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Quick and Easy Baby Shower Favors

The best baby shower favors...are cute, usable and take little time and effort!

You've covered all of the bases for your celebration. Now, it's time to take a moment to create a lasting impression for your guests!

So say thank you with flair!

If you are going to take the time and effort to make something for your guests, make sure it is something they would like to keep.

Are favors popular in your area?

A baby shower favor can always be a nice way of saying thank you to your guests. But, if you are on a budget it might be useful for you to find out if they are necessary for the area of the country you live in. Ask around to see if favors are normal for showers in your area.

You will save money if it is not needed and perhaps ruffle a few feathers if it is. It is best to know a head of time what is good etiquette in your area.

How to choose the perfect favor for your party:

Think of the lifestyles and ages of the guests attending your party. Pick an item that will work well with your theme and they will enjoy.

Food is usually a good choice. A cookie or piece of candy will most often be savored by a woman. Or if diet is the issue, you will make a child in the family really happy. ;)

Do not waste your time and energy making a cute favor that will not be wanted or appreciated.

The baby shower party favor will take a 1st class trip to the garbage can when your guest arrives home if it is not wanted.

Here is a list of fun and unique favors that can be both fun to give and receive. Have some great baby shower ideas? You can share them with us here.

Homemade Baby Shower Favors:

Homemade cookies or brownies
Baby sock roses
Candy or chocolate roses
Washcloth lollipops
Washcloth bunnies
Cookie or brownie mix in a jar-Find some great recipes to use at www.allrecipes.com
Baby bootie cups
Candy pacifiers
Soaps
Rice Crispy Flowers
Candles
Kleenex Bootie Cups
Bookmarks
Magnets
Chocolate novelty shaped lollipops
Diaper Nut Cups

Cheap Baby Shower Favors:

(To purchase)

Personalized Baby Shower Themed Mini Candy Jar

Cookie cutters
Fortune cookies
Personalized hot cocoa or coffee bag
Mint tin
Tea and seed packets
Decorative candles
Novelty shaped soaps
Plants
Box of candies
Mini baby bottle
Hand or body lotion
Bubbles
Favor bag
Favor boxes
Bubble gum cigars
Baby feet lollipops
Personalized candy bars
Chocolate cigarettes
Bubblegum babies- really cute babies made out of bubblegum.
Nail polish
Lipstick or Lip gloss-my favorite vendor for inexpensive gloss that looks good.
Pastel colored jelly bellies, m&ms, chocolate covered almonds

Dress Up Your Party Favors:

There are lots of fun and creative ways to make a baby shower favor aesthetically pleasing while adding a hint of excitement for the guests to open them.

A normal favor can be made more alluring with a little bit of tulle, ribbon or colored plastic wrap. Curling Ribbon can add fullness and detail to your favor. A personalized note or tag on the favor with a cute saying adds a special touch for your guests.

Here are some additional ideas for wrapping your party favors:

Tulle circles
Cellophane bags
Gift bags
Favor boxes
Tissue paper
Favor cones
Chinese takeout boxes
Organza bags
Felt bags

Presenting Your Shower Favors To Your Guests:

A great way to present your party favors to your guests is to use them as a centerpiece or decoration for the baby shower.

Arrange them in a basket by the door for guests to take as they leave
Use as a centerpiece to your food table
Set them at individual settings for a formal meal
Use as decorations around the room

Planning Tip:

De-stress your baby shower favor planning... If you take care of them weeks ahead of time, you will not have to worry about any last minute shuffling.

There's no need to wait for the delivery man to be knocking on your front door. Your party favors can be made or ordered weeks ahead of time and stored in a safe place.

In the case of items like cookies, they can be baked a few days ahead of time. This helps you to clear your busy schedule for the pressing last minute details.