Baby Shower Favors

When putting together a baby shower, besides looking for the proper venue, writing out invitations, and ensuring the menu is satisfactory for everyone concerned, choosing baby shower favors has become more than just routine but one which encompasses creativity in providing a piece of memorabilia commemorative of the event.

Therefore, let’s take a look at some selections that will sure to be innovative, memorable, and creative.

Plants/Flowers. This is one item that is not only original but unique as well. Presenting guests with a potted plant or flower, not as an inanimate object meant to be put on a shelf or in a drawer, but will grows and fill the home with a fragrant air. It is a constant reminder of the special day.

Candles. While there are many types of candles, here is an idea that is also quite unique. Present your guests with a tea candle set in a real china cup with saucer. It also comes with a waxed wedge of lemon placed every so gently on the cup’s rim. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Candle Holder. At yankeecandle.com, you can purchase beautiful votive candle holders which can be inscribed with text. Candles are "hot" these days, and having enough candle holders on hand is a must. Why not give your guests an item that is not only useful, but will also be a memorable reminder of this wonderful day.

Measuring Tape. Hold on now! This is not just any measuring tape. This favor is found at herbabyshower.com, and is really quite impressive. Priced at $1.99, this is a special measuring tape which is available in heart shape or round. There is a label on it which reads "Love Beyond Measure" and is placed in a white organza pouch, along with a matching satin ribbon. Now that’s unique!

Chocolate. Yes, this may not be a unique gift, but this particular idea is certainly original. Go online to hersheygifts.com and order their thank you kisses. They offer 24 sheer organza bags, each filled with 2 ounces of Hershey kisses. But wait! The plume on the wrapping says "Thank you." What better way to thank your guests for coming to the baby shower than with a box of chocolates. In addition, the boxes are gift-wrapped as well which will save you additional time. Besides, who doesn’t love chocolate!

These are just a few suggestions for baby shower favors that you might want to utilize at your next shower. There are hundreds of others items online which you can peruse when you have time – but, these are all wonderful ideas that will surely make the mom-to-be and guests very happy.