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

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.

Cuddle Doll Diaper Cakes

Welcome our newest additions - the Pink Cuddle Doll Diaper Cake and the Blue Cuddle Doll Diaper Cake. These unique diaper cakes feature a Sassy Earth Brights Cuddle Doll that will surely become baby's favorite snuggle friend!



Decorated with practical baby accessories this is one baby gift the expecting parents are sure to love! The cute Sassy Earth Brights Cuddle Doll, inspired by nature, combines the warmth, comfort and pleasure of a wooded toy with brightly colored, textured fabrics that encourages baby to see and touch.

The pink version is designed with tonal pink ribbons and accented with lavender bows. The blue version is designed with tonal blue ribbons and accented with white pearl bows. As always they are wrapped in white tulle netting with a gift tag and ingredient card that makes them the perfect newborn baby shower gift.

Don't forget, all of our diaper cakes are eligible for free ground shipping.

Epicuren Baby Skin Care Giveaway Winner

Woo hoo!! We have a winner of our Epicuren natural baby skin care giveaway. Nadez is the lucky winner of the Epicuren Baby Daily Wash.



Congratulations and thanks to everyone that participated!

Holiday Baby Gift Wish List

We have a bunch of cute holiday baby gifts and sale items that you don't want to miss out on!

These adorable Baby's First Christmas Ornament and Baby Christmas Gift Basket would make perfect gifts for that adorable bundle of joy!



Use our baby gift registry to conveniently add your baby gift items and let your family and friends know.

As always, all diaper cakes ship free and all other orders over $75 also ship free.

Happy holiday shopping!

Holiday Baby Gifts Sale!

We are having a huge sale just in time for the holidays! Find that perfect baby gift for the new arrival at a great savings.

Find some great discounts on Trend Lab Baby nursery decor, matching bib & burp cloth sets, hooded baby towels & wash cloth sets, Earth Mama Angel Baby natural skin care products, Mullins Square bibs, burp cloths, and cuddly blankets, as well as cute baby layette sets.



One of the best bargains is the 10 piece nursery decor bedding sets from Trend Lab. The Jungle Jam & Sweet Safari Blue crib bedding set is being specially offered with the matching window valances, crib mobile, picture frames, and an extra crib sheet for a fraction of the price. The 10 piece set would normally cost over $200 but with our special holiday discount they are only $139.95 each.



Check out our Sale Items page for all the great bargains. Plus all orders over $75.00 receive free ground shipping. Don't forget to check out our cute holiday baby gifts which include a selection of diaper cakes, baby gift baskets, baby's 1st Christmas ornament, and a baby Santa suit.

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.