A baby shower is such a joyous occasion for everyone in attendance. It’s a chance to honor the mother-to-be and her little one with things they’ll both need. Gifting guests with a favor from your baby shower isn’t a must, but it’s a nice gesture and recommended! Personally, I love giving unique items as favors that guests can use. But there are so many options you could do, like home décor, beauty products, edible goodies, and even environmentally friendly favors. Just be sure to choose something that fits your baby shower’s theme and your personality. We have a whole list of our favorites below!
50 Baby Shower Favor Ideas
Here are some baby shower favor ideas to spark your imagination for a gift to give your guests:
Home Goods
Gifting a baby shower favor that your guests can use in their homes will be a constant reminder of the sweet celebration they attended for you and your little one. Here are several that we recommend!
1. Candles
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Candles are always a good idea! This adorable candle is perfect for any guest, and I love that you can personalize it. These candles are 2.25 inches tall and 4 ounces, and they’re made without dyes. It’s also convenient that you can order them in cute boxes for the people you want to thank.
2. Book of Matches
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You could give these personalized matchboxes with the candle listed above or alone! Matches always come in handy around the home and look great on display. With your order, you get a set of 50 boxes that you can personalize with your baby’s name and other details, like the shower date or your baby’s expected due date.
3. Mini Spatulas
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How cute are these mini spatulas?! These are super practical baby shower favors that everyone could use in their kitchen. I like how you can choose the perfect color that matches your theme and personalize it with your shower details. If you have a “bun in the oven” themed shower, this is the favor for you! The next time your guests whip something up, they will think of you and your sweet babe.
4. Tiny Photo Frames
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I hosted a baby sprinkle for a friend years ago, and the baby shower favors I chose were mini picture frames to give the guests. I chose multiple styles so guests could pick the frame they preferred, and I included a printed “Thank You” sign inside the frames. During the baby shower, I took pictures of the guests with the mom-to-be and printed out copies for her to have. When she sent out her thank-you cards to guests, she included the photo in her card for them to put into their frame. I thought it was such a sweet way for them to remember that special day!
5. Shawls
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In my opinion, a pashmina shawl always comes in handy. You can easily wear it as an accessory or to add extra warmth. This shawl is made of viscose and measures 72 inches by 30-32 inches. Everyone needs one (or a few) of these in their closet! It’s also great to gift if you’re planning for your event to be outdoors or during the colder months.
6. Macrame Keychains
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Forever losing your keys? A keychain is the answer. This rainbow macrame-themed one would be perfect for a unisex shower theme or a rainbow baby shower. I like how this keychain lets you choose your color/design and card options. You can also personalize it with a special message!
7. Bookmarks
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As an avid reader, I love bookmarks. I believe you can never have enough. These precious Peter Rabbit ones are great to hold anyone’s place in a book. Each one is a little more than 5 inches by 2 inches, includes a crinkled blue ribbon tie, and is individually packaged in a clear sleeve for each guest. This is a cute option if you’re doing a children’s book-themed or Peter Rabbit-themed baby shower.
8. Towels
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I love this unique, out-of-the-box idea as a favor. It’s a bath/beach towel with tassels, and you can personalize the wrap packaging! It looks so cute and serves such a great purpose. It’s a fantastic baby shower party favor for warmer months or a beach- or ocean-themed baby shower.
9. Diffusers
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I absolutely love reed diffusers for long-lasting scents around the home. They last for months and look great on display. This one comes with bamboo sticks and color options for the ribbon and bottle cap. Plus, you can personalize the label to your baby shower theme.
10. Collapsible Fans
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This favor is a unique idea, and it’s especially great if your shower is during the warmer months. This collapsible wooden fan is a little more than 8 inches closed and is 14 inches by 8 inches when open. It’s made of sandalwood, and you can personalize it on the handle for your guests. It’s the perfect item to have in your purse during summer!
Beauty
While baby showers can be for men and women, women are traditionally the main guests. If you’re bringing together the women in your life to celebrate this exciting time, here are some beauty staples that your guests are sure to appreciate:
1. Lip Balm
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I always seem to misplace lip balms and always like to have one with me. They’re a great item to keep stashed everywhere. These come in a set of 10 and are made with shea butter, beeswax, and cacao seed butter. You can even personalize them to fit your shower theme.
2. Lip Balm Holders
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Here’s another take on the lip balm idea, except with a themed holder for EOS lip balm. This pacifier design is adorable and is about 3.5 inches by 3.25 inches. They would be a wonderful favor for your guests, who will definitely comment on how cute they are!
3. Artisan Soaps
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These gorgeous artisan soaps would be a great addition to any bathroom. I love the marbled look. You can also customize the sleeve for your event, which is always nice. The mini soaps come in sets of 10 to 200 and come with different scent options and flower colors to choose from.
4. Hair Ties
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You can always use something to tie your hair up! These cute scrunchies are perfect for when your guests are on the go or at home. I love how you can choose the scrunchie color that best suits your theme or baby’s gender. Each set includes a personalized favor tag as well.
5. Bath Bombs
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I love a good bath bomb. They’re such a decadent item and are perfect for relaxing. At just a couple of inches wide, these bath bombs come in bulk and in blue, purple, or yellow. These ones are naturally scented with coconut and vanilla oils and contain flower petals. I also appreciate that they’re printed on recycled paper labels.
6. Hand Sanitizers
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Having hand sanitizer at your fingertips is always a plus, especially when you’re visiting a new baby. 😉 With this baby shower favor, you can give your guests a personalized label. This is such a useful and functional favor that your guests will use and appreciate. You can get a set of 30 labels or more (up to 210!) that are self-adhesive and sized for most pocket-sized and 1-ounce sanitizer bottles. (You’ll need to buy the actual hand sanitizers separately.) Everyone would be able to use this and enjoy it!
7. Compact Mirrors
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You never know when your guests will need a compact mirror. These adorable ones are made of stainless steel and glass and come in black, silver, rose gold, and pink and gold. I also like how the top of the mirror can be customized with your own text!
8. Wish Bracelets
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Looking for something dainty with meaning? I think these wish bracelets are a great favor to give your guests. These are handcrafted and made with a high-quality cord that measures about 13 inches in length. You can choose the string color, and this bracelet comes with a small heart charm in the middle. Your guests are supposed to make a wish when they put their bracelet on! When it falls off, their wish is said to come true!
9. Nail Polish
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Nail polish is such a girlie idea for a baby shower! But you can use this favor idea for a baby boy or girl shower. It’s always great to have a pretty shade in your drawer to paint your nails. Choose a pretty pink or a nice neutral with a cute tag like this one to thank your guests!
10. Hand Lotion
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Such a luxurious idea for any guest. These mini hand lotions come in a set of 12 that you can personalize with your baby’s name or shower details. The lotion is in a 1-ounce travel-size bottle that’s perfect for guests to carry in their purses!
11. “Pedicure in a Jar” Stickers
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You can create a pedicure in a jar with all the items your guests need, such as a nail file, polish, and pumice sponge. Then, add these personalized tags to make a great baby shower favor for your attendees. The stickers come in four sizes, with some even fitting wide Mason jars.
12. Bath Salts
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A nice, relaxing bath is always a good idea. Treat your guests to a lavender chamomile soak, a white tea and ginger soak, or another heavenly scent with these gorgeous vials. There’s even a baby powder scent! These bath salts contain fragrance, oils, and salts, and each tube can be personalized!
13. Pretty Gift Bags
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If you’re looking for simple yet classic pretty packaging, these elegant gift bags with a satin ribbon are a beautiful choice. You can fill these with whatever beauty items you prefer to gift as a favor for your guests! These gift bags come in a variety of sizes and in sets of 30. They’re available in 11 different colors, and you can choose any color of ribbon to go with them. What makes these nice is you can print whatever text you’d like on your bags to customize them for your shower!
Drinks
Here are some of my favorite baby shower favors if you want to cheers to your new baby!
1. Champagne Bottles With Tags
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Just because mama can’t indulge (yet) doesn’t mean her guests have to skip out. Purchase mini bottles of prosecco or champagne, and you can add these personalized tags for a refreshing favor. Each tag is blue watercolor and 2.7 inches in size, with 9 inches of baker’s twine provided per tag.
2. Engraved Bottle Openers
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An engraved bottle opener would be such a perfect keepsake for a co-ed baby shower! These are in the shape of a baby bottle, and you can even engrave your own text! They come in a 24-pack and are made of a hard zinc alloy and gold surface.
3. Bottles With Clementine Labels
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Another precious way to gift your guests is with a label for their bubbly. I love this “little cutie” themed one. You can order these labels in bulk, with a minimum of 16 in a set, and you can personalize them with your own message and ink color.
4. Beer Glasses
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Are bubbles not your thing? If you’re more into ales, give your guests a personalized beer can glass. You get a set of 24 personalized glass cans that hold up to 16 ounces of your guests’ favorite beer.
5. Stemless Flutes
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A stemless champagne glass is great for enjoying your favorite varietal. These are too cute, and I love that you can personalize them with your guests’ names. This way, they can’t mix up their glasses at the party, and it’s a great reusable gift! If you have a mom-osa bar at your baby shower, they can even use this baby shower party favor during the party.
6. Coffee Cups
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Is the mom-to-be a barista or a coffee connoisseur? This set of personalized coffee cups is the perfect favor for a winter baby shower. Create a hot cocoa bar at the shower and have your guests grab their cups and enjoy their libation. You can get a set with as little as 12 or up to 96 (including sleeves and lids).
7. Can Coolers
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I always enjoy a nice, cold beverage, and these can coolers, which I call koozies, are an easy and useful gift to give your guests as your shower favors. Choose the size and color you want, and customize it with your preferred text, design, and font.
Edible Goodies
Want to give your guests a little taste of home? Maybe something extra sweet for their kindness celebrating you and baby? These are some tasty favors they’re sure to love!
1. Honey Jars
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These are such adorable and handy baby shower favors for any honey- or bee-themed shower! The jar comes with a personalized label and wooden dipper and is filled with more than 2 ounces of pure raw clover honey.
2. Popcorn Bags
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Is your town known for its good popcorn? I believe yummy, salty, and sweet gourmet popcorn is always a delicious snack! With these pouches, you can pop your own popcorn to fill them, get local delicious popcorn from your town, or create a popcorn-candy mix. You can then customize the labels with a personalized message for your guests. Each pouch holds about 2 cups of popcorn and closes with a resealable zipper.
3. Cotton Candy Push-Pops
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If you have a carnival, circus, or just a “sweet” baby shower theme, these gourmet cotton candy push-pops would be a hit! You can choose a trio of cotton candy flavors inside these push-pops, such as the berry trio or dessert trio. This is a great option for a larger baby shower because you can get a set of 36, 40, 60, or 72. What’s cool is that the containers are washable and reusable, so guests can make homemade push-pops when they finish their treat!
4. Glass Tea Tubes
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You’ll love these glass tubes with tea leaves if you fancy a cup of tea. There are many flavors to choose from, and a personalized tag comes with each. The tubes measure almost 5 inches in height and less than an inch in diameter. These favors are perfect for a tea party-themed baby shower.
5. Candies
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A classic favor to give is a box of candy. I think these clear acrylic party favor cubes are perfect because your guests can see the sweet treats inside, and they come with a personalized label. These cubes (available in sets of 10) can also be filled with any preferred treat, as the candy is not included. Think Hershey Kisses, jelly beans, candy hearts, and more!
6. Macarons
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Ooh la la! If you’re having a Parisian-themed baby shower, look no further than some decadent macarons. This listing is just for the customizable sticker, but if you find a local bakery that offers tasty macarons, this label is a perfect option for your trés chic favor.
7. Mom and Dad’s Snack Favorites
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This is another cute idea that would be perfect for a co-ed baby shower. Include a snack favorite of the mom-to-be and dad-to-be in these customizable pouches. You get a set of 30 stickers with 15 packages for mom and 15 for dad, plus optional self-sealing cellophane bags.
8. Sugar Cookies
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Cookies are one of my favorite party favors. They’re always so cute and delicious! These would be a perfect addition to any shower. You get a dozen cookies, and you can select from several different color options with these cookies. You can also have them add your personal message in the icing.
9. Milk Bottle Treats
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Fill these adorable mini milk glass bottles with a delicious treat for a great baby shower favor. You can even personalize each bottle in the set of 12 with your shower details. There’s both a girl and boy option as well!
10. Edible Flower Lollipops
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Another delicious yet unique baby shower favor idea is these edible flower lollipops. They’re gorgeous but safe to eat and are a pretty option for a floral-themed baby shower. You can choose from 12 flavors (including raspberry, orange creamsicle, and strawberry) and different ribbon colors (such as pink, blue, coral, and sage).
11. Coffee Bags
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This is for the mama who can’t get enough java. These personalized coffee or tea favor bags make the perfect little packages for sending home your favorite coffee or tea blends. They measure 4 by 6 inches and can hold approximately 2 ounces of your preferred coffee beans or tea herbs.
12. Chocolate Bars
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A piece of chocolate is always a great idea! Get some chocolate bars and use these personalized wrappers to make them a tasty favor. Choose from tons of wrapper colors (like blush, mint, powder blue, yellow, beige, and much more) to fit your shower’s unique style.
13. Hot Sauce
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If sweets aren’t your thing, then maybe something spicy? Grab your favorite hot sauces (perhaps your town offers great local options!) that you’d like to give, or get these Cajun hot sauces with customizable labels for your guests. It’s something unique that your guests can enjoy!
14. Hot Chocolate Bags
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Baby, it’s cold outside! If you’re having your baby during the winter months, gift your guests these prepackaged hot chocolate bags to enjoy at home. These cones contain a hot chocolate mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows — plus the option to add some crushed peppermint. All guests need to do is add the milk and warm it up to enjoy!
15. Popcorn, Cookie, or Donut Bags
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Whether you want to give your favorite popcorn or pastry as your baby shower favor, these customizable bags are perfect to fill and give out. These kraft brown favor bags are 5 by 7.5 inches and are laser-printed with the words “oh baby!” You can also include custom text below it!
Eco-Friendly
For the eco-friendly and organic mamas, these baby shower favor ideas are for you!
1. Wildflower Seed Packets
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This is such a great idea for a favor that can grow as the years go by. They come in nine card designs for you to choose from. Guests can take these flower seed paper cards home to soak in water and plant them. You can even put them in cute mini pots for your guests!
2. Mini Succulents With Tags
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Gift your guests a mini succulent in a pretty pot. Just add an adorable tag like this one, which you can personalize for the ultimate eco-friendly favor. This is a great option for a boho-themed shower. You can even choose the font style and shape for the tag’s message.
3. Engraved Seed Pencils
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Celebrate the arrival of your little one with these personalized engraved seed pencils. They’re a charming and sustainable choice for environmentally conscious parents-to-be. These symbolize the growth and new beginnings associated with welcoming a precious baby into the world.
What’s cool is that these pencils are environmentally friendly and obtained from recycling. Every pencil contains seeds, and all your guests need to do is immerse the part containing the green-headed seed into the soil and let it see the sun after watering. They’ll be surprised to see how the flowers bloom!
4. Tree Seedlings
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How adorable are these tree seedlings? Your guests can plant one and enjoy it for decades to come. You can order hundreds of them if you’d like, with your personalized message and a color or foil design option for the label.
5. Dried Flower Bouquet Magnets
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These mini, dried bouquet magnets are such a stunning idea for something that’s already preserved for years of enjoyment. They would be a gorgeous favor if you’re planning a floral-themed shower or want a more eco-friendly favor option. You can customize the tag if you prefer and choose to get them with or without a magnet.
Final Thoughts
Whatever favor you decide to choose for your baby shower will be perfect. Just let your theme and personality shine through in your choice. Don’t forget to take plenty of videos and pictures of the event for memories! Enjoy every minute, and your newest bundle of joy will be with you before you know it.