If you’re looking for the best baby shower food ideas on a budget, you’ll love these hosting tips and list of beautiful food options that don’t cost a small fortune!
After all, hosting a baby shower should be so much fun! So let us help you with these cheap baby shower food ideas that are crowd-pleasers and small budget friendly!
Whether youโre looking for cute pink or blue recipes or simple appetizer ideas, youโll find tons of great ideas for putting together a delicious party menu without overspending on this list.
Who throws the baby shower?
Traditionally, close friends, aunts, sister-in-laws, or co-workers throw the expectant mother a baby shower. Since gifts are a big part of a shower, it’s not customary for the husband or mother-to-be to host.
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Pick a date, time, and venue
Choosing to an afternoon tea is a great option because of the budget-friendly ideas.
One thing to note is the weather. We recommend having summer baby showers, as well as, winter ones inside to keep the expectant mother and guests comfortable.
When should a baby shower be held?
Baby showers are traditionally held 4 to 6 weeks before the new arrival’s due date.
Choosing a venue
Picking the perfect place for an amazing baby shower is key, and a best friend’s or family member’s home can be a great option for small budgets.
Baby Shower Theme
Choosing a color palette or theme is a a great way to get started in your planning.
We recommend choosing a color or colors versus a true theme. The main reason for this is to keep costs low and make even a budget baby shower seem luxurious.
The only exception would be if you already have a lot of decorations available to you at no additional cost.
Baby Shower Invitations
A major chunk of the whole budget could go towards paper invitations if you’re not mindful of it.
Electronic invites or texts with the option to RSVP can be a wonderful way to save some money.
If your invite list includes older people, you could pick up a few pretty, but budget-friendly, invitations at the dollar store or look for printable invitations online to send by mail.
If you want to send paper invitations, Shutterfly, Zazzle, and Snapfish are all great places to look for deals as well.
When do you send baby shower invitations?
It’s a good idea to send the guest list an invitation 3 to 6 weeks before the baby shower. This allows your guests to have time to RSVP and find a gift.
Baby Shower Games
Baby shower games are completely optional.
The most important thing about the day is to make the mom-to-be feel special and celebrate the upcoming new baby.
Plan Your Budget Baby Shower Menu
If you choose an afternoon shower, you can skip the main dish and choose from these adorable baby shower food ideas!
Most of them have simple ingredients you can easily find at the local grocery store, and they look gorgeous on a buffet table!
Getting close family members to agree to help prepare some of the food can also be part of the fun of throwing the party. Just make sure to discuss these ideas and expectations early on.
Baby Shower Food Ideas on a Budget
When youโre hosting a party on a budget, finding places to cut back on your spending is essential.
But thereโs no reason to scrimp on your party food if you have the right recipes.
With these easy and delicious baby shower party food ideas, you can put together an amazing spread without worrying about maxing out your party budget.
This Pink Champagne Cake recipe from Lemon Blossoms is the perfect baby shower cake for a little girl!
It has a moist, tender crumb, is infused with sparkling champagne and covered with creamy vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream frosting.
Turn raspberry cheesecake bars into a fun dessert to serve at your baby shower with the help of blue food coloring using this recipe from 365 Days of Baking.
Instead of serving a main course, we love the idea of offering sweet and savory finger foods!
These stuffed cheesed mushroom bites from from All We Eat are an easy appetizer and a great savory snack recipe.
These Oreo pops from The Inspiration Edit are a great choice to let your shower guests know the gender of your baby with a sweet treat!
These colorful mini cheesecake recipe from The Soccer Mom Blog are one of our best baby shower food ideas because they're as cute as they are delicious!
You can add the flavor of your favorite pink drink to your baby shower desserts with this recipe, too!
Make these sweet and buttery Lemon Buns from With Spice in honor of that little bun in the oven.
Dress up plain deviled eggs with pink or blue food coloring to make a delicious snack for your baby shower with the help of these instructions from Momma Lew.
These cute cotton candy cupcakes from Delilah's Party Ideas are a great idea for a baby shower dessert display!
The combination of pink and blue icing on top looks so cute and makes a simple menu of items pop!
Turn donut holes into adorable sweet snacks for your baby shower guests to enjoy with this quick and easy cake pop recipe from Amanda's Cookinโ.
The classic pink lemonade flavor and brightly colored sprinkles on this easy fudge recipe from Ruffles and Rainboots is great for a baby girl baby shower.
Stuffed with cheese and asparagus, these mini cheese souffles from Cooking with Wine are the perfect bite-sized snacks to serve at a baby shower.
Topped with fresh fruit, these mini tarts from A Baking Journey aren't just delicious -- they also look beautiful!
Since these cocktail meatballs from Primavera Kitchen can be made ahead of time, they're perfect for a DIY baby shower.
The delicious combination of golden Oreos, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries make these flavorful truffles from On My Kids Plate a fun treat to serve your party guests.
Featuring fresh berries and bubbly champagne, this easy punch recipe from Dinner at the Zoo is a great cocktail to serve to your shower guests who aren't expecting.
The flavorful combination of strawberries, fresh mint, and mozzarella pearls make this colorful caprese salad from Wander Zest a great option to add to your shower menu.
Made with herbed cream cheese and fresh cucumbers, these bite-sized sandwiches from Kathryn's Kitchen are perfect for your baby shower guests to snack on.
Skip the bakery bought treats and save some money on your baby shower by making your own French macarons at home with this step by step recipe from Partylicious.
Combine colorful frozen sherbet with lemon lime soda to make this popular party punch recipe from Eating on a Dime.
With this easy chocolate covered strawberries recipe from Fantabulosity, you can tint the chocolate coating on your fruit to match your baby shower's theme.
Make it easy for your shower guests to snack on a variety of vegetables while they mingle with these simple salad kabobs from Sunglow Kitchen.
Add a floral arrangement to your dessert display on a small budget with the help of these adorable buttercream flower cupcakes from Little Sunny Kitchen.
This savory Danish recipe from Surf and Sunshine is filled with flavor, including crispy bacon and creamy spinach, making it a great snack to serve at your baby shower.
Your party guests will love the sweet and salty combination of ingredients in these cheese and honey puff pastries from Suburban Simplicity.
Top a fruity punch with cute rubber duckies for your baby shower with this cute drink idea from Baking Beauty.
If you're hosting a brunch, you can create an inexpensive baby shower spread! We love to serve mini pancakes like these lemon ricotta pancakes from The Travel Bite, along with donuts and french toast!
An Italian pasta salad is always a popular choice on a baby shower food menu! We love this recipe from Sue Bee Homemaker!
The sweet combination of fresh raspberries and white chocolate in this easy loaf cake recipe from With Spice is sure to be a hit with your baby shower party guests.
Add a pop of color to your appetizer menu at your baby shower with this veggie pizza recipe from Bitz N Giggles, which features a crescent roll crust and ranch spread.
Are you hosting a shower for a baby boy? These adorable blue cake pops from Neighbor Food Blog are the perfect sweet treat!
Build the perfect charcuterie board for your party with these simple instructions from Gennifer Rose.
Raspberry buttercream is layered between white chocolate cake to create a sweet and decadent dessert perfect for a baby shower with this recipe from Sweet Mouth Joy.
Since these thumbprint cookies from The Forked Spoon are filled with blueberries, they're an adorable addition to the menu for your baby boy shower.
Use your slow cooker to whip up a batch of ham and cheese sliders for your party guests with this budget friendly recipe from Slow Cooker Meals.
Save some money on your party food by making your own copycat Crumbl sugar cookies at home with this easy recipe from The Fresh Cooky.
Your party guests will love the floral notes in this easy hibiscus lemonade recipe from 24 Bite.
You only need three ingredients to prepare these quick and easy pink strawberry cake mix cookies from Confessions of Parenting.
Baby Shower Party Favors
Party favors are not expected at a baby shower.
If you choose to do party favors we recommend making it part of a baby shower game. This would allow you to buy baby items as prizes, and the guests leave those for the mom-to-be.
If you like these baby shower food ideas on a budget, you may also like our list of perfect afternoon tea party recipes or cheap party finger foods!
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