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What to Give as Baby Shower Game Prizes
Prize ideas for every budget that guests actually want.
Game prizes don't have to be elaborate. Here are ideas guests will actually appreciate, organized by budget.
Budget Prizes ($3–7)
- Fancy chocolate bars: Lindt, Godiva, or local artisan chocolate
- Scented candles: Target's Threshold line, Bath & Body Works minis
- Nail polish: Essie or OPI
- Bath bombs: Lush or Target
- Face masks: Sheet masks or clay masks
- Coffee shop gift cards: $5 Starbucks cards
Mid-Range Prizes ($8–15)
- Small succulents or plants: In decorative pots
- Wine or champagne: Mini bottles or splits
- Candles (larger): Voluspa, Capri Blue
- Hand creams: L'Occitane, Aesop
- Reusable water bottles: S'well or Hydro Flask
- Cozy socks: Bombas or fuzzy slipper socks
Premium Prizes ($15+)
- Spa gift sets: Bath salts, lotion, candle combo
- Insulated tumblers: YETI, Stanley
- Luxury candles: Boy Smells, P.F. Candle Co.
- Wine + accessories: Bottle with wine tool set
- Amazon gift cards: Always appreciated
- Cookbook: Popular titles like Salt Fat Acid Heat
How Many Prizes to Buy
- 2–3 games → 2–3 prizes
- One grand prize ($15–20) + two smaller prizes ($5–10)
- Or: three similar mid-range prizes ($10 each)
Theme-Matched Prizes
- Garden party: Seed packets, herb plants, garden gloves
- Tropical: Pineapple candles, tropical candy, beach tote
- Woodland: Pine-scented candles, cozy socks, trail mix
- Celestial: Moon-shaped soaps, galaxy bath bombs, star stickers
Display tip: Wrap prizes or display them attractively on a table. It builds anticipation for the games.