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It’s your little one’s birthday. As you prepare to receive all the guests, including friends and family, bearing gifts for your little one, wouldn’t you like to give them a party favor in return, too? The best party favor ideas for kids would involve gifts that would make the children feel excited and happy. Children who receive these presents would certainly feel happier going back with a nice gift for themselves, making the day memorable for them.
We have curated a list of some thoughtful and unique party favor gifts that you can include for your party day. Read on and choose your favorite.
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28 Best Unique Party Favor Ideas For Kids To Feel Happy
1. Best Party Favor For Girls: Frozen Party Box
Frozen, as we all know, is one of the most popular themes in the girl’s party. So send the little princesses home with this exclusive Frozen Party Box featuring Anna, Elsa, and all their favorite “Frozen” characters. It couldn’t be a better way of saying ‘thank you’ for coming to your child’s birthday party.
The box includes a sparkly princess tiara hair comb, a bubble wand, a pink bouncy ball, heart shaped lip gloss ring and a lollipop. You can even add purple goblets or whirly pops to add an extra zing to the box. The best part of this party box is that it’s sturdy and very easy to assemble. Even the price seems right
2. Best Edible Party Favor: Just Candy Personalized Chocolate Bars
Image: Justcandy Birthdays are sweet, but candy bars personalized with greetings are even sweeter. These chocolate bars have the option of engraving messages and names on the chocolate wrappers. From Cinderella to farm animals, you get 69 designs to choose from. Just select one according to the theme of the party. Your child’s friends will be thrilled to see candy bars with their names on them.
Did you know?3. Best Colorful Party Favor: Crayola Ultimate Art Supplies
Are you planning to organize a coloring competition in your school or house? This personalized and time-tested crayon set from Crayola would come in handy. Children will grin with delight seeing a crayon set with their name on it. This crayon set is available in sets of four and colors green, red, blue and yellow. You can either purchase it loose or in boxed sets. Further, you can pair this coloring set with a coloring book for a unique gifting idea.
4. Best Practical Party Favor: Stormtrooper Notepad – Star Wars
Celebrate your intergalactic boy or girl’s birth party with Stormtrooper Notepad – Star Wars. This notebook, shaped like a Stormtrooper’s helmet, contains 20 pages for the little ones to write all the Death Star happenings. The notebook is 5 ¼ inches in length and 4 ¾ in width. But the instruction says that the notebook is not recommended for children under three years, probably because of the spiral binding. So avoid purchasing this notebook if you are organizing parties for toddlers or preschoolers.
Quick tip5. Best Part Favor Kit For Kids: Origami Fun Kit For Beginners
Origami Fun Kit for Beginners includes everything that a beginner needs to master the art of origami. It has three starter books, 55 activities, over 1000 easy-to-follow instructions, 96 sheets of origami papers in bright and vibrant colors, and even metallic colored foils. From flowers to sushi and airplanes to animals, children can create just about anything and experience never-ending fun with this set. Children can even use stickers or googly eyes to make their creations even more fun. Yes, the price is slightly on the higher side, but at least, you can be rest assured that it will be liked by everyone. And it will double as a party activity as well.
6. Best Durable Party Favor: Personalized Mini Glass Birthday Candy Jar
Add a sweet touch to your child’s birthday celebration with these adorable mini candy jars. These jars will fit any theme or color scheme. You just need to fill it with the kids’ favorite candies and give them as party favors to take home.
The jars are made of durable glass and come with a metal screw-on lid. You get the option to select from four patterns. Just peel and stick the labels on the lid and let the kids enjoy these jars for the years to come.
You can personalize the jars with several of the lid designs, along with the custom birthday message, name and the event date.
7. Best Adorable Party Favor: Mini Piggy Bank
It is never too early to teach money saving to the little ones. So if you want your child and his friends to save their changes, give them this cute piggy bank as party favors.
These cute, white piggy banks have coin slots on the top and the rubber stopper at the bottom. The piggy bank comes packed in a clear gift box, beautified with polka dot ribbon. There’s also hand tag included in the package that reads, “For You, Little Saver Favor.” You can write the name of the children on these tags.
Quick fact8. Best Fashion-Themed Party Favor: Mini Purse Shaped Manicure Sets
If you are hosting a spa themed party, then the perfect gift would be to send the little guests’ home with this adorable mini purse shaped manicure mini kit. The little fashionistas will keep their toes and fingers looking beautiful by using this kit.
The cute little purse set contains tweezers, clippers, nail file and scissors. The set also comes with a matching tag reading, “For You”, where you can write the message for the guests. You can even add a mini nail polish bottle for an extra treat.
9. Best Versatile:Eoout Kraft Notebooks
The 24-pack blank paper sketchbooks are 60 pages each of 80GSM paper and are of A5 size. These notebooks are cream-colored for a subtle look and to prevent eye fatigue and visual overuse. Made from durable Kraft paper, the outer cover of the book is soft and sturdy. The pages have a smooth surface and adequate thickness to prevent ink permeation. Each book has a sturdy sewn binding and measures 8.3×5.5in. These notebooks offer a versatile application, are lightweight and easy to carry, and the cover is customizable.
10. Best Functional:Kpx Boba Standing Pencil Case For Kids
This one-of-a-kind pencil case has cute patterns, a zipper, and a high-quality canvas body with a large holding capacity. There are multi-layered pockets inside to organize the stationery well and two handles on both sides for easy handling of this stand-up pouch. The handles could be used to pull the case up or down to adjust its height. You can use this pencil pouch to store stationery, makeup products, office supplies, and more. Moreover, it is available in several colors. This telescopic pencil pouch measures 7×5.1×2.36in.
11. Best For Building Confidence:Inflatable Baseballs
A sports themed party gives tons of opportunity for party favors. So for a baseball themed party, these inflatable baseballs are sure to get the kids bouncing. Use a permanent marker to write messages for the party attendees. You can use these oversize inflatable baseballs for decoration as well.
12. Best For Fun:Monster Jam 3D Filled Party Favor Box
If ‘Frozen’ is the current most popular theme for the girl’s part, ‘Monster Jam’ rules the boys’ party. After all, which boy would not be a fan of crushing cars or roaring engines? So make your child’s Monster Truck party a smash by sending your guests with fun favor box. Monster Jam 3D Filled Party Favor Box includes a black barrel filled with slime, a glitter bouncy ball and flashing round light and a wheel yo-yo. The yo-yos are loads of fun to play with. And the barrel slime will give your kid ample sensory practice.
It’s quite sturdy and even the toys included are of good quality. Rather, the toys are highly durable. Even the assembling is not too cumbersome. You can assemble the whole box in less than a minute. The toy trucks are not included in the box, but you can pick them for less than a dollar from the Dollar Store. This is one of the best and yet cheap party favor ideas for kids that will surely add fun to the party.
13. Best Water-Resistant:Zebra Mildliner Highlighter Pen Set
The pastel color highlighter set has soft ink to use effortlessly in journals, scrapbooks, and more. These water-based double-sided highlighters have broad and fine tips on either side to release subtle colors and fine lines without permeating the paper. Each contains five highlighters, with 25 unique colors to choose from. Moreover, the colors are water-resistant and won’t fade or smudge.
14. Best Sugar-free:SmartSweets Sourmelon Bites
The sour watermelon-flavored gummies are tasty treats with only 0.1oz sugar and 100 calories per bag. Made using natural sweeteners such as monk fruit and allulose, this bag of candies has 0.46oz of soluble prebiotic fiber and 12 candies in a pack. Each ingredient is non-artificial, non-GMO, dairy-free, soy-free, peanut and tree nut-free, and gluten-free.
15. Best For Tie-Dye Looks:Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Activity Kit
Formulated to add vibrant colors to various fabrics such as cotton, rayon, and wool, this set of dyes is activated by adding water. These dyes do not require pre-soaking fabrics in soda ash before dying. The guide helps you achieve eight different tie-dye looks. This pack of 14 easy-squeeze bottles contains concentrated dyes that allow you to make 36 different machine-washable designs. The pack comes with 14 dyes, rubber bands, gloves, a storage bin, and a plastic surface cover.
16. Best For Surprise Gifts:Lego Minifigures Series
Made from high-quality plastic, this pack of Lego minifigures comes with six blind bags to reveal the mystery of the characters in the box. It contains six limited-edition, minutely-detailed figurines. Suitable for children aged five and above, this series contains 12 characters to collect, including the Nutcracker, Sugar Fairy, Holiday Elf, Ferry Captain, Cardboard Robot, and more.
17. Best For High Accessories:Monster High Note Pad Party Favors
Throw the ultimate Monster High party for your child with these Monster High Note Pad Party Favors. These captivating notepads come in two unique designs, featuring two of the most popular ghoul friends from this popular show. At 4.5 x 2.5, children can use these notes for taking notes, drawing, taking autographs, reminders, and many more.
A package contains six notepads in the shape of coffins, with each pad featuring a different Monster High character. You can present these combined or single with other Monster High accessories or favors.
18. Best For Seeding:Jiffy Seed Start Pots
If you want to give something new and useful to the children, this grow-your-own flower kit would be helpful. These plant pots are not just educational, but can even increase the child’s interest in gardening. They just have to plant the entire thing, including the pot in the ground and check them after a few months. Made of Canadian peat moss, these pots are perfect for seeding and cutting. It even improves root development of the plant.
Pros
- Easy to transfer to another pot
- Can be used in organic production
- Ideal for flower and vegetable transplants
- OMRI-listed
- Biodegradable
Cons
- Might tip over due to excess weight
19. Best For Easy Making:Personalized Birthday Mini Gable Favor Boxes
Thank the little guests in your house with personalized mini gable favor boxes. You just need to select your favorite label design, box color and personalize with special messages. You can fill these boxes with cookies, candies, toys or anything you like. These unique favor boxes come with a convenient handle, making it easier for younger children to carry. And they look beautiful!
20. Best For Creativity:Melissa & Doug Decorate Your Own Wooden Train Party Favor
Decorate Your Own Wooden Train Party Favor is hands-down one of the best birthday party favors ever. The kit is made with high-quality materials that can withstand the test of time. It includes a block of wood shaped like a train’s engine, colorful paints, six wheels, paintbrush, glue and decorative stickers. Children can decorate, paint, and customize their train any way they like. Isn’t that fun?
Pros
- Easy to assemble and decorate
- Ideal for creativity and self-expression
- Provides hands-on playing experience
- Comes in two sets
Cons
- Wheels might be hard to glue in
- Might take time for the glue to dry
21. Best For Safe:Glitter Slime
Glitter Slime is an excellent alternative to play dough. It’s incredibly easy to make and requires no cooking at all. To prepare the glitter slime, you need glitter glue, water, and borax. Mix 1 teaspoon of borax and 1 cup of water in a bowl and add glitter glue in another bowl. Add one tablespoon of water to the glue and mix well. It will make the glue flexible. Pour the borax mixture into the glue bowl and mix well. You can even ask your tot to help you make glitter slime for his friends.
You can either make one batch of glitter slime or small batches in different colors. Pack the slimes in baby food jars and beautify with stickers or ornaments.
22. Best 100% Handmade:Recycled Crayons
Who does not have a bunch of crayons around the house that has children? But instead of tossing them in the trash, use the bits and pieces of crayons for making party favors for children. Wondering how to do it? We’ll tell you!
Peel the wrappers from the crayon and break into pieces. Fill the muffin tray with the crayon bits about an inch deep. Bake the crayons for 15 to 20 minutes or until the wax melts. When the crayons melt completely, put them on the wire rack to cool. Once they have cooled, pop out of the pan and wrap.
Apart from the muffin tin, you can even try metal cookie cutters or candy molds for making these party favors.
You can even try mixing colors for fun. Or select the colors that go with your party’s theme. Pack the cups in the cellophane paper and tie with a ribbon to create a cute party favor. The little guests will be tickled to receive such a useful and unique gift.
23. Best For High Quality Design:CDs
Are you hosting a musical birthday party? Then CDs will make great party favors for your rocking birthday party. Burn a few CDs in the children’s favorite music mix. Print out the labels from the internet and make the sleeves. You can even purchase ready-made CD cases from the market.
CDs work as excellent party favors for kids of all ages, whether you are hosting a musical party or not. You should just try not to pick annoying songs.
24. Best For Eco-Friendly:Gummy Skewers
If you want to give edible party favors to the children, then gummy skewers would make a different pick. These skewers are fun and easy to make. Just put the gummy candies onto a lollipop stick or a skewer, cover in cellophane and top it with a bow.
Check out the candy stores for different types, shapes, color and flavors of gummy candies. Or select gummies that complement your party’s color or theme.
25. Best For Party Craft:Superhero Masks
Send the little guests home in disguise with these fun superhero masks. Select the printable masks from the internet, print out the template on the cardstock paper and then cut out. Add elastic, a curling ribbon or string to each mask and you are done.
You can make the masks a tad fancier by making the masks out of the fabric or felt. Felt does not fray, so you do not need to sew. Just stick the pieces together using a hot glue gun.
Hand over the gifts to the little guests before they wave goodbye to you. Or you can even ask them to decorate it as a party craft. Either way, these masks will make fun party memories.
Pros
- High-quality felt and elastic materials
- Ideal gifts for cosplay enthusiasts
- Does not drop or fall off easily
- Money-back guarantee
Cons
- Edges might feel slightly sharp to some
26. Best For Slumber:Personalized Flashlights
This idea is especially for slumber or sleepover parties. Purchase flashlights in a variety of colors. You can buy any size flashlights, from smaller, keychain flashlights to the larger ones. Now write the name of the guests on each. You could stick the letter stickers or write the name using a paint pen.
Hand over the flashlights to the children and ask them to add pizzas by decorating it. Provide them with materials like paint, duct tape, stickers or stick-on jewels to decorate the flashlights. After the end of the party, give the kids their flashlights. Do not forget the batteries.
Pros
- Anodized aluminum metal construction
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Comes with a strap for easy clipping
Cons
- Batteries are not included
27. Best For Outdoor Play:High-Flying Balloons
It is always fun to send children home with their mini balloon bouquet. You can even attach a bottle of bubbles to weigh down the balloon. And a personalized note to thank the guests for coming is a must. Just keep a few balloons on hand to account for those that pop.
28. Best For School Gifts:Play-Doh Party Favors
The kiddos in your party will love these affordable and easy-to-make party favors. You just need to match the color of the play dough with the theme of your party.
To make the playdough, you need to combine the vegetable oil, cream of tartar, vegetable oil and a few drops of food coloring. Cook the mixture in a saucepan over medium flame until warm. The cream of tartar will ensure that the playdough stays up to 6 months in an airtight container.
Pros
- Comes in a variety of colors
- Non-toxic
- Each can features a gift tag
- Promotes creativity and imaginative play
Cons
- Might be slightly messy
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How To Choose The Right Party Favor?
Here are a few points you should consider when choosing the right party favor.
- Usage: You can choose party favors that the children can use in their daily lives, including crayons, notepads, origami sets, piggy banks, and more. Practical and educational gifts will help the children develop and learn new things.
- Theme: You can coordinate the party favors with the party’s theme to make an impact. If your child’s party has themes like Frozen, Stars Wars, or a carnival, you can choose party favors that will complement the theme.
- Material: Consider products made of non-toxic, durable materials free of sharp edges to ensure the children’s safety. These gifts should be long-lasting and not break easily. Moreover, avoid party favors with small parts that may cause a choking hazard.
So the next time you are planning your child’s birth, forgo the cheap toys, stationery items and candies and send your little one with these lovely party favors.
The Bottom Line
So the next time when you are planning your child’s birthday party, forgo the cheap toys, stationery items, and candies and include innovative toys, mini notebooks, temporary tattoos, friendship bracelets, and more, or rely on the best party favor ideas from our list. Remember that a party favor can bring smiles to the faces of your child’s pals who attend the party. Moreover, they make birthday parties exciting for your child and the guests attending the party. Since you would want to buy party favors in bulk for all the kids, it is best to settle for toys or supplies that most kids like and use. You can consider the Frozen Party Box with multiple vibrant accessories, the Hershey’s Personalized Chocolate Bars for a touch of sweetness, and the Personalized Kids Crayon Set to enhance imagination. Our list also covers some more unique yet safe party favors, such as chocolate boxes, crayon sets, piggy banks, and toy sets to give you plenty of options.
Infographic: Points To Remember When Choosing Party Favors
Choosing party favors can be tricky as it needs to cater to children’s preferences. It might be challenging to narrow down your options. So, check out the infographic below to choose an appropriate party favor. Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
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