- Party favors are a fun and creative way to say thank you to guests and provide them with a keepsake. Baby shower party favors have become much more common in recent years, and there are several ways to make them a memorable gift. Baby shower party favors are typically given by the host of a baby shower. They can be as simple or as elaborate as the host desires.
- A baby shower party favor usually has a baby theme. Many party favors are decorated with baby emblems, pictures or names. While the colors associated with baby showers are typically blue, pink, yellow or any other pastel color, baby shower party favors are not limited by this palette. Although, the theme colors can be incorporated in the wrapping. Wrapping a baby shower party favor can be done with regular wrapping paper, tissue paper or colored cellophane, and can be accented with color coordinated ribbon.
- Although there are common gifts associated with baby shower party favors, there is really no designated gift that is a must to give to guests. The choice of the baby shower party favors will depend on the budget set by the host. Some of the more inexpensive baby shower party favors are candy, cookies, stationary, candles, soap and lotion. If budget allows, there are several other options that can make baby shower party favors more personalized. This can include engraved picture frames, candle holders and embroidered purses. Several options are now available online that can help make baby shower party favors much more personal. Almost all items can be made in bulk at a discounted price.
- When deciding upon a baby shower party favor, it is helpful to consult the guest list. Baby showers used to be for women only, and strictly close friends and immediate family. That has changed, however, and more people are now inviting men and people outside of their close social circle. A baby shower party favor should have universal appeal to all those who are invited. If the guests will be both men and women, having two different favors is also an option.
- While it is the responsibility of the baby shower host to decide upon, order, and buy the party favors, the financial responsibility does not have to lie completely with her. If other people are helping with the baby shower, it is acceptable etiquette to request that they contribute money to any aspect of the baby shower, party favors included. This also means, however, that they should have an opinion in the choice of party favors.
- Though giving party favors at baby showers is becoming more commonplace, many people choose to not have any party favors. Baby shower games are an older baby shower tradition, and prizes are usually awarded to the winners of these games. It is acceptable etiquette to give away prizes instead of favors. While baby shower party favors can be a fun treat, the main focus of a baby shower is to give the expectant mother gifts that she and her baby will need.
