Uniqe Baby Gifts and Baby Shower Favors Coming Attractions

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I am looking forward to an exciting year here at Alexander's Playroom. There will be quite a few new unique baby gifts and baby shower favors that will be added to the site over the next few weeks. I have another giveaway planned for February also, so make sure you stop by regularly.

I'm really excited about these adorable cloth diapers from Trend Lab Baby. What I love about these cloth diapers is they are gender specific with 3 liner options providing protection where it's needed most - blue up front for boys, pink in the middle for girls, or the white liner with equal padding for either a boy or girl. The outer cover is waterproof which keeps wetness in and has a soft fleece lining that keeps moisture away from baby.






The Ultimate Diaper Bag, also from Trend Lab, is a hobo style diaper bag that is great for everyday use. It's not too girly looking, so even a dad won't mind carrying it! This spacious tote bag has built-in, insulated bottle pockets on either side to keep bottles and snacks hot or cold, an adjustable strap makes it easy to carry or hang across stroller handles, three magnetic pockets on the exterior of bag can be opened with one hand making it convenient when holding a baby, and durable nylon fabric easily wipes clean. It also includes a changing pad and transparent dirty duds zippered pouch that can be clipped onto the bag.





The Night Owl 5 Piece Baby Gift Set is too adorable! This enchanting owl-themed gift set includes a large, plush owl rattle, plush "crinkle" tree toy, canvas door hanger, and a matching owl applique satin trimmed lovie blanket embroidered with "Hoot! Hoot!" in a keepsake wicker basket with canvas lining. Plus you can get the door hanger personalized with baby's name.



If you are planning a baby shower, there are going to be a ton of new favors added over the next few weeks. Here a just a few of my favorites:

About to Pop Expectant Mom Notepad



Filled with Joy Favor Jars - great to fill with a sweet treat for your guests.



Born to be Wild Animal Candle Set - great for a safari themed baby shower.



This is just a small selection of the coming attractions. Make sure you check back regularly so you don't miss the giveaway in February.

Homemade Baby Shower Favors - What You Shouldn't Give Your Guests

I love creating gifts for my family and friends. I think that something you make yourself really shows them how much you care and appreciate them. Taking the time to research a project, getting all the supplies you need, and putting in your time to create the item. It's so much more personal then going to the store and buying a ready made item. Of course you want to give them something they will absolutely love and put to good use!

Making homemade baby shower favors has become very popular. I can understand that because planning a baby shower can get expensive! So anywhere you can cut costs will add up.

After doing some searches for homemade baby shower favors online, I came across some really cute ideas. Some of them are great gifts for your guests, but others just don't seem appropriate. Those baby wash cloth lollipops are really cute but what will your guests do with a baby wash cloth? Your guests are taking time out of their busy lives to buy you a great baby gift and come to your baby shower. Don't you want to thank them with a gift that they will really appreciate?

Some of these ideas would be great for decorations for your shower but really shouldn't be given as a gift. Here are a few ideas of what you shouldn't give your guests:

• Baby wash cloth lollipops


• Baby sock roses


• Rubber duckies (unless they are rubber ducky lovers)


• Any kind of baby item shaped candles - carriages, rocking horses, pacifiers, etc. These are cute but do they really go with any one's decor? Save them for decorations. Rather, get the candle tins that have a cover which you could add a personalized baby designed label or decoration.





• Baby themed photo frames or coasters. Unless they have a baby or small children these probably won't get used.


• Crystal key chains that are shaped like booties, rocking horses', pacifiers, etc.

All of these items are really cute but they probably won't be used by your guests. Rather then wasting your time and money on gifts that will sit in a drawer collecting dust, try to give your guests a gift that they will want to use.

Here are some good choices for baby shower favors:

• Edible favors are always a hit. Fill a favor bag or favor box with chocolates, mints, or mini homemade cookies. Drink mix packets, cookie or muffin mix, and mini bags of coffee are another great edible favor. These can easily be decorated with colorful ribbon, personalized labels, or attach a themed favor tag. You can also make cookies using baby shaped cookie cutters. Then decorate with colorful icing.





• Get some mini scented tea light candles and put them in a decorative organza bag. There are many baby themed bags available at craft stores and online that are economical.


• Place scented soaps in an organza bag or wrap in cellophane with decorative ribbon and a tag. Again, you can find baby themed shaped soaps online or in craft stores. If you are crafty you can even make them yourself.


• Seed packets are a great way to celebrate the arrival of a new life! They are easy to plant and when they bloom it gives your guest a little memory of your baby shower.

When shopping for baby shower favors just ask yourself, "Is this something I would use?". If not, don't waste your time. Your guest will appreciate the gift you choose for them as much as you appreciate the one they bought for your baby.

Cupcake Cuddlers: Unique Baby Shower Favors & Decorations!

Want to add a little bit of pizazz to your baby shower? Check out these adorable Cupcake Cuddlers! These designer cupcake holders are the cutest thing I have ever seen.

I used them last year for my sister-in-laws baby shower and everybody just loved them. Cupcake Cuddlers come in an assortment of colors and can include a cute accent charm or bow on the front. They can also be customized to match your shower theme or color.

Not only do they make adorable cupcake holders but you can also use them for a unique baby shower favor. Easily fill them with candy, mints, miniature cookies, or even a small gift for your guests. Plus they are extremely affordable, so you don't have to break the bank to add a little bit of style to your baby shower!




I recently added the pink and blue cupcake cuddler styles to my site and will be adding some additional styles and colors in the near future.

Baby Shower Favor Ideas for a Spring Shower

Finally, the weather is starting to warm up, here in Florida anyway. It's time to start planning those Spring baby showers. Here are a few ideas for baby shower favors and table decorations, such as this beautiful butterfly display from marthstewart.com, that are perfect for a Spring themed baby shower.




Spring is my favorite season of the year and what better time to plan for the arrival of your new bundle of joy! There are several themes that can be used for a Spring time baby shower:

• Garden Party


• Pea in the Pod or Sweet Pea


• Baby Animals - lambs, chicks, bunnies, etc.


• Butterflies


• Sailboats


• Cherry Blossoms


• Honey Bees


• Decorate with pastel colors & seasonal flowers such as tulips

These adorable favors make great baby shower gift as well as a cute decorations for the tables.
Flower Bottle Stopper



Sailboat Place Card Holders


Honey Bee Pot


Nest Egg Soap


About to Hatch Chick Whisk



Sweet Pea Lip Balm




If you want to make homemade baby shower favors try some of these items:

Flower Tin Favor Box Kit



Butterfly Favor Boxes

Ducky Favor Tags

Sailboat Favor Tags

Flower Favor Tags


Favor boxes can be filled with sweet treats for your guests and tied with a coordinated favor tag. With Easter coming up, this is a great time to find all that great pastel colored candy, such as M&M's.

For a unique baby shower centerpiece, our Spring Blooms Diaper Cake, is the perfect addition!




There are an endless amount of ideas that can be used for a Spring baby shower. For more ideas check out my baby shower themes article.

Planning a Twins Baby Shower - Choosing Baby Shower Favors

Choosing baby shower favors for a twins theme is no different then any other party. If you want to stay within the "twins" theme you can be a little creative by putting together favors that represent two of items that go well together or just two of the same item.

If you want to make homemade baby shower favors for your party consider purchasing favor boxes or organza bags and filling them with some of these items:

• Travel-size body wash and lotion


• Nail polish and lip balm


• Two movie theater tickets


• Trial-size coffee pack and a wrapped cookie

There are tons of two peas in a pod favors available online if you are planning on using this theme.



Another idea is to choose personalized baby shower favors. A cute label or tag with the twins theme can be personalized to add to your baby shower favors.



Personalized candy bar wrappers are also another choice that is inexpensive and cute. It's a great way to give your guests a sweet treat!



No matter what favors you choose for your twins baby shower keep in mind that you want to give your guests a gift that they will use and appreciate.