eighty five Cheap Baby Shower Ideas (Cute & Fun!)

Then at the shower you and the parents-to-be can create a time capsule for the baby.

43. Baby Mad Libs

Did you love doing Mad Libs as a kid? Many of us did. That’s why it makes such an awesome baby shower game.

Vote on whose Mad Lib was the funniest.

You can get free printable baby Mad Libs from Pinterest тук.

44. Find the Guest

Okay, if you’re looking for a fun game, give find the guest a try. Before the shower, write a list of fun or unique things about each guest. Then give each of your guests a copy of the list. Then guests need to match the names with the facts – either by just guessing or by mingling.

The guest who gets the most matches wins.

45. Guess Who

Guess Who is sort of like Find the Guest, only with photos instead.

Basically, you ask guests for photos of themselves when they were babies.

I would ask guests to email you photocopies of these photos, so you don’t have to worry about damaging or local precious childhood photos.

Then print out these photos, number each one, and stick them on a corkboard or poster board.

At the shower, ask your guests to write down which photo is of which guest. Then the person who gets the most answers right wins the game.

46. Baby bucket list

A cute, fun activity to do at a baby shower is to create a baby bucket list. Just have your guests write down the things they think that new parents will enjoy doing with their baby. You could guess things like what things they enjoyed doing with their own parents as kids.

All you need are some notecards and some pens. You can give the notecards to the new mom at the end of the party and they can be added to a scrapbook for the baby’s first year.

47. Diaper notes

All you need for this game is a pack of plain diapers and a pack of sharpies. Then at the shower, have your guests write a funny, motivational, or cute little note on the diapers for the parents-to-be.

48. The Price Is Right

The Price is Right is a classic, so why not give it a try at your baby shower.

Gather some everyday baby essentials, like packs of diapers, formula, baby socks, baby bottles and pacifiers. The mom-to-be may already have these items, so you could ask to use what she has.

At the shower, have guests write down how much they think each item costs. Just like in the TV show, the person who is closest to the price, without going over it, wins.

49. Baby Shower Scramble

Baby shower scramble is another fun game to consider. And all you need is some paper, pens, and a timer.

Choose some longish birth/baby-related words, like cesarian or pacifier and then asks guests to come up with new words from the letters.

Or you can scramble each word and have guests figure out what each word is. Like loganesioistthes, would be anesthesiologist.

The guest who gets the most wins!

50. Who Is It: Mom or Dad?

This is a super fun game that can also help everyone get to know the expectant parents better.

Ask the parents-to-be for 5 да се 10 memorable moments from when they were kids.

Например, you could say, “I played with dolls until I was 11.”

Write a list of these and print it out.

Then have guests guess whether it was mom or dad.

The person with the most correct guesses is the winner.

51. Nursery Rhyme Quiz

This is a whimsical, fun game that everyone’s sure to enjoy. Basically, you write down nursery rhymes leaving blanks – you can easily copy and paste them from the internet into a Word document and then remove certain words. Then you give everyone a copy of the papers.

Next, you ask your guests to fill in the blanks and whoever gets the most correct wins.

52. Baby Shower Bingo

Baby shower bingo is a classic. All you need is a printout of a bingo board game that includes various baby items on it. The boards must all be different. So the baby items need to be in a different order on each board.

Guests should play the bingo game while the mom opens her presents.

You can find lots of free printable baby bingo games online, like this one from Pampers.

Baby Shower Prizes

Okay, so now you have some fun baby shower games and activities to do at the shower, so what about the prizes?

They can get pricey, right?

Don’t worry; there are plenty of cheap baby shower prizes that your guests will love.

53. Mini bottles of alcohol

Travel size bottles of alcohol like vodka or tequila can make for great gifts.

54. Candles

Scented candles are a great prize since most people like candles. They’re pretty cheap too.

55. Lotions

Lotions are super cheap, but also make for good prizes.

56. Coffee mugs

Everyone needs a coffee mug, which is why they’re often appreciated as prizes.

57. Kitchen accessories

Kitchen accessories, whether it’s a bottle opener or lime squeezer, can also make for a practical prize.

58. Nail stuff

From a red nail polish to a French manicure kit, nail stuff makes for a great prize.

59. Spa kits

Another good prize option is a spa kit. These usually contain stuff like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bubble bath.

60. Sweets

Whether it’s chocolate, cookies, or candies, sweets can make for an awesome prize.

61. Notebooks

Notebooks are one of those versatile items that suit lots of people – after all, they can be used for everything from making notes on work, to writing grocery lists.

That’s why they make for such good prizes.

62. Reusable coffee cup with a gift card

Buy a reusable coffee cup and put a gift card for Starbucks in there. It’s a practical prize that guests are sure to appreciate.

63. Gift cards

Another option to consider is gift cards. Even if they’re a small denomination, like $5, guests will still appreciate having free cash to spend. Gift cards for stores and food establishments that people love, like Target, Walmart, Amazon, and the aforementioned Starbucks always go down well.

64. Face masks

Whether it’s a moisturizing mask or an exfoliating mask, face masks make a good prize, especially for guests who love skincare. You can get them for less than $5 at Target.

65. Cosmetic Bags

Cosmetic bags always come in handy, so they make got good baby shower prizes. You can get them for less than $10 on Amazon as well.

66. Recipe Cards

For guests who loved to cook, recipe cards are a good prize. You can get recipe cards for under $10 too.

67. Planner

For guests who’re hyper-organized, a planner makes for a great prize. They’re not too expensive to find nowadays in places like Target and Amazon.

68. Photo frames

Everyone needs a photo frame, so consider giving them as prizes at the shower. You can pick them up for less than $10 at places like Walmart, Amazon, and Target.

Cheap Food Ideas for Baby Shower

Next up we have the food. Разбира се, it wouldn’t be a baby shower without food and drinks. But it’s those that can end up costing you a lot of cash if you aren’t careful.

Don’t worry though, there are plenty of ways you can cater a baby shower on a budget.

69. Host the shower at the right time

Host a shower at lunchtime and many guests will expect a full-blown meal. Same thing for dinnertime. After all, most people are hungry during those times.

You’ll avoid having to cater a full-on meal if you don’t hold the baby shower during lunch or dinnertime.

70. Serve a simplified menu if possible

If you hold a baby shower between meals, be sure to keep the menu simple.

Buy having it during late morning for example or in the afternoon, you can get away with a smaller menu. You could serve a few finger foods. Just include simple appetizers and snacks, like fruits and pastries. And drinks can be coffee and juice.

None of that is expensive.

71. Go for Ice cream

Next, we have ice cream. A lot of baby shower hosts feel the need to have this huge cake. But that gets pricey. Ice cream is well-loved, so it’s an awesome alternative to your traditional cake. Plus, as I said above, you can set up an ice cream bar and fill the table with a selection of toppings for your guests to choose from.

72. Have a “build your own” food bar

If you do have the shower at prime eating times, then rather than serving a regular meal, which can get expensive, have a “build your own” food bar instead. Например, you could have a taco bar and include different options for toppings that guests can customize as they want.

And who doesn’t love tacos?

Other ideas include a rice bowl bar, an ice cream sundae bar, and a salad bar.

Having a “build your own” food bar can cut costs, as long as you keep it simple, and it helps reduce prep time as well.

73. Go for cupcakes over regular cake

Okay, so if you don’t want the cost of a traditional cake, but would still like cake at the party, then go with cupcakes instead. You can choose a frosting color and cupcake liners that go with the color scheme of the shower. They’re cheaper and they can double up as décor too.

74. Try making a Swiss roll instead

Swiss rolls are a classic and they’re pretty easy to make as well. The best part is they are so cheap, much cheaper than paying for a big cake from a store. There are plenty of recipes available online too, like this one from Home Cooking Adventure.

75. Host a potluck

If you are holding a baby shower at lunchtime or dinnertime, then try to host a potluck instead.

Everyone pitches in then by bringing a dish of their own. You can always coordinate what everyone’s bringing too so that you don’t end up with a million desserts and no main dishes.

76. Make cake pops for a cute alternative to regular cake

Cake pops can make for super cute alternatives to a regular cake. These bite-sized treats are perfect for guests to sample as they mingle, not to mention that they look beautiful on the table too.

There are lots of recipes available online, like this one.

77. Please a crowd with cookies

Who doesn’t like cookies?

They’re always sure to please a crowd. So bake up a batch of them and serve them at the party. You can even decorate them to match your baby shower theme.

78. Make parfaits for a dessert that looks more expensive than it is

Parfaits are another inexpensive food option to consider and they look great served in wine glasses. So they can double up as decorations too. There are lots of recipes online for everything from strawberry to chocolate brownie parfaits.

79. Go with chocolate (who doesn’t like chocolate?)

Most people love chocolate, meaning it’s sure to be a winner at a baby shower too. Just buy a few boxes of chocolate, and put them on a nice serving plate or cake stand.

80. Serve tiny sandwiches

Tiny sandwiches look adorable and they make for great party favors as well. You can present tiny sandwiches beautifully too!

81. Make a fruit platter

Arrange fruit on a platter or make cute little individual servings in bowls. Fruit is super tasty, it looks great, and it’s not too expensive either.

82. Get the food from Costco

Costco is a great place for buying food for a baby shower, especially if you’re going to have a lot of guests. You can buy platters, cakes, sandwiches and more there at low prices.

How to Throw a Cheap Baby Shower: More Tips

Here are a few more things that can help you to save a little more when hosting a baby shower.

83. Use coupons

Whenever you’re shopping for stuff for the baby shower, use coupons! It will save you so much money.

Here are some awesome coupon sites to consider:

84. Co-host the baby shower

You don’t have to take on all of the financial responsibility of hosting the shower. Ask other guests to help out. One guest could chip in on the decorations, another could get the favors, and someone could get the decoration.

If you’re on a tight budget, you should definitely get other guests to pitch in.

85. Use rebate apps to save more

Using coupons isn’t the only way to save money on your shopping.

You can also use rebate apps to save more. Rebate apps give you money when you upload a photo of your receipt. Some may require you to purchase specific items and then upload your receipt as proof of purchase before you get the rebate.

Here are a few rebate apps to consider:

Best Places to Shop for Inexpensive Baby Shower Stuff

Okay, so above, I’ve given you lots of tips and ideas for hosting a baby shower on the cheap.

In this section, I’m going to cover some of the best stores for buying baby shower stuff, from the food to the decorations.

• TJ Maxx – Best for baby shower prizes
• Dollar Tree – Great for cheap decorations and craft supplies
• Costco – Best for food and party favors
• Walmart – Good for favors, decorations and more
• Target – Great for prizes, decorations and more
• Amazon – Good all-round for supplies
• Trader Joe’s – Great for inexpensive flowers

Congratulations!

A great baby shower doesn’t equal an expensive one. You really don’t have to spend a ton of money to have an awesome baby shower that guests love.

With the tips and ideas above, you can easily host a baby shower that doesn’t break the bank and that everyone is sure to love.

So give these cheap baby shower ideas and tips a try.