Don’t let finding baby shower favor ideas become a chore.

Use these simple guidelines to help come up with the best ideas for favors that your guests will appreciate AND give you time and energy to enjoy the party yourself!

Personalized Baby Shower Favors

Let’s be frank: you don’t have to give party favors to have your shower go with a swing. Your guests are coming to the shower to celebrate the imminent arrival of a baby and and express love, friendship and support for the parents-to-be — let that be the primary goal of the evening.

Nevertheless, it’s popular to organize a baby shower around a theme — anything from baby footprints to Noah’s Ark — and choosing the theme and its accessories is a big part of the fun of the event. So if your theme suggests personalized baby shower favors, have ‘em by all means. Just don’t sweat the small stuff.

So if you’ve decided to make baby shower favors part of your party planning options, here are a few suggestions to help you make the right choice easily.

  • Shop around: it’s always fun to browse. Go online and research the many different favor items on sale to complement any motif or theme that’s appropriate.
  • Consider the mom-to-be: what are her tastes and interests? Let that be a major influence on everything you do to theme the shower, from invitations food to party favors.
  • Share your thoughts: ask friends and family what good ideas they may have seen at other parties or in magazines. People love to be asked to give their opinion — and you may be surprised at the creative suggestions you get!

There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to finding ideas for baby shower favors. If the theme and tone of your party suggest a particular motif, you’ll probably find favors to suit — and give your shower another personal touch!