Have you ever wished that you could have a baby shower without having to worry that guests will leave unhappy? Well, you’re in luck! The party decor and the food might seem to be the most significant aspects of the party, but that’s not always the case.
People may have different expectations, but the baby shower game prizes are what really matter
So, whether you’re looking for party favors or diaper raffle prizes, here are 101 clever ideas that won’t leave your guests disappointed.
These prizes are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face — be prepared to receive some extra love and attention for handing them out!
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History of Baby Shower Game Prizes
In this list, you will find out what to give as party favors at a baby shower, prizes for Baby shower games, and what are the top prizes for baby shower door prizes.
The Best Baby Shower Game Prizes (and Gender Reveal)
Get ready for some fun with our Baby Shower favors and prize list ideas.
There are lots of ideas here for a boy or girl baby shower, a dad shower, gender reveal parties, an adoption party, a diaper raffle, and a Christening or Baptism.
What is a Baby Shower?
The good news of a new baby isn’t just exciting for parents. It’s likely that the future grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and other family members will also be eager to welcome the new addition to the family.
One of the most traditional ways of expressing your joy at being pregnant is through a baby shower. A baby shower is one of the most traditional ways in which your loved ones come together to express their joy at your pregnancy.
The occasion is an opportunity for family and friends to spend time with an expectant couple and to “shower” them with love, gifts, and warm wishes before the birth. Experiencing the upcoming arrival of the new bundle of joy and celebrating the soon-to-be mom is a joy.
A Baby Shower: When Should You Have One?
A baby shower doesn’t have to happen at a specific time. It is common for baby showers to be held approximately four to six weeks before the baby is due. In this way, guests can make sure to choose gifts and decorations based on the baby’s gender.
How To Plan A Baby Shower
Baby showers aren’t traditionally planned by expectant mothers themselves. Rather, friends and family members typically organize the party together. It is designed to shower a mom and her newborn baby with gifts.
If you don’t know anyone who can plan your baby shower, ask a friend or a family member to do so. It is fine to turn to someone who knows you well for assistance.
You may also want to create a baby gift registry. When guests are uncertain of what to give you, a registry can be very helpful. In addition, it can prevent duplicate gifts delivered from different guests.
Baby Shower Games
You’ll find plenty of games to keep guests entertained, from guessing the size of mom’s belly to “Guess the Baby’s Gender.” Check out Pinterest for fun baby shower game ideas.
What Are Good Prizes for Baby Shower Games?
Keeping the guests’ energy up is also a special treat with fun-filled baby shower games. Your first step should be to set a budget. If you need additional ideas, you can find super cheap ideas here if you have a limited budget.
Fun Tip!
I love this Snarky Adult Coloring Book about #MOMLIFE that you can find here. It’s a big hit with guests too, and very entertaining!
In case children are attending the shower, prizes should be selected so that they can also possibly win something they like.
#1 – Baby Girl Shower Prizes
You could offer items such as Mani-Pedi Gift Sets, Margarita kits, or wine and chocolates at baby girl showers. Consider a mini wine bottle draped in pink tulle with a bow as another idea.
- Handmade Beauty Items
- Cookie Mix in a Jar
- Fill reusable plastic water bottles or tumblers with goodies
- Pedicure in a mug
- Wine Glass
- Pink Keychains
- Nail Polish
- Baked Goods
- Soaps by Bath & Body Works
- Picture Frames
A top pick for girl showers is these pink pitter-patter soap favors that come in individually wrapped gift boxes. The cutest thing ever!!
#2 – Baby Boy Shower Prizes
- Personalized Gift a Tree Favors
- Boy Themed Painted Rocks
- Potholder Gifts
- Blue Washcloth Lollipops
- Prize Pack
- Gift Basket
- Champagne with Baby Shower Tags
- Ready to Pop Popcorn Treats
- Baby Shower Scrunchies
- Ornaments
There are no words to describe how adorable these Baby Shower Gift Favors are and I am 100% serious. I love them so much, that I will definitely be ordering them the next time I throw a shower!
#3 – Dad Shower
Baby Shower prizes for games at dad’s showers are a must too. There are so many fun ideas for men to enjoy!
- Cigars
- Golf Accessories
- Beef Jerky
- Tools
- Beer
- Sports Gifts
- Football
- Bottle Opener
- Stuff for Man Cave
- Lottery Tickets
#4 – Gender Reveal Party
Guests vote on the gender of the baby during a gender reveal party. At the appropriate time, the gender is revealed after the votes have been cast for (boy or girl). A gender reveal winning team prize will be awarded to Team Boy or Team Girl if the guess is confirmed correct.
Here are some winners’ rewards!
- The Mega Million Lotto Ticket (if you only want to buy one, give it to each winner and have them sign it).
- Lottery tickets distributed individually
- Prize tickets for a prize table
- Gift Cards
- Awards
#5 – Adoption Party Ideas
Celebrating the adoption finalization is such a beautiful experience and it is very sentimental. The adoption of a baby, child, or teen is a special occasion. Our goal was to come up with unique prizes for adoption shower games.
- A gift that came from the child’s homeland or the child’s country of origin
- This is Us Family Name Sign
- Garden Stone
- Keepsake
- Ornament
- In the name of the winner of the adoption shower game, a donation will be made to an orphanage or adoption foundation.
#6 – Diaper Raffle
By bringing any size diaper, you will be entered for a chance to win a prize at the diaper raffle. The prize can be anything from small to large, whatever you decide. Most often, it’ll be the centerpieces in the middle of the table like a door prize, a gift basket, or more tickets for the prize table that are raffled off.
#7 – Virtual Baby Shower Games
Recently, a team member took part in a Zoom meeting that included virtual baby shower games for twins. What a great idea! In my days as a military spouse, I would have enjoyed playing baby shower games virtually.
At my sister’s shower, I would have still felt like I wasn’t missing out on any of the “Price is right games.” It would have been fun to play the games online and still feel apart.
However, you should have creative prizes for your virtual baby shower game ideas. Below are some fun ideas to give over the computer.
- eGift Cards
- Private Cooking Lesson
- Custom Snack Boxes (the recipient can choose)
- A music subscription
- Message from Their Favorite Celeb
- Food Delivery
- Book Subscription
- Local gift cards
- Video streaming service
- Online class subscription
#8 – DIY Baby Shower Prizes
Among the cutest baby shower ideas, I have ever seen were DIY dollar tree baby shower prizes and they didn’t let me down. It’s not uncommon to find candy-filled baby bottles and super cool trophies to brag about.
Here are some more ideas to get you started the right way.
- Customize Etsy’s digital party favors by adding gifts
- Gift a Tree
- A coffee cup filled with easy prizes
- Baskets of baked goods
- Date Night Gift Basket
- Secret Family Recipes
- Sweets made from scratch
- Film Night Basket
- Basket of Movies
- Redbox Movie DIY
Baby Shower Door Prizes for Guests
Are you planning on giving door prizes to your guests as well?
Guests love to win adult prizes! You could do this by collecting thank you card envelopes with guest names and addresses written on them. Draw five names for a door prize (more or less is optional) throughout the party.
In this way, you can create a sense of anticipation and excitement before and after you play the games.
Baby Shower Game Prizes
Oh Baby - Baby Shower Seed Packet Party Favors
Ready to hand out this wildflower mix to your guests?
Diamond Pen Rhinestones
Women will love this 12 pack of diamond pens! Perfect for their purses or desk at work.
Slime Baby Bottle Putty
Kids will LOVE this baby bottle slime! Perfect prize idea for the kids at the shower!
Manicure Party Favors
Did someone say manicure? A favorite party favor amongst guests!
Bath Bombs
Who doesn't love something that will help you smell amazing?!
Small Gift Bags with Ribbon Handles
Fillable Gold Mini bags that will look awesome on the prize table!
Hilarious Baby Shower Scratch Off Game
Still need a hilarous diaper raffle or baby shower game?
Temporary Henna Metallic Tattoos, 75 Tats
Add a unique and fun twist to any baby shower with these awesome Henna tattoos!
Born To Be Wild Party Favor Box, Cute Jungle Themed Zoo Animals for Baby Shower (24 Boxes)
Cutest baby shower party favors!
Gold Crown Fillable Party Favors
Adorable idea for baby shower decor or party favors!
Baby Shower Games - 40 Cards Emoji Pictionary, Fun Guessing Game
Still need a fun game idea?!
Royal Prince Charming Candy Sticker Favors
Such a cool addition to add to the hershey kisses at your shower!
Jelly Belly Jelly Bean Party Favors (24 pack)
Kids and Adults will love these Jelly Belly themed Baby Shower favors!
Ann Clark Cookie Cutters 5-Piece Baby Shower Cookie Cutter Set
Hand out for favors or create Onesie, Bib, Rattle, Bottle, and Baby Carriage cookies to give at your party!
Philadelphia Candies Milk Chocolate Covered OREO Cookies, Blue Stork (It's a Boy!)
How awesome would these be to recieve?!
Pink Elephant Cupcake Toppers Cake Picks - Girl Baby Shower Decorations Supplies - 25 pieces
OMG! These are too cute...
Kate Aspen Mommy and Me Sweet as Can Bee Ceramic Honeybee Salt and Pepper Shakers
Guests will love these...
My Water Broke Baby Shower Game
A MUST SEE game to play at any shower...
Poppin Baby Bottle Shaped Bottle Openers
24 Beautifully packaged party favors...
Radiant Rosette Collection of Live Succulent Plants, Hand Selected Variety Pack of Mini Succulents | Collection of 20
Highly recommended for baby shower party favors!
Cutest Duck Gift Soap Favors for Rubber Ducky Theme Baby Shower Favors (24 Boxes)
Loveable party favors that everyone will enjoy...
Baby Shower Games
- Baby Shower Lotto Game Cards (24 Count)
- Shower Scratch Tickets (24 Pack)
- Tummy Measure Game
- Baby Word Scramble Game
- My Water Broke Baby Ice Game
- The Price Is Right
- Pin the Bottle On The Baby Game
People Also Ask
How Many Prizes for Baby Shower?
Typically, the amount of prizes for a baby shower is determined by the number of guests. For instance, if there are ten guests, you should hand out at least two to three prizes per ten people.
What are good baby shower prizes?
There is no wrong way to offer a baby shower prize. You can give small gifts like soaps, goodie bags, or candles, or you can give larger gifts like a diaper bag, gift certificate, or home décor, depending on your budget.
How much to spend on baby shower prizes?
Be sure to set aside a certain amount towards baby shower prize gift ideas if you are planning a baby shower or gender reveal party. A $50 – $100 prize budget would suffice if I was throwing a party for 25 guests. It really depends on what you’re willing to spend. You can spend more or less.
Conclusion
Whether you’re still trying to figure out your baby names, printing your baby bump games, or taking cara babies. This list will give you an idea of what attendees will love at the shower for small prizes, big prize ideas, and everything in between.
Plus, adding baby shower balloons, or party balloons is a fun party idea too.
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This is such a great post and I will definitely be pinning it for any future baby showers that I need to help plan! I love your links for games too! These are always to hard to come with and it always seems like I play the same ones at every shower I got to. Great suggestions!!
Awe. Thank you so much, Stephanie! I’m so glad that it was helpful for you.
These are some really great ideas. I’d be happy to win any of these prizes.
Thanks, Emily! 🙂
Awesome! many times is so difficult to plan a party and regarding a baby shower the prices are very important to keep our guests entertained and happy to play the games and of course win! thanks for all the nice ideas! 😀
Awe. You’re very welcome! I’m so glad that the ideas could help. Have a great day! 🙂
Good fun games and gifting ideas. I have two baby showers to attend in a few months. Will recommend a few for us all to be entertained.
Yay! Thanks for recommending! There are some really great gift ideas. 🙂
These are great ideas. I hope I never get another pink or blue bubblegum cigar. I really like the themed cookie idea.
LOL! Thank you, those are a huge hit at baby showers. 🙂