By Janet R.

Even though it is not mandatory to give something to the guests before they leave the baby shower, it is always a nice gesture to give party favors that are really for them. If you are the organizer of such event, probably you may find it a little tricky to decide which favor you should pick. Baby shower favors can be purchased from a party store or made at home. Regardless of what your decision – to buy or to make – your goal is to provide the guests a memorabilia of the event that they will never forget throughout the years.

If you are a DIY-lover, you might think of making self-made baby shower favors. It is creative and crafty, and the best way to show off a personality. Creating homemade baby shower favors are not that difficult, but you need to start making way ahead of time considering that you will need to make plenty for the people invited to the party. Also, you want to keep mind the theme of the shower, and of course your budget. There are lots of fun DIY baby shower favor ideas to choose from, here are some that you may like to consider:

Baby Bottles -you can purchase plastic baby bottles at your local dollar store in a very cheap price. These bottles can be filled with sweet treats such as chocolates, button candies, mints, jelly beans, or almond. You can simply decorate them with a tied ribbon around the bottle’s neck and a tag that has a ‘thank you’ message.

Organza Bags – you can make your own little organza bags or but them at a local craft store or specialty shop. These little bags may come in different colors or if you want to only use one color for all, then it’s all fine. You can fill each bag with candies, chocolates, almonds, or bath salts. Again, you can use tags to add a finishing touch on the bags and to provide a personalized detail.

Plastic Bottles/Glass Jars -these containers are easy to find in variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. If you don’t see it at local stores, find them online. You can purchase them online in a large quantities, at a discount price. These containers can accommodate bath salts, bubble bath, baby lotion, shower gel, or even baby powder. To add a personalized touch, you can use custom stickers, labels or tags where names of the mom and baby and the shower date are imprinted.

Flower Pots -if the shower has a green theme, you can think of giving small flower pots or potted plants as favors of the party. Even showers which have different kind of themes use flower pots as souvenirs too, because they serve as excellent remembrance of the event as plants continue to grow. These are ideal baby shower favors that the guests can nurture and cherish for years to come.

With the advent of the Internet, it is now easier to find unique ideas when it comes to baby shower favors. Apart from that, if you are looking for baby shower gifts, you can find a wide selection of cute and unique gift ideas online, from personalized baby clothes to personalized toys, and personalized nursery furniture to personalized baby gift baskets.

About the Author: Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. If you’re looking for personalized baby gifts, visit the website Prettybabygifts.com and browse their extensive collection. Find baby gifts more online!

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