My favorite winter baby shower themes feel cozy from December to February: a teddy bear in the snow, satin bows and snowflakes, or a little après ski. A winter theme gives you a whole season to work with, so a shower in late January looks as right as one in December.
Below are four winter looks for a baby shower, the games to go with them, and a short section for a winter bridal shower. Every design is an editable template in Corjl, a template editor that opens in the browser on your phone or computer. You type your names, date and wording, the layout stays put, and the invitation can be ready the same evening. Every design has a free demo, so try it before you pay: type the longest name on your guest list and see how it sits. Then text it, print it at home, or order prints right inside the editor with Corjl Prints.
Planning a Christmas shower instead? My Christmas baby shower themes post has Santa Baby, the tartan teddy bear and the gingerbread village.
Which winter baby shower theme is right for you?
| Theme | Who it is for | The look |
|---|---|---|
| Baby It's Cold Outside | A neutral shower, boy, girl or surprise | A teddy bear in a basket under snowy pines |
| Winter wonderland | A playful shower in pink or blue | Snowflakes, skates and little doodles |
| Pink or blue bow | A dressed-up shower when you know boy or girl | One big satin bow and silver snowflakes |
| Après ski | A January or February shower, or ski-loving parents | Skis, gondolas and a striped ski-lodge arch |
What is a Baby It's Cold Outside baby shower?
A Baby It's Cold Outside baby shower takes the old song title as its welcome line and builds a cozy winter room around it. The neutral teddy bear version is my pick when the parents are waiting to find out: a little bear tucked into a woven basket under snowy pines, in soft gray-blue and warm brown, with no pink or blue to commit to. It works for any date from December to February.
Teddy bear invitation
A little bear in a woven basket, snowy pines behind him and "Baby it's cold outside" in a loose script. Soft and neutral, for a boy, a girl or a surprise.
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The full teddy bear bundle
Fifteen matching pieces in one download: the invitation, insert cards, welcome sign, due date game, banners, food labels, water bottle labels, thank you cards and favor tags. The whole room from one design.
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The gingerbread village version
A snowy gingerbread village in red and green, warm and a little storybook. The cozy pick for a December shower.
Shop the invitationThe same wording also comes with a polar bear on a sled under blue mountains and gondolas, and with a striped ski-mountain arch that has room for your photo on the back.
Browse the Baby It's Cold Outside collectionWhat is a winter wonderland baby shower theme?
A winter wonderland baby shower drops the red and green for snowflakes and ice skates, in soft pink or blue. It is the quietest of the winter looks, so it's the easy one to dress a room around if you don't want full Christmas.
Pink winter suite
A wavy frame with snowflakes and tiny ice skates in soft pink. Playful, and it comes with the diaper raffle and books-for-baby cards.
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Blue winter suite
The same snowy doodles in blue, with little teddy bears and skates. The pick for a boy's winter shower.
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Welcome sign
The blue doodle sign from the same snowy look: snowflakes, a little tree, skates and a gingham bow. It is set up for a first birthday, and every word is editable, so type in your shower wording.
Shop the welcome signHow do you do a pink or blue bow winter baby shower?
Let one long satin bow be the whole card. These invitations hang a floor-length ribbon bow in blush pink or powder blue down the side of a white card, with silver snowflakes around it and "Baby it's cold outside" in script. The bow is the decoration, so it suits a shower where you already know it is a boy or a girl, and a pink or blue balloon garland is all the room needs to match.
Pink ribbon bow
A blush bow with ribbons running the full height of the card, snowflakes all around, and matching books-for-baby and diaper raffle cards.
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Blue ribbon bow
The same long bow in powder blue with silver snowflakes. For a baby boy, with the same insert cards.
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A Little Snowflake
A jeweled pink satin bow and silver snowflakes with "A little snowflake is on the way". Quieter and more elegant, and it comes in blue too.
Shop the invitationHere is the blue Little Snowflake suite. Prefer a smaller bow tied at the corner? That look comes as a pink bow set and a blue bow set.
What is an après ski baby shower?
An après ski baby shower is a ski-lodge party for the baby: mountains, gondolas, skis and hot cocoa, in powder blue and white. Most of the designs sit inside a striped arch like an old ski-resort poster, and "Skiing Into Parenthood" always gets a smile. It's a good pick for parents who love the slopes, and for a January or February shower, once the Christmas decorations are packed away and it's still very much winter.
Skiing Into Parenthood
A vintage line drawing of a skier mid-turn in a blue striped arch, with a cocoa mug and skates doodled around the edge. Comes with books-for-baby and diaper raffle cards.
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Après ski teddy bear
A teddy in a blue scarf on skis, gondolas overhead and blue-and-white stripes around him. You can print it or send it as a phone version by text.
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A little snow bunny
A white bunny in a scarf on skis under a row of gondolas, with "A little snow bunny is on the way". My sweetest ski look, and it has matching insert cards.
Shop the invitationThere is also a version with the two of you skiing hand in hand, and a Snow in Love bear on skis in the same stripes.
See the après ski designsWhat games work at a winter baby shower?
A winter shower happens indoors, so plan two or three seated games guests can play from the sofa with a mug in hand. Both snowflake game bundles hold the same twelve games, from Baby Bingo and Who Knows Mommy Best to The Price Is Right. Print the three you like and leave the rest. For more ideas, my baby shower games guide ranks twenty of them.
Pink snowflake games
Twelve games framed in pink snowflakes and ribbon doodles, all in one design so every card on the table matches.
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Blue snowflake games
The same twelve games with blue doodled snowflakes. Pairs with the blue winter suite and the après ski looks.
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Guess baby's arrival sign
A calendar sign with the teddy in his basket. Guests write their name on the day they think baby will arrive, and it runs itself on an easel all afternoon.
Shop the signWhen should you send winter baby shower invitations?
Send winter baby shower invitations four to six weeks before the shower. If the date falls between mid-December and New Year, send a save the date about eight weeks out as well, because holiday plans claim those weekends first. For a mid-January shower, that means the first week of December, before holiday cards fill everyone's mailbox. For a February shower, the first days of January are fine.
| When | What goes out | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks out | Save the date (December showers) | Holiday parties and travel fill December weekends early. |
| 4 to 6 weeks out | The invitation, printed or sent digitally | Enough notice to plan around the holidays and the weather. |
| 1 week out | A note to anyone who has not replied | You need a headcount for food, games and favors. |
| 2 to 3 days out | Print the welcome sign, games and tags | The last days are for food and flowers. |
| The day before | Check the forecast | If snow is coming, text guests the snow date from the invitation. |
If you'd rather skip the mail, send it digitally. Here is how to send your invitation by text or email.
What is a good winter bridal shower theme?
A winter bridal shower goes one of two ways: full Christmas, in red and green with a mistletoe-and-mimosas feel, or quieter snow in love, with a snowflake martini and blue winter details. Pick by the date. A shower in the thick of December carries the Christmas look, and one closer to New Year suits the snowy one.
Merry Little bridal shower
Red and green with a mistletoe-and-mimosas feel. The most Christmassy of the bridal designs, for a shower in the thick of December.
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Snow in Love invitation
A snowflake martini and quiet winter details, for a January shower that leans winter rather than Christmas.
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Snow in Love welcome sign
Blue snowflakes and bows on a sign for the door, with the couple's names on it.
Shop the welcome signWhat supplies do you need for a winter baby shower?
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The printed pieces carry the theme, so the shopping list is short: a dressed table, soft light, a cocoa station and something to hold the favors. Here are the few things I would buy.
The room
- A natural linen tablecloth: the fastest way to make a bare table look set on purpose, and it sits under pink, blue or neutral.
- Fairy lights: winter afternoons get dark by four, and a string along the food table keeps the photos warm.
- A blue and silver balloon garland kit: frames the welcome sign for the blue bow, winter wonderland or après ski looks.
The cocoa bar
- Kraft paper cups: easy to hold, and a printed favor tag or sticker dresses them up.
- Mason jars: for marshmallows, peppermints and chocolate chips, each with a printed label.
Favors and the printed pieces
- A small vintage teddy bear: sits on the gift table with the teddy bear themes and goes home with the baby.
- Kraft favor boxes or dusty blue favor bags with a silver ribbon: fill with cocoa mix or cookies and add a printed tag.
- A wooden easel stand: stands the welcome sign or the due date calendar by the door.
- Sturdy white cardstock: for printing the games, tags and labels at home.
Where to print
The invitation and the welcome sign are worth printing professionally, and Corjl Prints is my first choice: it sits inside the same editor, so you order the prints without leaving your design, and they arrive on heavier card than a home printer can take. Prints of Love (affiliate link) is a specialist stationery printer with lovely quality and free envelopes, and code marryful10 takes 10% off. I earn a commission if you order through it, at no extra cost to you. The games, favor tags and cocoa-bar labels print fine at home. My printing guide has the paper for each piece.
Winter baby shower FAQ
How far in advance do you send winter baby shower invitations?
Four to six weeks ahead. For a shower between mid-December and New Year, add a save the date about eight weeks ahead, because holiday plans fill those weekends first. A week before, follow up with anyone who has not replied so you can plan for a real number.
Should a winter baby shower invitation have a snow date?
Yes, if you live where snow closes roads. Add one short line under the details, such as "Snow date: Sunday, January 17". Every line of text on the templates is editable, so it takes a minute. If the forecast turns, you text guests the snow date.
What is the difference between a winter and a Christmas baby shower?
A winter baby shower uses snow, snowflakes, teddy bears and skis, and works from December to February. A Christmas baby shower adds Santa, trees and red and green, and fits the first three weeks of December. For the Christmas looks, see my Christmas baby shower themes.
Which winter baby shower theme works for a boy, a girl or a surprise?
The Baby It's Cold Outside teddy bear is fully neutral. The winter wonderland suites, the bow sets and the snowflake games each come in a pink version and a blue version. The après ski looks are powder blue, and the wording on every design is yours to change.
Can I edit the invitation on my phone?
Yes. You edit in Corjl in your browser, and quick changes like names and dates work on a phone. For a bundle with many pieces, a computer is easier. Your details go in and the layout stays put, and you can reset the design any time you want to start over.
How many invitations do I need for a winter baby shower?
Most hosts send 15 to 20 invitations for a 25-guest shower, since one card usually covers a couple or a household. The file is yours to print as often as you like, so the number only matters for paper, envelopes or a print order.
Pick your winter look tonight
Every theme here is an editable template. Start with the invitation, then add the signs, games and tags as the date gets closer.
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