Springtime Homemade Baby Shower Favor Idea

Although it will still be cold for a while, Spring time is right around the corner. Here's a great homemade baby shower favor idea that is a practical and inexpensive party gift your guests will love.



These adorable baby shower pots are easy to make and not only make a great favor but can be used to decorate your tables. The pots can be decorated with any kind of charms to match your theme. If you want to add a little more to it, you can include a seed pack for your guests to plant, a small plant, or a sweet treat in a organza bag.

These personalized seed packs would make a nice addition:

Baby in Bloom Seed Packs



Baby Animals Seed Packs



You can find more ideas for homemade shower gifts at Allfreecrafts.com

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.

Homemade Baby Shower Favors Ideas

In today's economy we are all looking for ways to save a little bit of money. Planning a baby shower can become very expensive. A good way to keep to your budget is to make homemade baby shower favors.

There are tons of cute favor boxes and organza bags that come in popular baby shower themes. These can save you a lot of money and can be filled with a sweet treat for your guests.


Mini Cello Favor Bag Kit




Mini Paper Favor Bags Kit




If you are crafty, here are a couple of ideas from the website, Plan the Perfect Baby Shower. They are both easy to make and inexpensive.

This adorable homemade favor bag uses patterned paper that can easily be matched to your baby shower theme.




For a yummy treat, make these simple Rice Krispie Treat lollipop favors. You only need a few ingredients and can also easily be matched to your theme.




Remember, keep your baby shower favors simple and give your guests something they are sure to love.

Choosing Favors for your Baby Shower

If you're planning a baby shower you don't want to forget to purchase favors for your guests. It is customary to offer a small token of your appreciation to your guests for their generosity.

When choosing favors keep in mind that you want to get something the guests can actually use and enjoy. Why give something like a wash cloth lollipop (a baby wash cloth rolled up to look like a lollipop) or an item with your initials monogrammed on it? These items are cute but more than likely it will be thrown out or given to someone that can use it.

It is not necessary to spend a fortune on baby shower favors. Edible items are always a hit. If you are handy in the kitchen you can make cookies using baby shaped cookie cutters,decorate them with icing, and wrap in cellophane tied with a ribbon. You can get cookie cutters shaped like baby carriages, ducks, diapers, etc. There are also a lot of bakeries and online sites that sell ready-made cookie favors.

Don't want to bake or you don't have the time? Purchase candy or mints and wrap in decorative favor bags or tulle rounds tied with a ribbon. There are so many cute favor bags and boxes available and they are very inexpensive. There are also baby shower favor kits available that include everything except the candy.

Bath confetti is another popular favor. Get small tins, fill with confetti and tie with decorative ribbon. Favor bags can also be filled with small fragrant soaps or candles.

Add a special touch to your favors with personalized tags and labels. These are very inexpensive and can be added to just about any favor. You can personalize with the mommy's name and baby shower date or just about any message you want.


When choosing baby shower favors ask yourself this question - "Is this something I would enjoy or will it sit on a shelf collecting dust?" Just keep it simple and you won't go wrong.

Homemade Baby Shower Favors

If you are planning a baby shower for a friend or family member you don't want to forget to get favors for your guests. It is not necessary to spend a small fortune to give your guests a token of your appreciation. Homemade baby shower favors are inexpensive and easy to assemble.

There is a vast variety of themed favor boxes, baskets, favor kits, and fabric bags available that can be filled with candy, cookies, mints, bath confetti, or small candles. When deciding on baby shower favors take in to consideration your theme, the guests that are attending, and your budget.

You could go out and buy ready-made favors but these can be expensive, especially if you are having a large baby shower. Usually edible favors are a good choice. Who doesn't like a yummy fresh baked cookie or chocolates?



Any of these adorable favors boxes and kits can be filled with sweet treats for your guests. Most of them include gift tags and ribbon so all you have to do is add the treats.

Not only are these favor boxes inexpensive but they are easy to assemble.



Don't bother buying useless over priced baby shower favors that will sit on a shelf collecting dust or be thrown in the trash. Consider making homemade baby shower favors. Your guests will appreciate the small, tasty gift!

Easy Homemade Baby Shower Favors

It's so much fun getting together with friends and family, especially when it's a baby shower. Hearing your guests oohs and aah's when you are opening all of those adorable baby gifts. What better way to thank your guests than with homemade baby shower favors?

It's fun and easy to make your own baby shower favors. There are so many simple ideas that you can put together in a flash. If you need some inspiration, try looking at a few baby shower sites online.

Edible baby shower favors are one of my favorites. Everyone likes sweets and there are so many possibilities.

• Purchase quality chocolate bars and wrap in personalized candy bar wrappers. All you need is a computer, printer, and a little bit of creativity.


• Decorative boxes, like these take-out favor boxes filled with chocolates, mints, or hard candy makes a cute baby shower gift and it's easy to take home.


• Fill small gift baskets with small packages of specialty cookies, mini bags of coffee or bunches of tea bags, wrap in cellophane and tie with decorative ribbon.

Other ideas for homemade baby shower favors are candles, gift baskets filled with a variety of items, and decorative soaps.

If you don't have the time to make your own favors you can still give your guests a thoughtful token of your appreciation. Personalized baby shower favors are a great way to thank your guests for all of the beautiful baby gifts.

Keep it fun and simple!