"Without a doubt, hosting a baby shower comes with a lot of planning. Whether you’re throwing a baby shower for yourself or hosting for a close friend or family member, there’s a lot to consider while party planning. Location, guest list, baby shower theme ideas, and food are just a few. Like anything, planning a baby shower takes time and organization. But, like all the events we plan, all of the hard work feels worth it when the event finally gets here.
One thing to consider that might come later than the big planning pillars of where, when, and who’s coming is choosing party favors for the guests who attend. Baby showers are filled with love for the mama-to-be, thanks to the attendees who travel to be there and spend money on gifts. Baby shower favors can be considered a little token of appreciation, a “thank you” for coming. Typically, they’re small, relatively inexpensive, and a one-size-fits-all type of gift. But, as always, feel free to go as big as you’d like with any part of the planning process.
To take one thing off of your planning to-do list, we put together a list of baby shower favor ideas below.
Baby Shower Favor Ideas
1. Hand Cream
No one will ever turn down soft hands. Gift a luxury hand cream to give them a useful token of appreciation they’ll actually enjoy using. Grab a few sets to save money and split them up amongst the guests.
2. Candle and Matchbox
Candles are always a good go-to. Make the sentiment even more special with a customized matchbox to commemorate the day.
3. Luxury Soaps
A fun luxury soap is a great gift that guests can use or keep on display in their bathroom. Each time it’s used, they can reminisce on the shower and the memories made. These can be found anywhere or even handmade if you’re feeling extra crafty.
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4. Mini succulents
As guests are celebrating the mom-to-be having a newborn, send them home with their own little baby in the form of a new house plant! The best part? Succulents are notoriously tough to kill, so even guests who don’t have a green thumb will be able to enjoy them (at least for a little while!).
5. Bath Bombs
Showering a friend with love, support, and gifts is a great opportunity to remind them that they, too, deserve some pampering. A simple means of doing just that is by sending them home with a luxurious bath bomb or two.
6. An Edible Treat
You really can’t go wrong with edible favors—they may not even make it out the door! Opt for something like popcorn (perfect for a ‘Ready to Pop’ theme!), mini cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes, or even whip up your own sweet treat to hand out for a homemade touch.
7. A Themed Scarf
Opting to gift a pashmina to each attendee that matches the theme or colors of the party can be perfect, especially when hosting an outdoor event with uncertain temperatures. You can even find personalized options that come with customized tags and gift boxes.
8. Jars of Honey
Gifting mini jars of honey either online or from a local source is a great idea in itself, but it’s even better if the party has a honeybee theme. We love this idea because it’s something everyone will enjoy and get plenty of use out of without taking up a bunch of space in their home.
9. Lip Balm
Some nice lip balm is something all guests will love but wouldn’t necessarily want to buy for themselves. It’s sure to be better than their usual chapstick, making it a wonderful small token of gratitude. Gift it by itself or paired with hand cream and other self-care items.
10. Fun Drink Mix
There are many options to “cheers” the new baby! You can either buy or put together something like a hot chocolate drink mix set or try a set of fun mixers like these drink sachets for a cocktail or mocktail.
11. Face Masks
Promote self-care with hydrating face masks guests can use while relaxing at home. This is another great option to pair with other similar products to make a thoughtful bundle.
12. Local Coffee
Head to a local coffee shop or grocery store to pick up sample-size packets of coffee to gift to guests. This is an especially sweet token of appreciation coming from a mama who’s missing having her strong cup of coffee during the pregnancy months.
13. Seeds/Plantables
Send attendees home with something to plant either in an indoor pot or in their backyard. Think wildflowers, herbs, or even vegetables that will make them think back on the special day each time they come across their newest plant.
14. Loose Leaf Tea
If tea is more of the mom-to-be’s thing than coffee, gift some loose-leaf tea instead. There are tons of flavors, so it may even be possible to find a blend that goes along with the theme of the shower.
15. Jewelry Box
Personalized jewelry boxes may be on the pricier end of our baby shower favor ideas, but are a thoughtful way to show appreciation to guests. This also happens to be a gift they’re sure to use.
16. Jewelry Trays
In the same vein, a small jewelry tray can be a great place for them to hold their jewelry. Plus, they can leave it on their nightstand or in their bathroom and remember the fun day you shared together each time they use it.
17. Sugar Scrub
Whether this takes the form of a body scrub, lip scrub, or both, either purchasing or making a sugar scrub for guests is sure to make for a favor they can’t wait to use.
18. Chocolate
Edible favors are always a good idea—especially in the form of delicious chocolate. Look to some well-known chocolate companies, or track down a local candy store to pick some out or to see if they can make some specifically for the shower.
19. Magnets
Of the trinket-type baby shower favor ideas, magnets may be the most functional. They don’t take up much room, are super useful, and can serve as a great opportunity to reminisce about the day you shared.
20. Mini Bottles of Champagne
Just because the mama-to-be can’t drink right now doesn’t mean the guests can’t celebrate with a bit of bubbly. Send everyone home with a mini bottle of Champagne and encourage them to pop a bottle as soon as they receive the news of baby’s arrival.
Brett Nicole Hayden, Assistant Editor
As the Assistant Editor, Brett works with the editors of The Everymom on the content creation process by updating stories, sourcing images and graphics, and pitching and contributing her own articles. Her favorite topics to write about are culture, relationships, and living. She’s also The Everymom’s resident baby names and family movies expert!