Practical Baby Shower Favors

In all honesty, there are many baby shower favors that are not the most practical of sorts. Votive candles are cute, but where will you place something so tiny? Not to mention how quickly it will burn down. Little piggy banks and salt and pepper shakers are adorable too, but how much can they really hold? You're going out on a limb to find the perfect baby shower favor and spend a good buck on them, so you'll want to purchase something that's not only great quality and cute, but that your guests will appreciate and use. That's why practical baby shower favors are so popular and a great choice if you're looking for some one of a kind baby shower favor ideas.

Below you'll find some of our most practical and unique baby shower favors that have been favored by many mom-to-be's this past season. Not only do these favors look good, but they're useful, and majority of them are best sellers on our site! A lot of them are also gender neutral, so whether you're having a boy or a girl, or even a co-ed baby shower, many of these favors are suitable for a man or a woman.

1. "Over the Moon" Vintage Moon Bookmark Baby Shower Favors - Women can never seem to get enough of this adorable favor! One of the main reasons it's loved by all is because the packaging screams "baby shower," but the favor itself doesn't. The quality is really great too, and it can be used for years to come by any book lover.

2. “She'll Soon See Her Feet Again!" Five Piece Pedicure Set - This is perfect for a baby girl, and as long as you're not having a co-ed baby shower. This is small enough to be kept in any woman's purse, medicine cabinet or night stand. It's great for emergency repairs: whether it's a snagged cuticle, or chipped or broken nail, you have all the supplies you need in here for a quick fix.

3. “Baby On Board” Expandable Pen Baby Shower Favors in Car Seat Packaging - This pen is great for anyone on the go. It's perfect for being kept in a car or a handbag, and definitely doesn't take up a lot of space. As you can see from the name and the image, it's expandable!

4. “About to Hatch” Kitchen Egg Timer Baby Shower Favors (Yellow Only) - Though only currently available in yellow, we're expecting the pink and the blue to make a comeback very soon. Though yellow is gender neutral, so if it doesn't mess with your color scheme, go for it! Though many ovens have built in timers today, there's nothing wrong with feeling extra safe. Not to mention, this timer is loud! So you'll never have to worry about burning your food.

5. Baby Shower Brownies - ...As well as any other edible item, such as personalized lollipops! But we've chosen these because they're just so yummy. The chewy, fudgy chocolate brownie; the smooth and creamy chocolate dipping: these brownies are irresistible. A great favor because you know they won't go to waste!

6. Towel Cakes - Towel cakes are fairly new in the market, and the sales for them are jaw dropping. It's amazing how something so simple can be decorate so pretty! Some clever folding, decorate packaging and a nice cherry on top turn plain towels into works of art. These look great on your tables, and won't go to waste. Everyone can use an extra washcloth or hand towel in the bathroom.

7. “Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice” Ceramic Sugar Bowl - These are the perfect favor for a shower for a baby girl! Unlike many favors, which seem to be undersized, this is fairly large for a favor. The sugar bowl is roughly 3" x 3". So it actually holds a decent amount of granulated sugar or cubes. Not to mention the gorgeous quality.

8. "Delightfully Dotted" Ceramic Polka-Dot Photo Frame - Though place card holders and frames seem to be losing their popularity, this frame certainly changes all of that. Unlike most frames, which seem to be made of low budget plastic, this is made of fine white ceramic. Not only will it hold a place card, but a picture of the newborn after he or she arrives.

9. Baby Shower Candy Jars - These favors have been best sellers for ages now, and why shouldn't they be? Good quality, free personalization, unique theme and color options, and a low price? You can get these for as low as $0.99! Fill them up with candy, wildflower seeds, or whatever your heart desires. Post-shower, they can hold small items such as paper clips, thumbtacks, even spices.

10. “About to Pop!” Popcorn Favor Box (Set of 24) - These favor boxes have been best selling baby shower favors for as long as we can remember. The simple, DIY favor is great for the low budget and creative host or hostess. At the highest price, you're only paying about $0.85 per box! Fill them up with candy or popcorn kernels for a cheap and fun favor.

© 2010 Kelsey Bowen, Little Things Baby