25 Baby Shower Game Prizes Guests Will Actually Want To Win
These are the best ideas for baby shower game prizes.
When it comes to baby showers, games are one of the best ways to break the ice and keep things light, fun, and full of laughter. And one of my personal favorite parts of planning a baby shower? Picking out the game prizes!
Baby Shower Game Prizes Your Guests Will Love
After hosting quite a few showers over the years, I’ve learned which prizes guests actually get excited about—and which ones tend to be left behind. That’s exactly why I put this post together…to help you choose baby shower game prizes that people genuinely want to win.
Let’s be real—picking the right prizes can be tricky. Guests can range in age and may all have different relationships to the mom-to-be. So finding that perfect “one-size-fits-all” gift? Not always easy. But not to worry, I’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re planning a girls-only celebration or a co-ed backyard Baby-Q, you’ll find tons of ideas here. From cute and creative DIYs to budget-friendly prizes, I’ll walk you through a variety of baby shower game prize ideas for every guest and budget.
By the end of this post, you’ll have no problem picking out something thoughtful and fun that your guests will be super motivated to win!
Why You Should Have Game Prizes at a Baby Shower
You’ve spent time planning the cutest baby shower games, picking the perfect baby shower theme with matching decor, and have your menu set. But now….what about how to reward the winners of those games?
Baby shower game prizes for your guests are about more than just winning. Having special prizes can make the shower more memorable and add excitement to the celebration.
How to Choose the Best Baby Shower Game Prizes
Before I dive into my list of ideas for baby shower prizes…I wanted to include a few things that I find helpful to take into consideration before choosing your baby shower prizes.
Guest demographics:
Are your guests mostly women? Are you hosting a co-ed baby shower? You’ll want to select prizes that will be appreciated by any guest in attendance.
Shower size:
For large baby showers, it’s helpful to keep the prizes simple and budget-friendly. For smaller, more intimate gatherings, you might opt for something a little more luxurious. When gatherings are smaller, it’s also easier to choose a less general game prize.
Theme:
Consider tying the baby shower game prize to the theme. It’s a fun way to keep everything aligned.
Budget:
The game prizes don’t have to be expensive. There are plenty of cheap baby shower game prize ideas (several are on the list below) that still feel thoughtful, fun, and that guests will appreciate winning.
25 Best Baby Shower Game Prize Ideas for Guests
Classic Baby Shower Game Prize Ideas
1. Mini Soaps “From My Shower To Yours”
These adorable and rustic “From My Shower To Yours” soap bars make excellent baby shower prizes. Choose your favorite scent and customize the wrap to match the shower you’re hosting.
2. “Oh Baby!” Candle Prizes
Your guests will love winning one of these “Oh baby!” candles! You can choose the scent of the candle and personalize the text to make it extra special.
3. Mini Honey Jar
This “A little honey is on the way” honey jar is a sweet baby shower game prize! Personalize the wrapper to make it a special memento!
4. Succulents
These cute succulents are sure to be enjoyed by any game winner!
5. Pashmina
Spoil your game winner with this beautiful pashmina scarf! You can choose from a variety a lovely colors and personalize the tag…making it something they will always cherish.
6. Burts Bees Set
This Burt’s Bees Gift set is the perfect baby shower game prize! It comes with 5 fabulous products in a cute little gift box.
7. Stemless Wine Glasses
A stemless wine glass is something the game winner will enjoy! These stemless glasses can be personalized, making them an excellent prize and shower memento.
8. Game Prize Gift Box
This gift box is a special baby shower game prize. It comes with a succulent, soy candle, matches, a card, and is in a beautiful box!
Co-ed Baby Shower Game Prize Ideas
If you’re hosting a coed baby shower—these are the best gender neutral game prize ideas:
9. Gift Cards
Awarding gift cards is an excellent way to celebrate the winner. I love using gift cards because you can set the budget to whatever you want, and it’s something that you know will be enjoyed. My favorite gift card choices are Amazon, Starbucks, and Target.
10. Stanley Quick Flip Water Bottle
A reusable water bottle in a gender-neutral color makes a great prize for a coed baby shower!
11. Hydro Flask Mug
This Hydro Flask mug is always a favorite baby shower game prize. If you’re hosting a coed shower, be sure to choose a gender neutral color so that it will be appreciated regardless of the winner.
12. Mini Cocktail Set
A mini cocktail set is a fun and unique baby shower game prize guests will LOVE to win!
13. Cheese Board Set
Perfect for a coed shower—this mini bamboo charcuterie board comes with knives and forks. It’s a fun, unique, and useful game prize!
14. Truffles and Chocolates
Treat your game prize winner to a delicious box of chocolates or truffles! It’s a sweet prize your guests will be thrilled to win!
DIY Baby Shower Game Prizes
I always LOVE DIY baby shower game prizes. If you’re feeling extra creative and love DIY projects, here are some prize ideas for you:
15. Pedicure in a Jar
Create your own pedicure in a jar! Grab a mason jar, a bottle of nail polish, a nail clipper, a file, toe spacers, and a pumice stone. Tie a ribbon around the top of the jar and add a sweet little note to make it extra special. It can be fun to match the color of the ribbon to the theme of the baby shower…that way, you can have the prizes out and they will fit seamlessly with the decor.
16. Self-Care Gift Box
A self-care gift box is always an appreciated game prize. Create your own by including a candle, body lotion, lip balm, scrub, and bath salts. Put it all together in a cute box. Your guests will love this prize!
17. DIY Cookie Mix
Share a favorite cookie mix with your game winner by creating a DIY cookie mix in a mason jar. Add the dry ingredients to the jar. Be sure to include the full list of any extra ingredients and instructions they will need on the tag you attach to the jar.
18. DIY Bath Salts
Spoil your prize winner with delightful bath salts! This DIY bath salt kit comes with enough to make 10 different products. It’s a fun and creative way to make prizes for the shower!
Cheap and Affordable Baby Shower Game Prize Ideas
You don’t need to spend a lot on a baby shower prize for it to be meaningful. Here are some of the best cheap and affordable baby shower game prizes:
19. Mini Notebook or Journal
A mini notebook or journal is a great baby shower game prize! These often come in sets of 3 or more, making them a great option for prizes.
20. Mini Spatulas
These mini spatulas are affordable and cute! You can even personalize them to be a special memento from the shower.
21. Personalized Baby Shower Fans
Fans are a unique and thoughtful baby shower game prize. These lovely fans come with personalization options as well!
22. “Poppin Bottles” Bottle Openers
How cute are these “Poppin Bottles” bottle openers?! They come in sets of 6 and make excellent game prizes.
23. Mini Candles
These beautiful candles are great options for game prizes. These soy candles come in sets of 3. You can open the box and put each one in a different gift bag for your prize winners.
24. Bath Bombs
Awarding your winners with a special bath bomb is always a win! You can gift these out as prizes individually or use them to put together little spa gift bags for the winners.
25. Egg Whisk
This cute stainless steel egg whisk is a fun and creative game prize from Kate Aspen’s “About to Hatch” collection. It is perfect for a baby shower!
How Many Baby Shower Game Prizes Should You Have?
Now that you have your game prizes selected…how many prizes do you need to have? The answer to this popular question depends on how many games you’re playing, the type of games, as well as how many people win each game.
Here is a rule of thumb to follow:
- 3 to 5 games: Have 1 prize per game.
- Diaper raffle or bingo: 1 big prize.
- Ties or runner-ups: It is a good idea to have a couple of extra prizes on hand just in case you do have a tie or want something for a close runner up.
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Final Thoughts | Best Baby Shower Game Prizes
The best baby shower game prizes are the ones that fit your budget, make your guests smile, and keep the celebration feeling fun.
Whether you put together your own DIY creations, stick with tried-and-true classics, or choose prizes that are coed-friendly…the prizes that are thoughtful are the ones that I’ve found always leave a lasting impression.
I hope that this list of baby shower game prizes has helped you to select the best ones for the celebration you will be hosting.
