Posted by QuickReadAbout.com Staff in Think back to some of the best baby shower favors you’ve ever gotten, and some of the worst as well. What makes one idea fun and original while another idea just makes people scratch their head in question? There really is a simple solution to choosing unique and fun baby shower favors that all your guests will love, and we’ll outline those here.
The first thing to remember is that baby shower favors should be fun. Sometimes when choosing wedding favors, a bride will want something elegant and traditional to match the theme and tone of her wedding, but rarely are baby showers elegant and formal. So don’t hesitate to get a little creative with toys and other unique ideas.
Purchasing baby shower favors online is of course possible, and there are many companies that offer a wide variety of options. If you’re pressed for time or don’t really have a creative and artistic side, you can certainly purchase something that your budget will allow for. However, if you want to make your own baby shower favors there are a few things to keep in mind. First, remember that it doesn’t necessarily need to be about babies. There will probably be many guests who don’t have children or whose children are all grown up. Make your favors something that everyone will enjoy. For example, small picture frames, boxes of chocolate, or little dishes that can be used for candy or keys are typically appropriate.
Many people like to assemble scrapbooks and keep mementos, so a good idea for baby shower favors is personalized candy bar wrappers. These come in a wide variety of styles and can typically match the color or theme of your shower. Those who don’t want to keep the wrapper will appreciate the candy bar inside. Don’t try to make these yourself as they are usually printed on special paper using high-tech printers so that the ink won’t smudge or smear. Some good places to get them online are www.FavorsAndWraps.com, www.CandyBarWrap.com, and www.TheCandyBarWrapper.com, just to name a few.
If you want to make your own baby shower favors, be sure you have an exact idea in mind before you begin shopping and assembling. If you want to put some chocolate in tulle or cellophane bags, buy just enough for one or two bags and then estimate how much you’ll need for each guest. Don’t just haphazardly buy a bunch of materials and assume that everything will work out. And you can also easily buy too much material and be stuck with extra bags or candy or something else when estimating how much you’ll need for your baby shower favors.
Ideas for homemade baby shower favors include sugar cookies in the shape of a heart or duck or teddy bear which you wrap in colored cellophane, baby food jars filled with chocolate or candy and wrapped with a large pink or blue ribbon, or small wooden boxes you can buy at a craft supply store and paint or decorate yourself.