Giving baby shower favors to your guests is a thoughtful way to show appreciation for their love and support during this exciting time.
Baby Shower favors don’t have to be expensive to be meaningful. I’m highlighting 27 practical, cute, and budget-friendly ideas your guests will love.
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Why Give Baby Shower Favors?
Giving baby shower favors is a simple yet meaningful way to thank your guests for coming and celebrating such a special moment in your life. These thoughtful keepsakes enhance the celebration, creating lasting memories.
Your gifts will be a lasting reminder of the joyous occasion, allowing your guests to cherish the celebration long after it’s over.
Things to Consider Before Choosing Favors
Here are some things to think about before choosing your baby shower favors:
- Baby shower theme: When choosing baby shower favors, consider the theme of your baby shower. Your favors should complement the overall theme and design of the event.
- Guest list size: When choosing favors, consider the size of your guest list. If you have many guests, choosing simpler favors or purchasing them in bulk may be more cost-effective.
- Budget: Set a budget for your shower favors and stick to it. Many affordable options can still make a big impact.
- Personalization: Adding personal touches to your favors can make them even more special. Consider adding a personalized tag or label.
- Practicality: Choose practical favors that your guests will use and appreciate. Think about items useful for new parents or items that people of all ages will like.
- DIY and store-bought: Decide if you want to make your favors or purchase them from a store. DIY favors can be more affordable, but may require more time and effort.
Budget-Friendly Baby Shower Favor Ideas
Affordable baby shower favors:
1) Handmade Soap
Mini soaps are a lovely baby shower favor gift for your guests. You can purchase mini soaps in bulk, or you can make your own. Making your own soap is not too difficult, especially with the melt-and-pour soap-making method.
Video Link: DIY Melt and Pour Soap Bars
2) Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are another excellent choice for shower favors. Taking a long soak is one of my favorite relaxing things; bath bombs make it even more enjoyable. You can easily make bath bombs.
Video Link: DIY bath bombs
3) Personalized Seed Packets
Give your guests seed packets to take home and plant in their gardens or pots. This is a unique way to show appreciation for your guests and also encourage them to continue celebrating your special day long after it has passed.
4) Homemade Cookies in Decorated Bags
Who doesn’t love homemade cookies? Get some fun and festive cookie cutters and make personalized cookies for your guests. Package them in cute bags with a special note or design.
- Thickened Cello Bags: 2.3 mils thickness; thicker and stronger than most of other clear goodie bags; great performance; neat edges at the seam; not easy to leak and fall apart; resist tearing; ensuring that the contents stay protected
- Enough Quantity: 100 pcs cellophane bags with 100 shiny gold twist ties; easy to seal and open; each treat bags measures 4 inch in width; 6 inch in length; sufficient quantity and suitable size for any kinds of snacks, party favor gift wrapping or retail display
5) Tea Bags With Cute Sayings
Tea bags with cute sayings like “a baby is brewing” are the perfect party favor for a more low-key, relaxed baby shower. You can also get personalized tea bags with your own special message or design.
- You will get: 1x Tea spoon, size: 15×2.3cm , 200 pcs tea filter bags, size : 3.54*2.75 inches(7x9cm)
- Safety material: natural white non-woven material, safe, environment-friendly, odorless
- Easy to use: These tea bags are used for bulk tea, with drawstring, easy to fill, easy to pack and close. The portable tea cup and tea set are easy to dispose of after use
6) Lip Balm
Lip balm is easy to make, or you can buy it in bulk and decorate the containers with fun stickers or labels. It’s a practical party favor that your guests will appreciate.
7) Mini Jam Jars With “Spread the Love” Tags
Mini jam jars are another baby shower favor you can consider giving guests. You can attach custom-made “spread the love” tags to the jars, which will serve as a sweet reminder of the special occasion.
8) Succulents or Small Plants
Succulents or small plants are practical gifts your guests will enjoy. You can affix tags with cute sayings, such as “Watch me grow!”
- BEAUTIFUL, EASY CARE LIVE PLANTS: Featuring eye-catching foliage and flowers, succulents look exotic but are among the lowest maintenance house plants available. They grow great in a garden, succulent planter, or other plant container, expressing themselves in charming, vivid ways throughout the year
9) Scented Small Candles
You can give small candles in various scents as baby shower favors. You can wrap them in cute packaging or attach a tag that says, “Thank you for lighting up our day!”
Video link: How to Make Candles at Home
- Create a Cozy and Joyful Atmosphere: suitable for setting the mood at your baby shower, these baby shower candles infuse the space with a warm glow, creating a welcoming and happy atmosphere for your guests
- 50 Sets of Charming Baby Shower Favors: each package includes 50 tea light candles, 50 paper cards, and 50 gauze bags, ensuring you have everything you need for your special occasion
10) Printable Keepsakes
Another idea for baby shower favors is printable keepsakes such as bookmarks and recipe cards. Personalize the keepsakes with the name and date of the baby shower.
11) Sachets For Dresser Drawers
You can give rose or lavender sachets as favors for guests to place in their dresser drawers. They serve as a sweet reminder of the baby shower and add a pleasant scent to clothes. You can make them yourself with dried flowers, rice, and fabric scraps.
DIY video link: No Sew 5 minute Sachet A little happy gift idea
12) Picture Frames
Picture frames make a great baby shower favor gift. You can personalize them with the shower date and a cute baby-themed design. You can include a group photo from the shower or leave it blank for guests to fill in with their own picture.
13) Keychain Charms
Keychain charms make a practical and cute favor gift for a baby shower. You can find a variety of designs, such as pacifiers, rattles, or baby bottles. Guests can keep them as a reminder of the special occasion.
14) Popcorn Bags with a Tag Saying: “Ready to Pop!”
Popcorn bags are a fun baby shower gift. Fill them with popcorn and add a cute tag that says “Ready to Pop!” This play on words ties in with the baby shower theme and provides a tasty treat for guests to enjoy.
15) Mini Mason Jars Filled with Beauty Items
You can give mini Mason jars with beauty items such as nail polish, clippers, and hair ties. These practical gifts are sure to be appreciated by your guests. You can add a personalized label or tag with the baby’s name or shower date for a special touch.
16) DIY Sugar Scrub Jars
DIY sugar scrub jars are another great idea for a baby shower favor. You can mix ingredients like sugar, coconut oil, and essential oils to create a scrub your guests will love. Put the scrubs in small mason jars and tie them with ribbon or twine.
DIY Video Link: Make Your Own Sugar Scrub
17) Face Mask
You can make DIY face Mask for all your guests as a unique and practical gift. Use natural ingredients to create a nourishing mask. This is a perfect gift for tired new moms who deserve some pampering.
DIY Face Mask video link: Moisturizing Face Mask w/Recipe
18) Foldable Reusable Shopping Bags
Many people are starting to use reusable shopping bags. Consider giving your guests foldable, reusable shopping bags as a baby shower favor. They’re practical and come in various cute designs.
19) Fridge Magnets
Fridge magnets are a fun and inexpensive baby shower favor idea. You can find ones with sweet messages or baby quotes that will remind your guests of the special occasion whenever they open their fridge.
20) Mini Jars of Honey
Mini jars of honey are a sweet and unique baby shower favor idea. To make them even more special, you can attach a cute tag with the phrase “Sweet as can bee!”
Honey is known for its many health benefits, making it a thoughtful and practical gift.
21) DIY S’mores Kits
DIY s’mores kits are the perfect favor if you plan a cozy and rustic baby shower. All you need are some graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate squares, cute packaging, and a personalized tag.
Your guests will love taking home a delicious treat to enjoy with their family and friends.
22) “Mint to Be” Mint Tins
Another cute and practical favor idea for a baby shower is personalized “Mint to Be” mint tins. These can be filled with mints, gum, or even small candies and decorated with a custom label or tag featuring the baby’s name and shower date.
They make for a refreshing and sweet gift that guests can use long after the shower.
- Contains a total of 25 pieces empty heart shaped metal tins with clear view window lids, easy to store various small items for quick & convenient access.
- Dimension of each metal tin box: 58 x 58 x 27 mm / 2.3 x 2.3 x 1.1 inch (L x W x H). About 2oz / 60ml in capacity.
23) Small Plush Toys or Beanie Aanimals
If you want a more traditional baby shower favor, consider giving out small plush toys or beanie animals. These adorable and cuddly gifts are perfect for guests of all ages and can even serve as decorations on the tables during the baby shower.
You can choose animals matching the shower’s theme, or classic teddy bears or bunnies.
24) Homemade Granola or Snack Mix
Consider making your own homemade granola or snack mix and packaging it in cute bags or jars for a more personal touch. This is a sweet and thoughtful way to thank your guests for coming, and they can enjoy the delicious treat at home.
You can even include the recipe so they can make it themselves.
25) Decorated Wooden Spoons
To incorporate a cooking or baking theme, consider decorating wooden spoons or other kitchen items, such as oven mitts or aprons. You can use paint, fabric, or even decals to personalize them and make them extra special for your guests.
26) Mini First Aid Kits
For a practical and thoughtful favor, consider putting together mini first aid kits in decorative tins. You can include band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, and any other items that may come in handy.
27) Candy-Filled Mason Jars
Who doesn’t love a sweet treat? Fill mason jars with colorful candies like M&M’s, Skittles, or other candy. You can customize the label on the jar to match your shower theme and include a sweet message for your guests.
More DIY How-To Videos
Here are some quick YouTube tutorials for DIY favors:
Where to Buy Cute, Affordable Favors
- Dollar stores or discount retailers
- Etsy small shops
- Amazon bulk deals
- Party supply websites
You can buy baby shower favors at dollar stores, party supply stores, websites, or discount retailers like Walmart. Another option is to purchase your items on Amazon in bulk for a better deal.
If you prefer handmade or unique favors, Etsy is a great place to find cute and affordable options from small businesses. You can also support local vendors by checking out markets or craft fairs in your area.
Packaging and Presentation Tips for Shower Favors
Make your shower favors look adorable by using:
- Clear cellophane bags
- Tie with ribbon in coordinating colors
- Personalized tags
- Printed favor labels or stickers
- Favor tables or display baskets
- Glassware gift boxes
- Shower colors and theme
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Conclusion
Giving your guests thoughtful and practical baby shower favors shows your gratitude and adds a special touch to the celebration.
The favors don’t need to be expensive. I’ve shared many ideas so you can have fun creating personalized shower favors that suit your budget.
Share your baby shower favor ideas in the comments below! I’d love to hear from you. Happy planning!
Short Bio
Catherine Kay (me) is a stay-at-home of nine children. I’m also a blogger who is passionate about making parenting a little easier, besides giving tips about living a frugal life. I love thrift shopping and have over 40 years of shopping at thrift shops and finding great deals. I love sharing practical tips that help to save money, such as budget-friendly baby shower favors. Find out more about me on my About Page. Need more frugal living hacks? Check out my Money Management page for even more posts on saving money, making money, and living frugally!
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These are such great ideas! You really don’t have to go out and spend a ton of money to make amazing party favors.
Thanks, Beth! No, you don’t have to spend a lot to give awesome baby shower favors!
This post shares some super useful tips for the next surprise occasion! Thanks for putting this list together!
Thanks, Mow! I’m glad you found the post to be useful for planning a baby shower and giving shower favors!
These are great ideas. I really love the picture frames. New moms are going to be taking A LOT of pictures.
Thanks, Beeb! Yes, the picture frames would be a great choice for baby shower favors.
What a great list. I absolutely love it. Everyone one of these gifts would be perfect and we’ll appreciated.
Thanks so much, Christiana! I’m glad you love the baby shower favor list of ideas!
My friend recently had a baby, and I’ve been stressing about finding cute baby shower favours that won’t blow the budget, and these ideas are honestly perfect. I especially love the seed packets — sweet, simple, and meaningful. Bookmarking this!
Awesome, Sonia! Yes, the seed packets would make a very thoughtful and practical baby shower favor favor.