What to Give as Baby Shower Game Prizes

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