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Thoughtful Baby Shower Favors
By B.L. Hill
There are so many different things available now that you can use for the perfect favors. The occasion of a is sure to be meaningful to all those invited, especially the guest of honor, when careful attention is paid to this important detail. Suggestions range from a give away centerpiece, to pampering favors and so much more.
Baby shower favors are small, thoughtful gifts offered to the guests as a thank you for attending the shower. If games are planned, favors are often offered as game prizes. Sometimes these favors are integrated with the theme, but they don't have to be. It all depends upon the preference of the hostess.
While there may not be a limit on your imagination for favors, there probably is a limit to your budget. If you want to go for elaborate favors, see if a group of other guest would like to contribute to the cause. You might even delegate the whole event to separate people who can help take care of different tasks, such as shopping for decorations and buying favors for the guests and the games.
Another smart idea to save money is to use the favors as part of the decorations or incorporating the favors into one of the games as prizes. Baby bottles filled with assorted candies make great balloon weights. They can also double as a centerpiece for tables. When the party is over, the guests can empty the contents into a take-home bag and give the bottles to the mommy-to-be. If the mother plans to breastfeed, choose another type of weight, such as small packs of diapers. If you prefer, you can use these decorations for smaller tables and choose a larger centerpiece for the main table.
Most choices for favors can be categorized into four main groups:
Edible, personalized, decorative and pampering.
A few examples of edible favors include baby socks filled with candies, baby pacifier lollipops, or baby feet gummies.
Personalized favors are items you can engrave or that have photos of the guests, like small picture frames with a group shot.
Decorative and pampering choices include scented votive candles, soaps or candles shaped like ducks, bunnies, baby booties, or baby bottles. Any of these items serve well as decorations. If you do end up using the centerpiece or other decorations as favors, wait until the end of the party to hand them out to the guests.
Baby shower favors are not a requirement by any means, but they are nice to have and a reminder for the guests after the party is over. Everyone likes to walk away from a party with a little something, and favors can leave a smile on everyone's face.
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