Peapod Baby Shower – Decorating and Games

July 30th, 2009 |

Author: Kim

The Sweet Pea invitations have been sent and now you can turn your attention to decorating for the upcoming peapod-themed baby shower. Your decorations and party favors can be adjusted to reflect the number of babies on the way – whether it’s a Sweet Pea, Two Peas in a Pod, or Three Peas in a Pod. Craft a peapod balloon display made of the appropriate number of green balloons (helium-filled balloons make the display more fun), then wrap them in green cellophane and tie at each end to resemble a peapod. You can use the same design theme when creating unique centerpieces – simply roll up green washcloths and insert into a peapod-shaped towel tied at both ends. Diaper cakes are always a welcome addition to baby showers – they are a pretty centerpiece, they can be decorated with theme-appropriate gifts, and the diapers inside are a necessity for any new mother!

Baby shower games are a fun way for guests to get to know each other and win a prize for their efforts. A simple game to set up is a jar guessing game - fill a clear glass jar with green jelly beans or green M&M’s and have the shower guests guess how many treats are in the jar; the one closest to the exact amount wins a prize (like sweet-pea scented lotion). Another fun game is to have guests transfer “peas” from a jar into a peapod (made of construction paper) using chopsticks – the person who transfers the most peas in one minute is the winner!

Make sure your guest of honor is in the spotlight with a one-of-a-kind Sweet Pea Corsage. The “queen for a day” can also wear a tiara made of vines and mini handmade peapods. Or decorate her throne with a balloon peapod that includes hanging green streamer “vines”. Your table decorations can include scattered paper peapods with the title “A ‘pea-ce’ of Advice for the New Mom”. Guests should be encouraged to fill in a helpful tidbit regarding parenthood – mom can even read the tips out loud and declare a winner.

By implementing a few of these decorating ideas and adding some of your own creativity, your peapod baby shower is sure to be a success! Check back soon for food and gift ideas that complement your sweet pea theme.