint them blue with white clouds. You can fill the jars with anything you like (flowers, mini balloons on sticks, candles), or you can decorate the top with rainbow ribbons or felt pom-poms.
15. Rainbow Pom-Pom
Rainbow pom-poms are a classic item for your rainbow baby shower theme. You can place them on the snack table, and hang them above the gift table. You can even arrange them into a rainbow shape for dramatic yet easy wall decoration!
16. Colorful Balloon Box Decoration
These balloon boxes are all the rage for baby showers! To make it fit your rainbow theme, you can fill them with colorful balloons before stacking or arranging how you want.
Rainbow Baby Shower Favors
12. Rainbow Gift Favor Box
A colorful favor box is suitable for any gift you are planning on giving out to the guests. These are particularly useful for perishable favors like snacks and homemade desserts.
13. Rainbow Party Favor Bags
Rainbow party favor bags are fantastic for any gifts you prepare to give to the guests. If you are not planning on giving gifts that directly relate to the rainbow theme, this is a simple way to tie in the theme.
14. Rainbow Slap Bracelets
Rainbow slap bracelets are a fun way for guests to participate in your rainbow baby shower theme. You can choose to send them out with invitations, give them at the entrance of the party, or send them home as party favors.
15. Raindrops Party Favor
Fill a small jar or bag with “raindrops” (chocolate kisses), and tie it up with a rainbow ribbon! This tasty take-home treat is sure to be well-received!
16. Rainbow Seeds
“Rainbow seeds” are just Skittles, but it’s a very easy favor! It’s especially helpful if you’re short on time.
17. Rainbow Bubble Bar
Bubble bars shake up the notion of a liquid bubble bath, taking many different colors and forms to create a unique experience. It is an excellent idea for rainbow baby shower favors!
18. Rainbow Soaps
Rainbow soap is a practical party favor that matches the rainbow baby shower theme seamlessly.
19. Rainbow Hair Ties
These colorful “rainbow of hope” hair ties are an easy, affordable favor option for your baby shower!
20. Colorful Macarons
Macarons are terrific (albeit more pricey) gift choices as they are trendy and tasty. Dress the macarons with pretty boxes, and you are good to go!
21. Rainbow Candles
Rainbow candles are unique favors that your guests will appreciate. You can either make your candles or buy them from a specialty candle maker. Whether it is a rainbow layer design or adding rainbow sprinkles to the candle, there are many ways to make it fit the theme of the rainbow baby shower.
22. Rainbow Note
Whichever favor you decide to send home with your guests, consider including a note, explaining the meaning of a rainbow baby.
Rainbow Baby Shower Food Ideas
23. Rainbow cupcakes
Cupcakes are a delicious and easy grab-and-go dessert. Top them with rainbow frosting or sprinkles and stack them on a cupcake tower! If you don’t have a cupcake tower, you can frost your cupcakes with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple frosting. Then arrange them on a table into the shape of a rainbow! It’s the ultimate easy rainbow dessert!
24. Rainbow Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
For this idea, you need pretzel rods, white chocolate melts, and sanding sugar in whatever rainbow colors you want! First, arrange the sprinkles into a rainbow on a large rectangular tray. Melt the chocolate and dip the pretzel rods to evenly coat. Then immediately roll the pretzel into the sprinkles and let dry. Or, you can use colorful candy melts and drizzle the rainbow colors over the pretzels. If you don't want to DIY, you can always purchase them already made!
25. Donut with Rainbow Sprinkles
Donuts are another tasty grab-and-go option for your baby shower guests. Get ones with colorful icing or rainbow sprinkles! You can even buy plain ones and decorate them yourself.
26. Rainbow Salad
Make a colorful salad to lighten up your food table if you want to add a healthier choice for your guests. You can use colorful bell peppers, purple cabbages, tomatoes, and any kind of greens to fit this dish right into the rainbow theme.
27. Rainbow Veggie Tray
Another healthy choice is a veggie tray. Prepare a variety of vibrant veggies like tomatoes, carrots, peppers, broccoli, radishes, and purple cauliflower. Then arrange them in order of the colors of the rainbow. Serve with ranch dip!
28. Candy Bar
A candy bar is an effortless dessert idea that can satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. To match it with the rainbow theme, you can simply choose candies, such as Skittles, M&Ms, lollipops, or jelly beans. As a bonus, this could also double as a take-home favor! Just have your guests stash their favorite candies into rainbow treat bags or boxes.
29. Rainbow Deviled Eggs
To make these colorful deviled eggs, you can use any recipe! The only extra “ingredient” you’ll need is liquid food coloring. Once the eggs are hard-boiled, halved, and the yolks are removed from the egg whites, you can soak the egg whites in cups of water with food coloring for about 15 minutes (or until the colors are as intense as you want). Then just finish the eggs as usual!
30. Rainbow Layer Cake
A rainbow layer cake might be the most obvious choice for your rainbow baby shower–and for good reason! It can really stand out on a snack table. Any local baker should be able to make a rainbow layer cake, but, with a little patience, you could also make it yourself! Make the rainbow layers using food coloring in white cake.
31. Rainbow Sliders
Mini burgers with rainbow buns are a unique food idea for a rainbow baby shower. Of course, you’ll probably have to make the rainbow buns yourself. All it takes is a set of colorful food colorings to add to the dough of your preferred bread recipe. Top the buns with whatever you want! Classic beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, or vegan options would all work for these rainbow sliders.
32. Fruit Skewers
Fruit skewers are delicious and healthy. It adds a different kind of sweetness to the snack choices that your guests would love. Choose from berries, grapes, pineapple, oranges, peaches, plums, and kiwi!
33. Skittles and Mini Marshmallow Rainbow Cake
Decorate the top of a plain, round, white cake by arranging red, orange, yellow, green, and purple skittles into a rainbow! Add some miniature marshmallows at each end of the skittles to portray clouds. This idea is easy, quick, and colorful!
34. Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board is a classic at parties, and it is no exception for events like a baby shower! This trendy snack can be made with anything you want, but the classic options are savory cheeses, salami, olives, and crackers, with sweet honey, marmalades, and fruits.
35. Rainbow Slush Punch
This icy, colorful punch is sure to be a hit at your party! All you need is a punch bowl, lemon-lime soda, and 50-60 Ice Pops (10-20 of each color you want). Layer each color of Ice Pop into the punch bowl and store in the freezer until half an hour before it’s served. Top it with lemon-lime soda and you’re good to go!
36. Rainbow Balloon Dart Board
The balloon dart game is popular among all ages. It would be especially appropriate if you have a slightly larger place to play it! Instead of filling the air in the balloons, you can also fill them up with water if you’re celebrating outdoors. This is an especially fun option if children are attending! Just be sure there’s an adult nearby to supervise.
37. Guess the Baby Poll
There are many creative ways to play “guess the baby”. If you are combining a gender reveal party with the baby shower, you can make a poll to guess the sex of the baby. Or if you have decided on the name for the baby, you would make a poll for your families and friends to guess. It is easy and entertaining as long as you try to have fun with it. You can also get some baby name ideas from our baby name generator!
38. Thumbprint Guest Book
This idea involves a guestbook, paint or stamping ink pads, and a pen. Guests can leave their fingerprints in the guestbook and sign their names. Or, you can get a plain canvas and use it as a “guest book”. It can be featured in the baby’s nursery as wall décor!
39. Rainbow Baby Bingo
Bingo is a classic party game, and it can be a lot of fun! Surprisingly, there are many ways to play.
40. Notes to the Rainbow Baby
This one is more of an activity than a game. Place little notecards in a designated area (or on the tables for guests to complete while they eat). Guests can then write their best wishes to the baby. The parents-to-be will surely have fun reading them later!
41. DIY Onesie Station
Another activity for your guests is a do-it-yourself onesie station. With a collection of white onesies, fabric markers or paint, and iron-on patches and vinyl, guests can let their creativity shine!
42. Rainbow Egg Race
A rainbow egg race is another fun game that can be done indoors or outdoors. For this game, you can choose either painted eggs or toy eggs. This idea could be especially appropriate if the rainbow baby shower is during the springtime.
Rainbow Baby Shower Party Supplies
43. Rainbow Disposable Tableware
Disposable tableware is a must-have at any event. Just a simple click to purchase these rainbow-themed plates and silverware can put the finishing touch on your baby shower.
44. Waterproof Bottle Labels
Rainbow water bottle labels are a cute way to go the extra mile with your party. While it’s not a necessity, it’s a little detail that will likely stand out to your guests! They can be personalized with the baby’s name, too, making it extra special.
45. Rainbow Party Tutu Table Skirt
A tutu table skirt is a fun solution if you are trying to dress up a basic table. For example, you can use a simple plastic folding table with this rainbow table skirt. It will not only make it pretty but also seamlessly blend into the rainbow theme.
46. Rainbow Runner
A rainbow runner is another simple and eye-catching way to elevate your table décor. It makes a good base for things like centerpieces and confetti.
47. Rainbow Table Cloth
There are so many fun options for rainbow table cloths! If you are looking for a very simple option, choose one solid color for each table (red table, orange table, yellow table, and so on). Solid colors are usually very easy to find if you are short on time.
48. Rainbow Cake Topper
Birthday cakes have candles, but baby shower cakes need toppers. There are beautiful options that go perfectly with a rainbow baby shower theme. There are even options to personalize it with the baby’s name!
49. Colorful Flatware
Colorful flatware adds the rainbow theme beyond just decorating the atmosphere of the party. With colorful spoons and forks, it brings the rainbow to each individual. It’s just fun for guests to get to pick their favorite color to use!
Rainbow Baby Shower Invitations
50. Rainbow Diaper Raffle Ticket
A diaper raffle is a fun and effective way for parents-to-be to stock up on diapers before their little one arrives. It’s fun for the guests, too, since they can win prizes!
51. Rainbow Baby Shower Invitation
These are a straightforward choice that goes nicely with the rainbow baby shower theme!
52. Colorful Party Invitations
This is a rainbow-themed invitation that is suitable for many different types of events. If you are not using all the invitations for this baby shower, you can also save them for other parties in the future.
53. Printable Rainbow Baby Shower Invitations
These invitations can be completely customized. The best part is you can print them right at home! How easy is that?
Rainbow Baby Shower: Conclusion
Rainbow babies are pretty special, and celebrating them should be no exception! I hope you enjoyed this list of rainbow baby shower ideas. From invitations to menu items to favors, you have all the ideas you need to get started.
Written by Tsaiyen Hu; Contributors: Jack Leduc and Heather Hayes