Giving guests a favor at a baby shower is a thoughtful way to thank them for coming, and for showering the mom-to-be with love and presents! The only problem is that between decorations, a venue, food, cake, and of course gifts, the budget for a baby shower can balloon faster than Mom-to-be's stomach. Going the DIY route with baby shower favors is a great way to trim down costs. Luckily, one doesn't have to be a Pinterest master in order to create favors that guests will appreciate.
The level of DIY required to create a baby shower favor is up to those planning the shower. Getting crafty can be as simple as purchasing something already made and tying on a bow or adding a sticker. Others require a few steps to create a finished favor. For those looking to turn favor-making into a fun crafting day with friends, there are options that call for multi-step tutorials, following a recipe, and of course, a trip to the craft store. Whether it barely counts as DIY or something that's completely made from scratch, there are tons of options any folks can create themselves, and at a price point that still leaves money left over for a great shower gift.
From relaxing shower scrubs, homemade birdseed ornaments, and lots of sweet treats, there's a DIY baby shower favor out there that's perfect for skill set, theme, and budget. Whether it's a take-home gift that's exactly what a woodland baby shower needs, or a special something to send guests home with after an affair welcoming a little princess, guests will love these special favors handmade just for them.
Candy Umbrellas
Grab some friends, cardstock, tulle, and candy to create these adorable treat-filled umbrellas for guests to take home. Don't feel like messing with a glue gun? Use party hats instead.
Candy Bow Tie
Perfect for a mustached-themed shower to welcome a little gentleman, these bow-tie candy favors are both easy to make and budget friendly.
Prayer Candle
It's the intention of the favor that matters, not the size. Guests will love these tiny tea candles with a note asking them to light the candle and say a prayer the night Mom goes into labor.
Candy Pacifiers
These candy pacifiers are an inexpensive favor that are sure to wow guests. All it takes is Life Savers, jelly beans, and melted chocolate (as glue). Colored Life Savers work great too!
Candy Pumpkins
A must-have for a Little Pumpkin–themed baby shower, these tissue-paper candy pumpkins are a crafty way to send guests off with something sweet without blowing the shower budget.
Birdseed Hearts Favor
Practical but very pretty! Guests will never guess how affordable (and fun) it is to make these birdseed hearts.
Doublemint Gum Twin Shower Favor
"Double the pleasure, double the fun, double the miracles instead of one!" A framed sign next to a bowl of Doublemint gum makes this a great favor for a shower in honor of twins.
Marshmallow Rattle Pops
Melting chocolate, lollipop sticks, bags, sprinkles, and marshmallows are all it takes to create adorable rattle pops guests will enjoy nibbling. The best part? With marshmallows being so affordable, no one will notice if a few go "missing" while they're being assembled.
Doughnut Babies
Want a favor guests will talk about for years to come? Hit up the dollar store for some pacifiers, then use candy eyes to make "babies" out of store-bought doughnuts.
Tiny Chalkboard
Nothing's worse than spending money on favors only to watch guests leave them behind. But these tiny chalkboards made from affordable scrap wood and a can of chalkboard paint are so fun that everyone will want to make sure to get one.
Animal Crackers
Throwing a jungle-themed shower doesn't require a lion-sized favor. Guests will love the throwback feel of animal crackers, either in their traditional zoo box or tied with some animal print ribbon.
Baby Diaper "Bags"
These baby diaper "bags" are super affordable — just a package of napkins and safety pins. Once they're assembled, fill them with homemade cookies, trail mix, or any candy for guests to take and enjoy.
Candy Bottles
Candy makes a great favor because it's affordable and everyone enjoys it. Baby bottles purchased from the dollar store, colorful ribbon, and candy matched to the baby shower colors make this an easy favor to customize to any shower.
Seed Packets
Planning a spring baby shower? Pick up some bulk seed packets and print out a sweet note asking guests to plant them. This way they can watch the plants grow as the baby grows.
Seed packets favors ($28 for 35, FavorUniverse/Etsy)
Cookie Party Favor
Cost-effective without looking cheap, a punny note attached to a bag of chocolate chip cookies is a great favor for a nautical-themed baby shower.
Lip Balm Butterflies
Looking for the perfect budget-friendly favor for a butterfly baby shower? Lip balms purchased in bulk transform into pretty butterflies when tied with some pretty cardstock or construction paper.
'A Baby Is Brewing' Tea Favor
A simple tea bag becomes a thoughtful baby shower favor when paired with a note saying "A baby is brewing."
A Baby Is Brewing favors ($18 for 8, Kraft and Poppy/Etsy)
Rice Treat Pops
When it comes to baby shower favors, it doesn't get more classic (or more affordable) than rice treat pops. Coated in colors themed to match the shower, or cut in shapes and left plain, these marshmallow sweets are always a crowd-pleaser.
Washi Tape Candles
Looking for a favor that seems fancy but doesn't cost a ton? Washi tape tea candle favors will impress guests without stressing the shower bank account.
Nail Polish Favor
Mini nail polishes tied with a note expressing "mani thanks" to guests for coming are sure to be appreciated.
Mani thanks gift tags ($16 for 20, Pondersoa Party Favors/Etsy)
Candy Butterflies
Ziptop bags, clothespins, craft supplies, and small candy combine to create candy butterflies favors that are both easy and affordable to make.
Loofa Flower
Give guests this affordable "flower" that won't wilt to take into their shower. Cover a dollar store toothbrush (in the package) with ribbon and secure to a loofa to make a stem. Cute and useful!
Nutter Butter Babies
These Nutter Butter babies are almost too cute to eat, but guests will still try! Just get some cookies, melt some chocolate, and start dipping.
Pea in a Pod Truffles
This super simple favor matches perfectly with a pea-in-the-pod-themed shower. Truffles and tissue paper make a sweet thank-you for guests to take with them.
Lollipop Party Favor
This is a great favor to pull together at the last minute. Stick Tootsie Pops into a foam base with a sign reading "She's going to pop!" Guests will get the joke, and get a treat to take home too.
Washcloth Owls
Looking to rock a woodland-themed baby shower? Gather the girls to make these adorable but affordable owl favors. Secure a rolled dollar-store washcloth with an elastic, then tie with a pretty ribbon. Add some craft eyes and a paper beak to make the tiny critter.
Oreo Rattle Pops
Cookies, chocolate melts, candy sticks, and ribbon are all it takes to make adorable Oreo rattle pops for guests to take and enjoy.
Chocolate-Covered Birch Logs
When it comes to shower favors, it doesn't get more economical than chocolate-dipped pretzel rods. For a woodland- or rustic-themed shower, these chocolate "birch logs" are the perfect favor for guests to bring home.
Rolo Cigars
Cigars may be a delivery tradition, but they're expensive and smoking's not for everyone. These candy Rolo cigars are easy to make and fun to enjoy as an alternative.
Custom Soda Pop Party Favor
Give guests a can of soda pop to take home with a cute note attached so they can cheer to the happy news that the baby has arrived.
Hand Sanitizer Baby Shower Favor
Small bottles of hand sanitizer are a useful favor for guests, and one that reminds them the importance of washing up before coming to meet the new baby.
He or She Candy Bars
A great favor for a gender reveal, classic Hershey bars with colored-in "He" and "She" remind everyone that the baby's sex is still unknown.
S'mores Favor
Everyone loves s'mores, and those planning the shower will love the price tag on graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. Tie it up with a note explaining that the family is gaining some "s'more love" for baby shower favor success.
S'more love favor kits ($13 for 20, Merry Me Designs/Etsy)
Nail Polish Tutus
Tulle, ribbons, and dollar-store nail polish become adorable ballerina favors for guests to enjoy at the end of a princess-themed baby shower.
Flower Lollipops
These flower lollipops are genius for those looking to pull off a beautiful shower on a budget. Place them in small buckets and they can pull double duty as table centerpieces.
Tic-Tac Party Favor
These tiny DIY Tic Tac holders are a cute and easy way to thank guests for being a part of a special day.
'Ready to Pop' Popcorn Favor
Bagged popcorn with a "Ready to pop!" note or sticker makes an easy-to-put-together favor for a mom-to-be who's close to her due date. Buy an economy-sized bag of pop corn to save even more.
Ready to pop stickers ($10 for 20, Artesenias/Etsy)
Painted Pumpkins Favor
Buy a bunch of tiny gourds and give them to guests as a keepsake of a "Little Pumpkin" baby shower. Paint them in colors to match the theme, or leave out paints for guests to decorate them on their own as they chat.
Spa Face Mist Favor
Treat guest to a relaxing face mist they can take home with them, made with just a couple of simple ingredients like witch hazel and rose water.
Homemade Sugar Scrub
Instead of pricey essential oils, this homemade sugar scrub uses baby oil and baby soap, making it smell great while still being affordable for big showers.
