• Baby showers are parties or get-togethers that are thrown typically for expecting mothers (sometimes husbands may be invited too) in celebration of the soon-to-be birth. When decorating your space (be it a home or function hall) for a baby shower, you will likely want to incorporate decorations and colors that create a warm, nurturing environment, without having to spend a fortune. Some cheap baby shower decoration ideas include using decorative clotheslines, balloons, confetti, streamers and coordinated dinnerware.
  
  

Decorative Clotheslines

• One cheap baby shower decoration idea is to suspend a rope or string across the room and then attach various baby-related items to it with clothespins. Some items you can use include bibs, pacifiers and baby clothing such as socks and pajama suits. In addition to these items, hang a row of diapers on the line (which you can write on the backs of with permanent marker) so that they spell out a message, such as "Congratulations!"
  
  

Balloons

• Balloons come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors and are another inexpensive decoration idea. According to www.plan-the-perfect-baby-shower.com, you can purchase specialized baby shower bouquets (medium-sized) for between three and ten dollars. Of course, you can also make your own balloon creations using colored balloons from convenience or party supply stores. Use light blue balloons for expected boys, pink for expected girls, and yellow for "yet to be determined."
  
  

Confetti and Streamers

• You can buy confetti and streamers at most convenience stores and at all party supply stores. They will cost somewhere between $1 and $3 per pack. An even less expensive option is to make your own confetti by cutting up strips of colored paper, and to make your own streamers by taping together strips of colored tissue paper. According to www.plan-the-perfect-baby-shower.com, you should hang streamers from the ceiling, and sprinkle confetti on the serving and gift tables.
  
  

Coordinated Dinnerware

• Purchase cups, napkins and plates at party supply stores that match your baby's shower color theme. Also available are ones that are specifically designed for baby showers. Generally speaking, this coordinated dinnerware should cost you no more than $20, however the price will vary depending on how many cups, napkins, etc. you will need for your particular shower.