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Crafting the perfect playlist with all of the quintessential baby shower songs might seem like a stressful task, but luckily we’re breaking down all the important must-haves and taking all the guess work out of it!
Once you’ve got the decor, party favors, food, drinks, and other little things, the last piece is putting together all the baby shower songs to serve as your background music for the event! However, that can be easier said than done.
The perfect playlist if a good mix of touching, funny, songs with baby in the lyrics or title, throwbacks, and overall good jams. It needs to be for the younger crowd, but not be so young that the older ladies will be uninterested. Essentially, it needs to be balanced!
Luckily, we are sharing all of the best baby shower songs to feature on your playlist so you are good to go and have minimal planning to do when it comes to the music portion! So sit back, relax, quickly add these to a playlist and you will be all set.
This post is all about baby shower songs!
The Must-Have Baby Shower Songs for the Best Playlist Your Guests Will Love:
1. Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey
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Pretty, touching, and includes the word baby, all of your guests are sure to adore this one!
2. Baby Love by The Supremes
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Another very, very sweet song that guests of all ages will enjoy!
3. GIRL by Maren Morris
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Would be perfect if the mama-to-be is having a girl, or even if not because it’s all about girl power!
4. Love on Top by Beyoncé
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Such a happy and joyous song everyone would bop along too.
5. Baby by Justin Bieber
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C’mon, I had to throw this one in there. Might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s cute, there’s no denying that!
6. (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You by *NSYNC
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Religious or not, this song is incredibly sweet and the perfect theme for a mama-to-be growing a little bundle of joy.
7. Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
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Another super sweet song with the perfect message to have coming across during a baby shower.
8. Haven’t Met You Yet by Michael Bublé
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Love the idea of this song, since it’s all about loving someone so much even if you haven’t met them. Clearly that’s how soon-to-be mama’s are feeling! And all the family members and friends at the shower doting on mama and growing baby.
9. Never Grow Up by Taylor Swift
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This song never fails to make me cry! Perfect sentiment for your baby shower songs.
10. Can’t Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley
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Another super sweet one that all generations will love.
Side note – this cover of it by Haley Reinhart is absolutely STUNNING. Immediately goosebumps. I’d probably choose this one over the original 😬 sry not sry! Here’s the links to listen: youtube // apple music // spotify
11. Butterflies by Kacey Musgraves
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This one is SO good, baby shower or not. You need to listen to this song! But with baby showers specifically in mind, it’s definitely another song that’s pretty and gives all the lovey vibes.
12. Can’t Get Enough of You Baby by Smash Mouth
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A classic for all you 90s gals!
13. You Are The Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne
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Easily reflects how mama-to-be and all the guests feel about celebrating this incoming little one.
14. Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
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Great background music with an adorable theme as well.
15. Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
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This is a *must*. Easily one of the prettiest songs in existence that everyone will enjoy! Trust me.
16. I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher
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Does this song make anyone else think of Groundhog Day?
Anyways, a solid choice for your baby shower songs!
17. Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift
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What’s more fearless than becoming a parent?! Especially if it’s your first kid! And of course, be sure it’s Taylor’s version 😉
18. Ocean Eyes by Billie Eilish
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Probably one of the prettiest songs in existence that adds a lovely ambiance.
19. Brave by Sara Bareilles
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Right along the theme of being fearless – that mama of honor is definitely brave and that should be recognized!!
20. Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars
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The quintessential message for not only your guest of honor, but also her growing baby. Both are incredibly loved just the way they are!
21. It’s Time by Imagine Dragons
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This song just gives the vibes of something *big* and great on the horizon!
22. Dog Days are Over by Florence + the Machine
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Happy and a positive vibe all the way around. Who doesn’t love this song?!
I feel like I have to call out that this would be especially perfect for a mama expecting a rainbow baby as well.
23. Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer
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Andy Grammer is happiness personified – and this song captures his essence so well!
24. I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Death Cab For Cutie
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A sweet, slightly sad, but overall lovely song. Love knows no bounds when it comes to motherhood!
25. Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae
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This song is essentially happiness and sunshine bottled up.
26. Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap
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This song also gives the feeling of something exciting and happy just around the corner! The build will give you chills.
27. Adore You by Harry Styles
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Nothing but love for this classic by Harry Styles!
Add a few favorites from your guest of honor and you are all good to go!
Whether you’ve got Apple Music, Spotify, Youtube, or whatever your preferred music streaming platform is, all you need to do is put these in a playlist and you’ve got the best mix of baby shower songs! I suggest shuffling them up, since they really don’t need to do in any particular order and so you don’t have too many slower songs in a row too. They’re sweet, but we want to keep things light!
Did I forget any other must-haves?! Please, share them in the comments below so we can have a master playlist going for all the ladies planning showers!
You are the Sunshine of my Life – Stevie Wonder
Such a good one!!
Arms Wide Open , by Creed!! (for us rockers out there)…I’d sing this to my newborn son, circa 2000, beautiful lyrics and music.
So sweet 🥹