Favorite Baby Shower Favors

Baby shower favors can be anything. You might raffle off the elaborate centerpiece at the end of the party or give each of the guests a personalized item marked with the day and year of the shower. Whatever type of favor you choose, it will serve as a lasting reminder to the guests of that special day.

A sort of thank you gift given to guests who attend the shower, baby shower favors are small and thoughtful gifts. Baby shower favors are normally given as prizes for guests who win baby shower games. Baby shower favors sometimes integrate with the theme although it is not a requirement, that decision is left up to the hostess' preference.

For baby shower favors there is usually a limit to your budget even if your imagination may be unlimited. Check and see if other guest would like to donate to the cause if you decide to purchase baby shower favors that are elaborate. You may even be able to delegate the entire event to different individuals. Someone could be in charge of purchasing the baby shower favors, another could take care of the decorations and another could find appropriate baby shower games. You could use the baby shower decorations or favors as game prizes, which is a smart idea to save even more money.

A great centerpiece idea for tables are baby bottles that are filled with candy. Baby bottles also are perfect when used as balloon weights. Guests can remove the candy when the party is finished and let the mother-to-be have the bottles. Small packages of diapers also make good balloon weights if the mother is planning on breastfeeding. You could use a larger baby shower centerpiece on the main table and use these decorations for the smaller tables if you prefer.

The choices are almost endless for baby shower favors, below they are categorized into four main groups with examples of each:

 Decorative - Includes soaps, candles or scented votive candles shaped like baby bottles, baby booties, bunnies or ducks.

 Pampering - The items listed above in decorative section are pampering items.

 Edible - Examples include baby feet gummies, candy-filled baby socks and lollipops shaped like a pacifier.

Personalized - Items that can be engraved or imprinted such as picture frames that include photos of the guests.

Any of the items above make excellent favors as well as baby shower decorations.

If you do end up using the baby shower centerpiece or other decorations as favors, wait until the end of the party to hand them out to the guests. Baby shower favors are not a requirement by any means, but they are nice to have and a reminder for the guests after the party is over. Everyone likes to walk away from a party with a little something, and baby shower favors can leave a smile on everyone's face.