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Adorable bear shaped macarons. Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/7869514000 -
Use baby food jars to serve individual portions of a layered salad, or a breakfast muesli, yoghurt and fruit. Photo: www.bridgeywidgey.com -
It's a classic for a reason: delicious scones, jam and cream. Photo: www.homelife.com.au -
A tower of pastel iced cupcakes. Photo: www.amymccracken.com -
If you're going to cut the crusts off anyway, why not use a cookie cutter heard shape? So sweet! Photo: teawithfriends.blogspot -
Who thought of that idea? A toy baby bottle as a salad dressing dispenser. Photo: www.ontobaby.com -
A tower of macarons and Alice in Wonderland themed mason jar drinks. Photo: bellacupcakes.blogspot.com -
Fiddly, but worth it: a cute idea to make baby pram out of boiled eggs and carrots. Photo: littlenummies.net/2012/02/baby-shower-food-baby-buggies -
A simple yet effective way to display and serve sandwiches. Photo: blog.angelicbabyshowergifts.com -
Animal cracker fun dip for something a bit different. Photo: blog.uncommongoods.com -
Fold a fabric napkin into a nappy shape as a cup/holder for snacks. Photo: www.creative-baby-shower-ideas.com/nut-cups.html -
Parfait Bar: yoghurt, fruit and toppings ... and brunch is served. Photo: www.remarkablehome.net -
Try a baby rattle cake and cupcakes in your chosen colour theme. Photo: www.coolest-birthday-cakes.com -
'Ready to Pop': cute popcorn idea. Photo: catchmyparty.com/photos/1527398 -
As gifts, give a take-home jar of a chocolate chip cookie mixture. Photo: www.bakerella.com/mix-things-up/ -
Delicate little foot-shaped sugar cookies. Photo: thedecoratedcookie.com/2011/05/baby-shower-cookies -
A brunch shower serving some breakfast classics, styled beautifully. Photo: blog.hwtm.com -
Instead of "pigs-in-blankets", try these "babes-in-blankets". Photo : www.lilsugar.com -
We love a bit of Donna Hay styling, especially with these pretty pink bottles. Photo: www.donnahay.com.au/style-ideas/drink/baby-shower-drinks -
Fancy a mocktail? Preggatinis is a website of fancy booze-free drinks. Photo: preggatinis.com -
Admittedly, here at Essential Baby we have a bit of a soft spot for ducks - but this punch serving idea is darn cute anyway! Photo: hannasmolan.wordpress.com/2013/12/06/max-thomas -
Use baby shower-themed cookie cutters then decorate with beautiful detailing. Photo: www.bakingland.us -
Get the melon baller and your sharpest knife out to carve this out as an edible centerpiece. Photo: www.watermelon.org/Carvings/Baby-Carriage-3.aspx
Are you hosting a baby shower for yourself, a good friend or sister? We've scoured the web to find some lovely and interesting ideas to style the food and beverages for a beautiful and fun way to help set the scene for the mum-to-be.
Try some ideas like ...
* serve yoghurt + muesli + fruit in recycled baby jar for a lovely brunch snack
* jam and cream scones - a classic high tea inclusion
* a tiered tower of cupcakes
* cut finger sandwiches
* use a toy baby bottle as a salad dressing dispenser
* Alice in Wonderland-themed mason jar drinks labelled "Drink Me"
* baby pram out of boiled eggs and carrots
* adorable bear-shaped macarons
* create a delightful high tea tiered serving platter by upturning tea cups under plates of different sizes
* animal crackers served with a fun dip of cream and sprinkles
* fold a fabric napkin into a nappy shape as a cup/holder for snacks
* DIY parfait bar: yoghurt, fruit and toppings ... and brunch is served
* serve popcorn in bags labelled 'Ready to Pop'
* give a take-home jar of a chocolate chip cookie mixture as gifts
* instead of "pigs-in-blankets", try "babes-in-blankets"
* get a melon baller and your sharpest knife out to carve an edible watermelon baby carriage centerpiece
Don't forget to check out Pinterest for some amazing and crazy ideas.
Have you been to a baby shower recently? What food ideas had you going "WOW"? Share in the comments below.
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