Save the Dates for Baby Showers: Tips, Timing, & Design Inspiration

Oh boy (or girl)! The time has finally come to welcome a new life into the world and celebrate a growing family. With the baby shower planning underway, you’re choosing a venue, a theme, decor, food, and games. You’re also creating the guest list and looking for the perfect invitation design.

But you might also want to consider sending out save the dates for the baby shower. This pre-invitation heads up gives your guests extra time to plan. It ensures as many friends and family as possible are available to shower the mom- or parents-to-be with support and love.

Below, we’ll talk about why save the date notices are a good idea for a shower and break down the timeline for save the dates, invitations, and RSVPs. We’ll also run through what information to include, give wording examples, and share designs for inspiration. Let’s get started! Baby will be here before you know it!

Why Use a Save the Date for a Baby Shower

Sending a save the date to the people on your guest list allows them to plan ahead and mark off their calendars for the celebration. Save the dates are a popular part of wedding invitation suites, but they can be useful for other events as well, like bridal showers or baby showers. After all, in today’s world, everyone is busy 24/7, and calendars tend to fill up fast, especially during hectic seasons. 

A save the date can also build excitement for the shower and give a sneak peek into the overall theme of the party. You could use the save the date for a name or gender reveal as well (if the parents-to-be are choosing to share).

When to Send Baby Shower Save the Dates

Using save the date cards for a baby shower will change up your invitation timeline. Typical guidance is to send a baby shower invitation about 6-8 weeks before the event, but an invitation won’t need to be sent that early when the guests already know the date of the celebration.

Here’s the recommended timeline if you’re using save the dates:

• 8-10 weeks before the shower: Send out your save the date cards.
• 4-6 weeks before the shower: Send out your baby shower invitations.
• 2-3 weeks before the shower: Set the RSVP date for this time frame. 

What to Include on Baby Shower Save the Dates

When it comes to what’s on your save the date for a baby shower, less is more. You don’t want to overwhelm guests with too many details at this stage. You only need a few lines to build anticipation, reveal the theme of the event, and give guests the basics they need upfront. 

Be sure to include:

• The date of the shower
• Whom it’s for
• Who is hosting the shower
• A note that the invitation will follow later
• Anything else the guests should know (e.g., will it be a coed shower?)

You will not need to include details like the location, time, registry information, or RSVP instructions. That will be part of the baby shower invitation you send later on.

Save the Date Wording Examples

Beyond the details, don’t be afraid to add a little personality. Baby showers are a time to celebrate and have fun. This is the perfect time to include a play on words, fun fonts, or phrases that fit your baby shower theme. Here are some examples.

Simple and Sweet Wording Example

Save the date! We’re showering [Parent’s name(s)] on [Date].

Details to follow.

Themed Wording Example

We can bear-ly wait for baby to arrive! Save the date!

[Insert parent’s name and the shower date]

Invitation coming soon.

Sentimental Wording Example

Save the date — a little one is on the way.

Please join us as we celebrate the mom-to-be on [Date].

We hope to see you there!

Formal invitation to follow.

Humorous Wording Example

There’s a bun in the oven, and the timer’s almost up! Save the date for a coed baby shower honoring the parents-to-be.

[Date]

Details to follow.

5 Baby Shower Save the Date Design Templates

Whether you’re going for a themed, gender-neutral, minimalist, classic, or modern baby shower, the design of your save the date plays a big role in setting the vibe of the day. Your baby shower invitation template sets the tone of your entire shower and gives your guests a sneak peak into what they can expect at the celebration.

Check out some fun save the date design template ideas to get the creative juices flowing.

1. Woodland Animals Save the Date

Design: frau brandt

This watercolor woodland save the date is bordered by whimsical little creatures and greenery. It’s a perfect fit for a gender-neutral forest theme. The design also has a matching baby shower invitation and thank you card for a complete stationery suite.

2. Fresh & Fruity Save the Date

Design: frau brandt

The soft bright colors and mix of fonts make this fruity save the date a fresh choice you can’t go wrong with. The hand-painted tangerines and olive branches are perfect for a spring or summer baby shower, especially if you’re hosting a garden party or a late morning brunch. 

3. Little Surfer Save the Date 

Design: Hudson Meet Rose

Oh baby! This fun surfer save the date is a great way to incorporate a touch of the parents-to-be’s personalities and hobbies. Featuring a retro van and a surfboard, it’s sure to set the tone for a beachy celebration. The save the date also comes in a yellow, blue, or pink color palette. Plus, the text, background, and envelope are fully customizable and pair perfectly with the matching invitation and thank you note designs.

4. Moon & Stars Save the Date 

Design: Hudson Meet Rose

Twinkle, twinkle little star, gather loved ones near and far with this dreamy save the date. The design comes in three soft hues — for either a gender-neutral celebration, a baby boy shower, or a baby girl shower. Each color palette has a little extra sparkle from the gold, silver, or rose gold foil text accent.

5. Bright & Tropical Save the Date 

Design: Claudia Owen

Looking to sprinkle some color into your baby shower brunch? This bright, abstract design is available in six bold color palettes. When guests receive the save the date, they’ll know they’re in for a unique, lively celebration. It coordinates perfectly with the Vibrant Tropics baby shower party invitation and thank you notes.

Mark Your Calendar!

Welcoming a new baby is a huge milestone, and it’s certainly a time to be celebrated. Sending save the dates for a baby shower gives your guest list a heads up so they keep the day of the event wide open.

Even more, save the dates help you set the tone for the celebration, giving your friends and family members something to look forward to and get excited about. 

Check out Greenvelope’s collection of baby shower save the date designs (plus matching invitations and thank you cards). With our digital invitation suites, you can send your save the dates and invites via email or text, and your guests can RSVP with just a click of a button.