The Perfect Baby Shower Playlist

Music matters more than you think. The right playlist creates ambiance; the wrong one creates awkwardness. Here's how to get it right.

The Golden Rules

• Volume: Conversation-level. If people have to raise their voices, it's too loud.
• Length: 2.5–3 hours. Longer than the shower itself so it doesn't loop.
• Vibe: Happy, upbeat, but not aggressive. Think coffee shop, not club.
• Variety: Mix decades and genres so everyone hears something they like.

Safe Playlist Starters

• "Three Little Birds" – Bob Marley
• "Here Comes the Sun" – The Beatles
• "Can't Help Falling in Love" – Elvis
• "Better Together" – Jack Johnson
• "You Are the Best Thing" – Ray LaMontagne
• "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" – Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
• "What a Wonderful World" – Louis Armstrong
• "Isn't She Lovely" – Stevie Wonder
• "Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses (instrumental or clean version)

Pre-Made Spotify Playlists

Search for:

• "Baby Shower Music"
• "Acoustic Covers"
• "Coffee Shop Vibes"
• "Sunday Brunch"

What to Avoid

• Explicit lyrics (grandma is there)
• Sad songs
• Songs about breakups
• Heavy metal or EDM
• Anything so iconic people will sing along (distracting)