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A baby shower is a joyful celebration where friends and family gather to honor the parents-to-be and share the upcoming baby’s arrival while also providing thoughtful gifts and prizes for guests. So when your near and dear ones overwhelm you with gifts, you would also want to give out baby shower prizes for guests. It will not just make the ceremony memorable but makes sure everyone leaves with a big bright smile on their face. So, plunge into this post as we share some amazing gifts that you can present to your lovely guests.
Key Pointers
- A baby shower is a special celebration where your loved ones gather to celebrate your pregnancy and give you gifts and well wishes before the baby arrives.
- When your friends and family spoil you with gifts, it’s nice to give back by organizing fun activities and offering thoughtful prizes for the guests.
- Some great prize ideas for baby shower guests include succulent plants, pedicure sets, baked goodies, and piggy banks.
- Coed baby shower prizes are suitable for men and women and may include gift vouchers, books, scratch cards, wine or liquor, and jewelry.
- Baby shower door prizes are given as guests enter the venue; these include onesie sugar cookies, cupcakes, hand lotions, necklaces, and homemade soaps.
Baby Shower Prizes For Games
Here are some interesting and varied prize ideas for you:
1. Baked Goodies:
A basket of baked goodies such as banana bread, muffins, an almond cake is what everyone usually loves. You may either bake them at home or buy from the local bakery.
A mother sharing her baby shower ideas on her blog elaborates on the gift arrangements she made for her guests. She explains, “As is customary at baby showers, I knew all my guests would bring along gifts or purchase something off my gift registry, so I wanted to put together a small thank-you gift for each of them. I purchased plastic little milk bottles from The Reject Shop and proceeded to fill them up with lollies and chocolates.
“I then also purchased tea lights in baby pink and baby blue and put them in a lolly bag along with the milk bottles and attached a sweet poem to the tea lights for my guests to light up when the baby is born. Everyone appreciated the little gifts, and they were quick and easy to put together (i).”
2. Handbags/Sling Bags:
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Women can never have enough handbags as they need a different bag for a different occasion. They simply love to add to their collection.
Quick tip3. Succulent Plants:
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Plant lovers will love this! Little succulents in ceramic pots are what your guests will love to take home; they will remember you every time they water the plant.
4. Pedicure Gift Set:
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A set of pedicure goodies will leave your female guests all pleased.
5. Candies/ Jelly Beans/Chocolates in a Jar:
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Fill a jar with jelly beans, M&Ms or candies. If you want a healthy substitute, fill it up with chocolate-coated nuts or berries.
6. Piggy Bank:
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These blue or pink piggy banks can remind your guests of your baby every time they save some money.
7. Potpourri Mesh Bags:
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You can make these mesh bags at home with an old fabric and fill it with some scented sachets.
8. Photo Frame:
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A photo frame or a photo album can be a charming gift. A Polaroid photograph with the mum-to-be can be even better.
9. A Box of Tea and Coffee Bags:
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You can buy a paper or wooden box or a basket and fill it with tea/coffee bags. For a healthier option, add green tea bags.
10. Bottle Trophies:
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If you want to gift something unique, then consider bottle trophies. Paint the bottles in gold or copper, and wrap a ribbon with a baby shower thank-you note. These will serve as cute remembrances.
11. Wish Bracelet:
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Buy a multicolor bracelet that matches with any costume.
12. Scented Candles:
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Scented candles of strawberry, vanilla, blueberry, and Greenleaf wrapped with a thank-you note make for a pretty neat prize.
13. Ceramic Mugs:
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You can get coffee mugs from the dollar store at a low cost. You may make a variation of these mugs by filling them with coffee beans, candies or gummies.
14. Fleece:
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Fleece is inexpensive yet classy. You can buy them in bulk from the dollar store.
Coed Baby Shower Prizes
Coed prizes are common for both men and women. If you are planning for a coed baby shower, here are some prize ideas for you:
15. Gift voucher/certificate:
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A gift voucher or a certificate gives your guest a choice. They can buy something that is useful to them.
16. Books:
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Nothing like gifting books. The best prize you can ever give your guests.
17. Scratch cards:
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You can buy a scratch card/ticket and tie it to a bottle of beer or wine.
18. Wine/ liquor:
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It need not be a branded one. Wrap it with a golden paper and a ribbon at its neck or just place it in a basket and fill it with cake and savories.
19. Diary:
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If your baby shower is towards the end or beginning of a year, a diary would be a useful gift.
Point to considerBaby Shower Door Prizes
Baby shower door games begin as the guests enter the venue. The fun and excitement start right at the door. Here are some of the popular baby shower door prizes for you:
20. Onesie sugar cookies:
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Your guests don’t get to taste such cookies all the time. So, explore yummy baby shower cookies ideas as baby shower prizes; your guests will surely give the games their best shot.
21. Cupcakes:
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Who doesn’t love the sweet little cupcakes? So, whip out some delicious baby shower recipes, make a few cupcakes, wrap them in a transparent sheet, and tie them with a ribbon as a small token of love or baby shower favors.
22. Hand lotions/shower gels:
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Pamper your guests with personal care and fragrance. Body wash, hand lotions, and shower gels will make them feel special.
23. Manicure basket:
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Every woman will love this! A manicure basket filled with a nail filer, hand lotion, scrub, and nail polish sounds perfect to be pampered for the day!
24. Necklace:
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A multicolor beaded necklace or trinket that can go with any attire is something you can give away as a door prize.
Quick tip25. Hair accessories:
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This can be a simple memento but comes in handy for women. They will just love them.
26. Homemade soaps:
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You may make homemade soaps by using glycerin and fragrance, and store them in rectangular or bottle molds. Give them to welcome your guests at the door.
27. Homemade scrubs:
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Honey and sugar scrub and green tea body scrub are simple to make at home and something your guests will love to enter the party with.
Aren’t the ideas aplenty? But this brings a question to your mind.
How Many Baby Shower Prizes Should You Buy?
Before you buy the prizes, you need to know the number of guests you will have and the number of games you are planning for them. Also, you need to plan for ties and runners-up prizes.
Baby Shower Prize Presentation
Not just the memorabilia but the way you present the prizes is an important aspect to consider in your baby shower ideas. Wrap the gifts with a beautiful transparent sheet of glitter paper to make them look attractive.
You can use a:
- curly satin ribbon
- ribbon flowers on the prize
- a transparent sheet with the baby or the mother’s picture on it
- pictures of baby accessories such as pacifiers and rattles on the wrap
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much should I spend on prizes for a baby shower?
Your budget and the expected attendance at the baby shower will help you decide how much money you should spend on gifts. If the budget is tight, you can think about inexpensive options, like homemade snacks or things like candles or lotions.
2. How do I give away door prizes at a baby shower?
The method you choose to give door prizes at a baby shower will depend on the size of the gathering and the number of prizes you have. For instance, you could choose a name randomly from a box containing the names of all attendees and give that person a gift.
3. How many prizes should be given at a baby shower?
If you have the budget, you can give prizes to all your guests at the baby shower. If not, then limit it only to those who win games.
4. Should the baby shower prizes be gender-specific or unisex?
Baby shower prizes should preferably be unisex because it can better suit your guests as they may have their preferences in gifts or prizes.
5. How can I make the baby shower prizes more personalized for the guests?
Opt for prizes according to the guest’s interests or hobbies, such as a book related to their favorite genre or a gift card to their preferred store. Add a personalized message that brings a special touch. You can also offer prizes that reflect the guests’ unique preferences, such as self-care items for someone who enjoys pampering or a cooking-related gift for an aspiring chef.
6. Should the baby shower hostess be responsible for providing all the prizes, or can guests also contribute?
The hostess is usually in charge of organizing the event and presenting rewards. Guests, on the other hand, can contribute by bringing small, meaningful presents or contributing to a prize fund, promoting a sense of involvement and making the event more collaborative and fun for all.
7. What is the purpose of giving out prizes to guests at a baby shower?
The objective of presenting prizes to baby shower guests is to express appreciation and thanks for their presence and support. Prizes offer a fun and exciting element to the occasion, and a gesture of appreciation for celebrating the baby’s impending arrival. They also encourage participation and create a joyful atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience for guests.
8. How do you distribute baby shower prizes to guests?
You can hold a traditional prize draw or raffle, where guests can enter their names into a container and randomly select winners. Or you can organize fun games or activities during the shower and award prizes to the winners. You can also try to create personalized favor bags or baskets, with each guest receiving an award as a token of appreciation.
Baby showers are fun events for the parents-to-be and their guests. Since the guests make it special with their presence and by showering you with love, blessings, wishes, and gifts, organizing some fun events is a wonderful way to ensure they have a blast. Make the event more fun-filled and memorable by arranging these quirky and thoughtful baby shower prizes for the guests. The prizes need not be extravagant or expensive. In fact, even small souvenirs can make your guests feel special and help them cherish the memories for a lifetime.
Infographic: Prize Ideas For Virtual Baby Showers
In this digital age, being away from your friends and family is no longer a hindrance to celebrations. Plan a virtual baby shower and make it exciting for the guests by giving away some virtual prizes. Keeping this infographic on virtual prize ideas handy can help you double the fun at the party. Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
Illustration: Popular Baby Shower Prizes That Your Guests Will Love
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Elevate the joy of winning baby shower games with delightful rewards. Check out this insightful video highlighting creative prize ideas that add extra excitement and make the celebration truly memorable!
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