What do you need for your baby shower? Planning the shower can be a lot of work, particularly if you are new to being a baby shower hostess. Beyond the food, the gifts, the invitations and the venue, many hostesses find a baby shower favor to give out to those that attend the party. This is a nice memento for the guest who comes to the party and can be something that's personalized which helps to celebrate the day.

What should you give out for party favors?
A party favor is a nice touch for a party. When guests leave, you can have the Mom to be or you, the hostess can thank the guests for coming and hand them something as they leave. Something personalized with the date and occasion is nice. You can make up something like a package of treats and gifts or you can purchase something that's ready to be gifted, depending on your needs. There are a number of websites and stores that are dedicated to this purpose.

Looking for baby shower tableware and other resources?
Beyond a typical party supply store or discount store, there are specialty options that you can use to make a great impression and make the party look really great.

Here are some ideas for some unique baby shower party favors:

* Buy a ceramic pink, blue, yellow or green baby bootie and fill it full of treats. Attach tags with the date and the occasion name, i.e.: Jane's Baby Shower.

* Toy novelty items can be fun such as crystal figurines in the shape of a pacifier or something similar that is a keepsake of the event.

* Make treats and purchase personalized wrappers to wrap them in. You can do this with cookies, fudge, homemade truffles and more.

* Purchase party favors that go with your theme such as flavored tea for a tea party

* Purchase personalized gift bags to fill with shower favors and include themed treats inside.

Whatever you choose to give out at the party to your guests, be sure to have fun with the decorating too. A diaper cake is a great centerpiece. It's a decorated cake made with folded disposable diapers and looks fantastic. It's something the mom to be can use later on as well. Don't forget to buy a real tasty cake as well to serve to your guests.