10 DIY Baby Shower Favors Guests Will Actually Want to Take Home

Let’s be honest for a second party favors can be cute, but often impractical. Guests leave them behind, or they get tossed into a drawer, never to be seen again. Not this time. These DIY baby shower favors are cute, useful, and customizable with something for everyone to love. Whether you’re after sweet treats, spa-worthy goodies, or keepsakes that grow, you’ll find inspiration here to wow your guests.

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1. Sweet “About to Pop” Popcorn Bags

Snack favors are always a hit because they’re tasty and easy to take home. With these popcorn bags, you get a double win: they’re budget-friendly to make in bulk and perfectly themed with a cheeky “Ready to Pop!” tag. Display them in a basket and they’ll double as party décor until it’s time for guests to grab one on the way out.

Shopping List:

• Gourmet popcorn (caramel, kettle, or classic butter)
• Kraft or clear treat bags
• Ribbon or baker’s twine
• Printable “Ready to Pop!” tags

How to Make It:

1. Pop or buy fresh popcorn.
2. Scoop portions into each bag, leaving room to seal.
3. Punch holes in your tags and thread ribbon through.
4. Tie the bags closed with bows.
5. Arrange in baskets or trays to make them part of your décor.

With these favors, guests won’t just smile they’ll snack.

2. Mini Succulent Pots

Succulents make for living favors that last long after the party. They’re easy to care for, stylish, and tie beautifully into the baby shower theme with a “Watch Me Grow” tag. Guests can place them on a windowsill or desk as a sweet reminder of your celebration.

Shopping List:

• Small succulents (buy in bulk)
• Mini pots (terracotta, ceramic, or painted to match your theme)
• Potting soil
• Ribbon, twine or lace wraps
• Printable tags (“Watch Me Grow” or “Thanks for Coming”)

How to Make It:

1. Pot each succulent with soil in your chosen container.
2. Clean off excess soil and wipe pots down.
3. Tie ribbon or twine around each pot for decoration.
4. Add a tag that matches your shower theme.

These are eco-friendly, thoughtful, and completely customizable to your color palette.

3. Baby Bottle Candy Jars

Playful yet practical, these candy-filled mini baby bottles are a baby shower classic with good reason. They’re inexpensive, colorful, and can be customized with candies that match your shower colors. Guests can enjoy them immediately or save them for a sweet treat later.

Shopping List:

• Mini plastic baby bottles (favor size)
• Pastel candies (M&Ms, jelly beans, Sixlets)
• Ribbon, tulle, or lace
• Printable “Thank You” tags

How to Make It:

1. Wash and dry the bottles thoroughly.
2. Fill with pastel candies to the top.
3. Tie ribbon or tulle around the neck.
4. Attach a tag for a polished touch.

They’re simple to make but look festive and thoughtful displayed on your dessert table.

Image Prompt:
Close-up of pastel-colored candy (pink, blue, yellow, and white M&Ms) inside mini plastic baby bottles, each tied with satin ribbon and displayed in a white wicker tray with soft fabric lining, styled on a pastel backdrop with blurred balloons behind.

4. DIY Candle Tins

A candle is a gift that feels indulgent but is easy to DIY in batches. With soft scents like lavender, vanilla, or citrus, these little tins bring a touch of spa luxury to your baby shower favors. Dress them up with printable labels that match your theme, and guests will leave with a favor they can truly enjoy.

Shopping List:

• Soy wax flakes
• Metal tins with lids
• Wicks + stickers
• Fragrance oil (lavender, vanilla, or citrus)
• Printable baby shower labels
• Ribbon for finishing touches

How to Make It:

1. Melt soy wax in a heatproof pitcher.
2. Stir in fragrance oil gently.
3. Place a wick sticker in each tin to hold the wick in place.
4. Pour in the wax and let it set fully (3–4 hours).
5. Seal with lids, decorate with labels, and tie ribbon if desired.

Your guests will feel pampered, and you’ll love how chic these look displayed.

5. Onesie-Shaped Sugar Cookies

Cookies are the ultimate edible favor, and onesie-shaped sugar cookies are as sweet as they come. Decorated in soft pastels or gender-neutral tones, they’ll have guests snapping photos before taking them home to eat.

Shopping List:

• Baby onesie cookie cutter
• Sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Royal icing mix
• Gel food coloring in baby shower colors
• Piping bags and tips
• Clear cellophane cookie bags + ribbon

How to Make It:

1. Roll out dough and cut with a onesie cookie cutter.
2. Bake, then let cookies cool fully.
3. Mix royal icing, divide into bowls, and color as needed.
4. Outline and flood each cookie with icing, then add details once set.
5. Let dry overnight before packaging in cellophane bags with ribbon.

They’re both décor and dessert and not one will be left behind.

6. Bath Salt Tubes

Nothing says “thank you” like a relaxing soak. Bath salts packaged in pretty test tubes (affiliate) or mini jars are spa-worthy favors that your guests will actually use. Customize with dried flowers (affiliate) or essential oils for a luxurious touch.

Shopping List:

• Epsom salt + baking soda
• Essential oils (lavender, rose, or eucalyptus)
• Dried flower petals
• Glass test tubes with corks or mini jars
• Twine or ribbon

How to Make It:

1. Mix 2 parts Epsom salt with 1 part baking soda.
2. Stir in a few drops of essential oil.
3. Sprinkle in dried petals for color and texture.
4. Spoon into test tubes or jars, seal, and decorate with twine.

These pretty favors double as bathroom décor until guests are ready to use them.

7. Mini Rubber Duck Soaps

Rubber duckies are iconic for baby showers and when they’re turned into mini soaps, they’re not just cute, they’re useful. Each guest gets a little favor that makes them smile and adds cheer to their bathroom.

Shopping List:

• Melt-and-pour soap base
• Soap-safe colorants in pastel tones
• Mini rubber duck toys
• Silicone molds
• Clear bags + ribbon

How to Make It:

1. Melt soap base in small cubes until smooth.
2. Add colorant and fragrance oil if desired.
3. Pour into molds, nestle a mini duck inside.
4. Let cool completely before removing.
5. Wrap in clear bags and tie with ribbon.

These soaps are both playful and practical, which makes them perfect for shower favors.

8. Hot Cocoa Jars

For fall and winter showers, nothing is more comforting than hot cocoa. Layer cocoa mix, marshmallows, and chocolate chips in mini jars, then add a ribbon and spoon. It’s cozy, seasonal, and guaranteed to be enjoyed.

Shopping List:

• Hot cocoa mix
• Mini marshmallows
• Chocolate chips or sprinkles
• Small mason jars
• Ribbon, twine, or spoons for decoration

How to Make It:

1. Layer cocoa mix, marshmallows, and chocolate chips in each jar.
2. Seal tightly with the lid.
3. Tie ribbon or twine around the rim and add a spoon or tag.

They look adorable on display and taste even better later.

9. Lip Balm Pots

A lip balm is a practical little luxury, and making them yourself is easier than you’d think. Guests can slip them in their bags and use them long after the party ends — and you can customize the flavors to your liking.

Shopping List:

• Beeswax pellets
• Coconut oil or shea butter
• Flavor oils (peppermint, vanilla, or berry)
• Mini lip balm containers
• Printable baby shower labels

How to Make It:

1. Melt beeswax with coconut oil in a heatproof bowl.
2. Add a few drops of flavor oil.
3. Pour mixture into lip balm containers.
4. Let cool fully before adding lids and labels.

They’re useful, pampering, and easy to make in bulk.

10. Seed Packet Favors

Eco-friendly and symbolic, seed packet favors let guests take home a little piece of your celebration. With a tag that says “Let Love Grow” or “Watch Me Bloom,” they’re a perfect fit for a baby shower.

Shopping List:

• Mini kraft or glassine envelopes
• Seed packets (wildflowers, herbs, or vegetables)
• Printable labels or stickers
• Twine or washi tape

How to Make It:

1. Portion seeds into mini envelopes.
2. Seal with a label or washi tape.
3. Add a tag and tie with twine.

Guests will remember your shower when they see the plants sprouting weeks later.

Wrap-Up

These DIY baby shower favors are thoughtful, practical, and guaranteed to impress. From edible goodies to pampering treats and eco-friendly keepsakes, each one can be personalized to fit your theme and budget. Add ribbons, labels, and your own flair your guests will head home not only feeling celebrated but also excited to enjoy their favor.

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