Picking Favors For Boy Baby Shower

Choosing favors for a boy's baby shower can prove difficult if this is something you have never done before. Giving each guest a favor is a way of saying "Thanks for coming and contributing," so it is important that you choose suitable favors. The possibilities are endless, but here are a few ideas.

Favors that reflect parents' interests

Baby showers are not just about the coming baby; they are also about the expecting parents. Think about the mother's interests and those of her partner. Is there a small, cute token or trinket you could give out as a reminder of the couple? For instance, if the mother loves horses, you could give out small stuffed horses or rocking-horse-themed goodies.

Favors that come back to the baby

One way to keep the focus on the baby at the shower is to give guests favors you expect them to personalize and return. For a small crowd, you can pass out inexpensive blue or brown picture frames, and ask each guest to decorate them at home before the baby boy arrives. Have them include a picture of themselves or their families in the frames and return it, so the child has lovely reminders of his loved ones as he grows up.

Traditional favors

If you are not the type to stray from convention, there is nothing wrong with passing out traditional favors. Fill small white boxes with candies that say "It's a boy." You could also pass out candle holders, mugs, glasses or other items with the baby's name on them, if the couple has chosen a name. There are a variety of pre-made shower favors available from party stores and online retailers like The Corner Stork (www.cornerstorkbabygifts.com). Look for cute, fun designs like choo-choos, rubber ducks, sail boats and other boyish themes.

Choosing favors when throwing a baby boy's shower is a matter of creativity. You can think outside the box to come up with something unique, while traditional store-bought favors make lovely tokens of appreciation, too.

Pass out inexpensive blue or brown picture frames

by Jill Mason, Events & Parties & Weddings writer