10 Irresistible Co-Ed Baby Shower Invitations and Party Ideas

We love the idea of a co-ed baby shower. It’s a fantastic way to send the message that you want to celebrate with all who will be involved in the little one’s life.

But many baby shower themes are traditionally feminine. How do you make it clear that this party will be fun for everyone? We have the perfect invites for this exact purpose. Check out our collection of co-ed baby shower invitations and theme ideas so you can get to party planning.

10 Co-Ed Baby Shower Invitations

From a Western welcome to a camping celebration to a char-cute-erie party, these co-ed baby shower invitations will set the stage for an adorable shower that all your guests will have a blast at.

1. Dolce Bambino Invitation

Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery

Welcome your bambino into the world with an Italy-themed baby bash. This hand-drawn invitation features a bassinet on a Vespa. It has a beautifully gender-neutral aesthetic — what more could you ask for in a co-ed baby shower invitation? 

Decorate the space with checkered tablecloths, bowls of fresh citrus, stripes, and clear containers of dried pasta. Place bottles of San Pellegrino on every table along with a bowl of lime wedges. Serve pasta with a side of focaccia along with affogatos, gelato, and tiramisu for dessert.

Provide prosecco and sangiovese with limoncello shots for an alcohol option. Have a station with mix-ins for sparkling water for the mom-to-be and other non-drinkers on the guest list, or maybe select an NA sparkling wine. 

Check out our guide to an Italian dinner party for more food, decor, and playlist tips!

2. Fiesta Garland Invitation

Design: TM Stationery

This paper garland baby shower invitation invites guests to a fiesta with tacos and margaritas. The invite is customizable, from the text to the font, so you can highlight different foods and make it your own. 

Set up a build-your-own bowl or taco station with rice, beans, different meats, and toppings like salsa, cilantro, onions, and sour cream. Make batch margaritas and margarita mocktails so everyone can enjoy a drink, and provide the beloved bottled Mexican Coca-Cola and Jarritos in different flavors. For dessert, nothing will fly off the plate faster than churros.

For your follow-up baby shower thank you cards, you can say, “Taco bout a good time! Thanks for coming to our baby shower” to round out the theme.

3. Cowboy on the Way Invitation

Design: Anna K Design

Yeehaw, there’s a baby boy or baby girl on the way! This rustic co-ed baby shower invitation celebrates both parents-to-be and decidedly avoids any pastels. 

Lean into the theme by inviting guests to dress in Western wear and decorating with hay bales, buffalo plaid, paisley, faux horns, lanterns, and boots.

For food, BBQ fits right in with this baby shower theme. Grill up some burgers, hot dogs, and veggie dogs. Include your favorite sides like potato salad, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and cornbread. Label a batch cocktail as “moonshine” and provide lemonade as an NA option.

4. Disco Sparkle Invitation

Design: Tennie & Co

This baby shower idea is perfect for groovy parents-to-be who want to bring the ‘70s back. The invitation wording says “Groovy Baby” in a nostalgic font with a sparkly disco ball at the top. The hot pink color palette is perfect for a baby girl, and it also comes in blue and gender-neutral tones.

Invite guests to dress in bell bottoms, crocheted tops, floral and paisley prints, oversized glasses, and go-go boots to this groovy shower. Celebrate the bundle of joy with fun games like identifying baby photos of celebrities born in the ‘70s or trivia from the decade.

5. Watercolor Rainbow Stripes Invitation

Design: Sierra Lee Studio

If you’re doing a baby sprinkle or celebrating your rainbow baby, do a rainbow theme to keep it sweet and simple. This couple’s baby shower invitation features watercolor rainbow stripes with a gold foil-lined envelope. 

Hang DIY clouds and raindrops from the ceiling to contrast with rainbow decor. Think multicolored plates and tableware, different colored tablecloths on each table, rainbow balloons, and multicolored tinsel and confetti.

You can bring the rainbow theme to the desserts easily with a multi-layer rainbow cake or brightly colored macarons.

6. Bébé Patisserie Invitation

Design: frau brandt

Turn your house into a bébé patisserie by setting it up like a cafe, and set the stage with this picturesque watercolor invitation. 

Set up a coffee station with volunteer barista friends making latte art, put fresh croissants, eclairs, and tarts on glass-domed platters, and play soft cafe music. Have guests walk up to a counter and place their order, and use pastry sleeves stamped with a custom logo for the full effect.

Set up small bistro tables around the space for people to sit and chat, and maybe even have a live performer do some acoustic tunes in the corner. Don’t forget to include herbal teas on the menu for the mom-to-be and anyone else who doesn’t do caffeine!

7. Little Camper Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

If the parents are outdoorsy types, send out these party invitations for a Little Camper baby shower and watch the RSVPs roll in. 

Set up a tent indoors or out. Fill it with cushions and blankets, make faux paper campfires for centerpieces, and decorate with plenty of plaid, lanterns, and vintage thermoses.

Serve camping food like hot dogs or baked potatoes (or anything wrapped in foil packets) and make s’mores in the oven (or over a fire pit) for dessert. Play nature sounds in the background to complete the effect.

You can also send guests home with a s’mores flavored baked good as a party favor to leave things on a tasty note.

8. Char-cute-erie Invitation

Design: Sierra Lee Studio

This adorable (and award-winning) invitation centers around one genius idea: charcuterie! Celebrate your char-cute-erie by setting up long grazing boards. Here’s what to put on your shopping list:

• A few types of hard cheese, like Manchego, aged cheddar, and Gouda
• A few types of soft cheese, like brie, goat cheese, and Boursin
• Crackers, including gluten-free crackers
• Salami, pepperoni, or prosciutto
• Nuts like almonds or walnuts
• Jam (raspberry, strawberry, or fig work well)
• Dates or olives
• Fresh fruit like mandarin oranges, strawberries, or grapes

Set up the food on long tables and label the cheeses with notecards. Set out some beverages and you’ve got yourself a baby shower! This idea also works perfectly for a gender reveal — just hide pink or blue jam in a wheel of brie or beneath a covered dish. 

9. Ready To Pop Invitation

Design: Laura Mitchell Designs

A popcorn theme is a pop-ular (and not corn-y) way to welcome a new baby. This co-ed baby shower invitation says “Ready to Pop” and sets you up for a delicious event. 

Make a popcorn bar with a variety of popcorn seasonings like ranch, sriracha, cinnamon sugar, and white cheddar. Put candy, pretzels, chocolate chips, and mini cookies into glass jars so people can create their own perfect popcorn mix.

Set up clusters of balloons that look like popcorn and decorate the room with red and white stripes to emulate a classic popcorn bucket.

Note: This invitation’s pre-populated text mentions a baby-Q — we love the idea of a BBQ shower with popcorn as the snack and dessert!

10. Locally Grown Invitation

Design: frau brandt

Set up the backyard like a farmers market to create a “locally grown” baby shower that guests will swoon over — it all starts with this whimsical invitation. 

Create farm stands with fresh food options, juices, and desserts, and stations for diaper drop-offs and other gifts. Provide pastries and coffee, and maybe custom tote bags to “shop” with. Decorate with bouquets of fresh flowers and set up tall tables to stand at to keep the party casual.

For favors, small potted plants or seed packets are a must! We have a whole guide to hosting a locally grown baby shower, so get tons of ideas there.

All Are Welcome

Celebrate your baby with a co-ed baby shower that brings all your loved ones together, regardless of gender. There’s no better way to set the stage for your little one than with a welcoming party where everyone’s invited to the fun. 

Once you pick a digital invitation from this list, you can start planning when to host the baby shower so you can get the timing right. Have a blast at the shower!