We Can Bearly Wait Baby Shower: Complete DIY Guide with Supply List
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The "We Can Bearly Wait" teddy bear baby shower is one of the most beloved themes out there — and for good reason. It's warm, cozy, gender-neutral, and absolutely adorable. With soft browns, creamy tans, honey gold accents, and cuddly bears everywhere, this theme feels like a big hug for the mom-to-be. Plus, the puns practically write themselves. Here's your complete DIY guide to pulling off the cutest bear-themed shower ever.
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See our We Can Bearly Wait Shower Short on YouTube for a quick visual tour of this theme.
Color Palette
Think warm and cozy: chocolate brown, creamy tan, honey gold, soft ivory, and touches of eucalyptus green. This palette is naturally gender-neutral, making it perfect for any baby shower. It feels rustic, warm, and timeless — like a storybook come to life.
Decorations — How to DIY Them
Teddy Bear Balloon Arch
A balloon arch in brown, tan, cream, and gold is the show-stopping centerpiece of this theme. Mix matte and chrome balloons for depth, and add a few bear-shaped foil balloons into the arch for that extra "aww" factor. Set it up behind the dessert table or as a photo backdrop — guests will be snapping selfies all day.
Shop Teddy Bear Balloon Arch Kit (80 PCS) →
"We Can Bearly Wait" Banner
The banner is the heart of the theme — it ties everything together and announces the adorable pun the second guests walk in. Hang it above the dessert table, across a doorway, or on the photo backdrop. A kraft paper or wooden version gives that warm, rustic feel.
Shop "We Can Bearly Wait" Kraft Banner →
Teddy Bear Honeycomb Centerpieces
These pop-up honeycomb teddy bears look adorable scattered across tables. They're inexpensive, require zero assembly beyond unfolding, and come in the perfect boho brown and beige palette. Place one on each guest table alongside a small vase of eucalyptus sprigs.
Shop Teddy Bear Honeycomb Centerpieces (12 PCS) →
Photo Backdrop
A printed vinyl backdrop with watercolor teddy bears and balloons creates an instant photo station. Hang it on a wall or use a backdrop stand. Pair it with the balloon arch for a layered look that's seriously Instagram-worthy.
Shop Teddy Bear Baby Shower Backdrop (7x5ft) →
Honey Pot Accents
Lean into the bear + honey connection! Place small ceramic honey pots on tables as vases for wildflowers or eucalyptus. You can also fill them with honey sticks as edible decor that doubles as a favor. Wooden honey dippers tucked into each pot complete the look.
Stuffed Teddy Bear Displays
Scatter a few plush teddy bears around the venue — on the gift table, by the guest book, next to the dessert display. After the shower, they go straight to the nursery. It's decor that becomes a keepsake. Ask each guest to bring a small stuffed bear for the baby's collection instead of a card!
Food & Dessert Table
- Honey Cake: A simple naked cake drizzled with real honey and decorated with fresh flowers and a "We Can Bearly Wait" cake topper. The rustic naked cake style is perfect for this theme — no fancy frosting skills required! Shop wooden cake topper
- Bear-Shaped Cookies: Use teddy bear cookie cutters and decorate with royal icing in tan and brown. These double as favors — wrap them in cellophane bags with a ribbon and guests take them home.
- Honey Pot Cupcakes: Vanilla or honey cupcakes in tan liners, topped with a swirl of honey buttercream and a teddy bear cupcake topper. Easy, adorable, and delicious.
- "Bear-y" Good Trail Mix: Set up a trail mix bar with honey-roasted nuts, chocolate chips, teddy grahams, dried fruit, and honey granola. Put it in a big wooden bowl with scoops and brown paper bags for guests to fill.
- Honey Lemonade Station: Fresh-squeezed lemonade sweetened with honey instead of sugar, served from a glass beverage dispenser with lemon slices and lavender sprigs. Add a hand-lettered sign: "Bee-fore you go, grab a drink!"
- Teddy Grahams Snack Station: Fill small honey pots or mason jars with Teddy Grahams for a grab-and-go snack that's perfectly on theme. Kids and adults both love them.
- Fruit Platter: Arrange berries, grapes, apple slices with honey drizzle in a bear-shaped outline on a wooden cutting board. Simple but impressive.
Complete the table with themed tableware:
Shop Teddy Bear Plates, Cups & Napkins (serves 24) →
Shop Gold Glitter "We Can Bearly Wait" Cake Topper →
Table Setup
Layer a eucalyptus garland or burlap table runner down the center of each table. Scatter honeycomb centerpieces and small honey pots along it. Add votives in amber glass holders for a warm glow. The natural textures — burlap, wood, greenery — give the whole setup that cozy, storybook feel without a lot of effort.
For place settings, use the teddy bear plates and tan or cream napkins. Tie each napkin with twine and tuck in a sprig of eucalyptus or a tiny wooden honey dipper as a place card holder.
Shop Eucalyptus Table Garland →
Games & Activities
Bear Necessities Guessing Game
What you need: 10-15 small baby items (pacifier, diaper, bib, onesie, bottle, teether, etc.), a large wicker basket, paper, pens, timer
How to play: Fill the basket with baby items and cover it with a blanket. Pass it around and let each guest feel inside the basket for 30 seconds without peeking. After everyone has had a turn, guests write down as many items as they can remember. The person who correctly identifies the most "bear necessities" wins!
Pro tip: Include a small stuffed teddy bear as one of the items. Anyone who guesses it gets a bonus point!
Honey Pot Baby Word Scramble
What you need: Printed word scramble cards (honey pot or teddy bear design), pens, timer, answer key
How to play: Set a 3-minute timer. Each card has 12-15 scrambled baby-related words (e.g., TTBLOE = BOTTLE, PDIARE = DIAPER, BYEDT RAEB = TEDDY BEAR). Guests unscramble as many as they can before the buzzer. Most correct answers wins!
Pro tip: Add 3-4 bear-themed bonus words to the mix (YOEHN = HONEY, RAWPEBPA = BEAR PAW, LEHYIBECV = BEEHIVE) for extra points. First person to get all the bear words gets a bonus prize!
Don't Say "Baby" (Bear Edition)
What you need: Small bear-shaped clothespins or bear stickers, 1 per guest
How to play: Give each guest a bear clothespin or sticker when they arrive. The rule: you cannot say the word "baby" for the entire party. If you catch someone saying it, you steal their bear. Person with the most bears at the end wins! Announce the rule right at the start — it gets harder as the shower goes on and everyone's talking about... you know.
Pro tip: Give the winner a jar of local honey or a honey-themed gift basket. And watch the mom-to-be — she's usually the first one out!
Wishes for the Little Cub
What you need: Bear-shaped or honey pot-shaped card stock, pens, twine, mini clothespins, a branch or dowel "tree"
How to play: Place cards at each seat with the prompt: "Dear Little Cub, my wish for you is..." Guests write wishes, advice, or sweet messages. Clip finished cards to a decorative branch "tree" with mini clothespins, or string them on twine as a garland. The mom-to-be takes it home for the nursery.
Pro tip: Use kraft paper cards with a tiny bear stamp — they look gorgeous strung up and fit right into a woodland or boho nursery.
How Big Is Mama Bear's Belly?
What you need: A roll of brown or cream ribbon/yarn, scissors
How to play: Each guest cuts a piece of ribbon to the length they think matches the circumference of the mom-to-be's belly. Then the mom-to-be wraps each ribbon around her belly. The closest guess wins! It's hilarious — people are always wildly off.
Pro tip: Use the leftover ribbon pieces to make a DIY garland for the nursery afterward. Zero waste and a sweet memory!
Diaper Raffle
What you need: Raffle tickets (include with invitation), woven basket decorated with a small teddy bear, prize (honey gift set, candle, or gift card)
How to play: Include a raffle ticket with each shower invitation. For every pack of diapers a guest brings, they get one entry. Drop tickets in the basket. Draw a winner at the end of the party. Display the basket with a stuffed bear and a "Diaper Raffle" sign.
Pro tip: Suggest guests bring various diaper sizes (not just newborn) — babies grow fast! The mom-to-be will thank you at 2 AM when she doesn't have to run to the store.
Favors & Gift Table
- Mini Honey Bears: These are THE favor for this theme. Small honey bear bottles filled with real honey, tied with a ribbon and a tag that says "Thank you for BEARing with us!" or "Meant to BEE." Simple, affordable, and everyone actually uses them. Shop Mini Honey Bear Favors (50 pack)
- Bear-Shaped Sugar Cookies: Wrap teddy bear cookies in cellophane bags with a brown ribbon — edible, cute, and perfect for this theme
- Teddy Bear Keychain Favors: Tiny plush bear keychains in organza bags with a "Thank you" kraft tag — guests clip them to purses and diaper bags. Shop Teddy Bear Keychain Favors (24 set)
- Honey Lip Balm: Small honey-flavored lip balms with a custom "We Can Bearly Wait" sticker — practical and sweet
- Trail Mix To-Go: Fill small brown paper bags with the "Bear-y Good Trail Mix" from the snack station. Stamp each bag with a bear paw and fold the top shut with a sticker.
Shop Bear Baby Shower Favor Bags (16 pack) →
Complete Supply List
- "We Can Bearly Wait" Kraft Banner
- Teddy Bear Balloon Arch Kit (80 PCS)
- Teddy Bear Baby Shower Backdrop (7x5ft)
- Boho Teddy Bear Honeycomb Centerpieces (12 PCS)
- Teddy Bear Plates, Cups, Napkins & Cutlery (serves 24)
- "We Can Bearly Wait" Wooden Cake Topper
- Teddy Bear Cupcake Toppers (25 PCS)
- Eucalyptus Garland / Table Runner
- Mini Honey Bear Favors (50 pack)
- Teddy Bear Keychain Favors (24 set)
- Bear Baby Shower Favor Bags (16 pack)
- Teddy Bear Welcome Sign
Budget Tip
Skip the expensive centerpieces and head to the thrift store! Grab mismatched ceramic honey pots, small wooden crates, and baskets for a few dollars each. Fill them with grocery store eucalyptus ($5 a bunch), Teddy Grahams, and battery-operated tea lights. Scatter a few teddy bears from the dollar store. Total centerpiece cost: under $15 for the whole party — and it looks like a Pinterest board came to life!
The Perfect Shower Gift
Looking for a unique and practical gift for the mom-to-be? The MomEZ Hands-Free Baby Bottle Holder is a game-changer for new parents. It attaches to car seats, swings, strollers, and more — giving parents their hands back during feeding time. Because let's be honest, new parents can BEARLY keep up as it is!
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Dr. Judith Mendez , MD, Pediatrician, Board-Certified
Dr. Judith Mendez is a board-certified pediatrician with over 15 years of experience caring for newborns, infants, and children. She is passionate about helping new parents navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood with evidence-based guidance.
