Baby shower welcome signs that stand out

A shot of a welcome sign in a garden next to decorative balloons on a summers day.

by Adejumoke Ilori |
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If you're planning a baby shower to celebrate the impending arrival of a new baby to the family, a friend or a colleague, having a baby shower welcome sign is a fun way to start the party.

Whether you're going low-key with just family, with a buffet and simple games, or maybe an extravagant theme full of decorations and some non-alcoholic drinks a welcome sign will point guests in the right direction. If there's a theme to the baby shower it's also the first chance to give a taste of what's to come. Baby shower welcome signs are particularly handy if it's a garden party or in a location some guests haven't been to before, plus if it's a surprise party it will be the first thing the mummy-to-be will see!

Best at a glance:

  • Best overall baby shower welcome sign: Pooh Bear Design Baby shower A3 Welcome Sign, buy on Ebay

  • Best baby shower welcome sign for design: Groovy Retro Baby Shower Welcome Sign, buy on Etsy

  • Best baby shower welcome sign for price: Pink Peter Rabbit Baby Shower Sign, buy on Smart Party Shop

Adding a baby shower welcome sign doesn’t have to be expensive, you could even have a go at making your own, leaving more in the bank for those baby shower gifts. From cute characters to bright florals and classy modern designs, here's our pick of the best baby shower welcome signs, to help can help make the special occasion memorable and unique for both the mum-to-be and her loved ones.

Best baby shower welcome sign for personalisation

This beautiful baby shower sign will have your party standing out in style. Available in either a paper poster print, which will have your guest in awe, and can also be mounted or framed or as a rigid hard foamex plastic boar, perfect for outside or indoors or outdoors. This personalised sign great for boys or girls can also stand up as an easel or a propped up. 

One review said: "Good all-round service from ordering to delivery. The poster was good quality and just how it looked in the picture. Personalised for my daughters baby shower, I put it in a poster frame to be on display at the entrance to the venue."

Pros

  • Available as paper poster print or hard rigid sign board
  • Customised with any name

Cons

  • Not many colours to choose from

Best baby shower welcome sign for nature

Now, if you love nature, then this one is for you. This soft and blossomed looking personalised baby shower welcome sign, will have your theme shine and sparkle. With so many sizes to choose from, you’ll be able to add your beloved name and date to the personalisation box, with its beautiful italic writing style.

Pros

  • Elegant mehndi welcome sign 
  • Comes in 4 different sizes (A1, A2, A3, A4)

Cons

  • Does not come in sizes beyond A4

Best baby shower welcome sign for animal fans

You have probably been a lover of animals and would love to pass that you’re your little one. This sign features a fascinating design, or a mother giraffe and her baby on a cool and warm background, how cute is that. The sign can also be personalised with the name of the mum-to-be, making it extra extraordinary and memorable. 

One reveiw said: "Good quality sign for a great price, delivery quick."

Pros

  • Printed 5mm Foamboard - A4 and A3 boards are supplied with a strut back for standing
  • Lovely picture of a giraffe

Cons

  • Easel not included

Best baby shower welcome sign for character

If you loved watching Peter Rabbit growing up as a child, then you’ll remember Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny’s, and Peter Rabbit’s best friend. This baby shower welcome sign will bring back those childhood memories and make a wonderful addition to your decor at the baby shower table, and will probably have your guest in awe.

One review said: "So pleased with the sign for my daughters baby shower, quality is fab. Thank you!"

Pros

  • Great for Peter Rabbit TV series fans
  • A4 and A3 boards come with a strut back for standing

Cons

  • One comes in these sizes - (A1 594 x 841 mm, A2 420 x 594 mm, A3 297 x 420 mm
    A4 210 x 297 mm)

Best baby shower welcome sign for a 70's look

You’re probably a mama (or dada) that loves to dance! So, what better way to bring your baby shower to life with such a colourful welcome sign. This hippie looking and retro/rainbow 70s vibe baby shower poster, will give your theme the look it needs, and to make things easy for you, you won’t have to worry about downloading any sort of software, as the fonts and artwork are included in the template, so all you’ll need to do is to edit. 

One review said: This template was super easy to modify, and the baby shower invites turned out beautiful"

Another review said: "Excellent artwork, very simple to customize and a optimal printing quality."

Pros

  • You can also add your own images/photos

Cons

  • You cannot change the graphics included in the design.

Best baby shower welcome sign for disney fans

This handmade baby shower welcome sign is great for Disney lovers out there. Not only will it get you in the mood to have a laugh and have a good time, but you’ll end up creating some great memories with family and friends, something for your soon-to-be-born to look back at, in the toddler-age. Whose knows, Mickey and Minnie, might end up being their favourite cartoon character too. 

One review said: "This was a great decoration for a friend's birthday party! Royal Mail lost the initial package that was sent, and I needed it within 2 days, and the seller was extremely helpful and sent a replacement as soon as possible, and just in time for the party. Highly recommend the item."

Pros

  • Handmade
  • Item will be available in various sizes for you to print yourself

Cons

  • Low in stock

Best baby shower welcome sign for boys

How sweet is this elephant design for your baby shower? With space for personalisation, including he date, time and event, this welcome baby shower sign will have you feeling relaxed and at ease. Your theme might be for your baby boy, and you just want the environment to feel stylish yet calm. 

One review said: "Picked up the day after order as lived close by, fantastic item for my baby shower thank you."

Another review said: "Perfect for my best friends baby shower!"

Pros

  • If you purchase our 'foam board' option, your sign will be printed on high quality 200gsm silk poster paper, and backed onto a 5MM foam board
  • If you purchase 'Just Poster' you will receive a 200gsm Silk Poster in the size selected which you can frame, or stick up on a wall

Cons

  • Returns & exchanges not accepted

Best baby shower welcome sign for disco theme

A disco theme baby shower welcome sign is the new cool, yes! This sign will get those non-dancers and dancers (including you momma!) onto their feet and having a good time. With its pastel and bright looking colours, you’ll be able to cherish this welcome sign forever and take loads of background pictures with. 

One review said: "Perfectly pixelated. Cute and colourful. Easy to use."

Another review said: "Perfect for my baby shower!"

Pros

  • Can be personalised
  • Only sizes included are: 11" x 14", 16" x 20, 18" x 24", 20" x 30" and 4" x 36"

Cons

  • Colours may vary slightly from your computer screen to the actual printed sign. This is due to differences in colour calibration.

Best baby shower welcome sign for gender neutral

 
Have you got your baby shower planned in maybe a cute cottage or garden? This sage coloured banner will give your event the final look that it needs. No need to worry about adding some flowers around the tables, because with this, it will give you that green and scenery feel that you so want. 

One review said: "Really happy with the sign for my sisters baby shower. Seller helpful sending me a mock up first and delivery was quick."

Another review said: "Great banner. Will definitely order more. Just a lot smaller than I expected (my fault)."

Pros

  • A groovy baby shower welcome sign
  • Great for both boys and girls

Cons

  • You will not be able to edit every part of the design

Best baby shower welcome sign for Winnie the Pooh

You’ve probably heard Winnie the Pooh say, ‘Oh bother’ so many times, and you can’t get over it? With its lovely and eye-catchy colours, the welcome sign will give your little one the grand entrance that they deserve. Apart from getting it made and sent to you, you can also opt for a digital design. 

One review said: "Arrived quickly, item as described, a lovely keepsake for my grandsons christening, would buy from seller again."

Another review said: "Absolutely stunning super fast delivery definitely worth the money."

Pros

  • Each print is printed on premium 260 gsm white card with a smooth finish and high-quality ink
  • The sign or poster needs a hardboard or picture frame to prop up the designs which the customer must provide for themselves

Cons

  • Returns are not accepted

Mummy to a little girl, Adejumoke Ilori is Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby. With a BA hon in Creative Writing, she has worked for digital platforms, where she has empowered women from the inside and out, by sharing real life stories based on relationships and loving yourself.

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