Printable Baby Shower Favor Tags
A favor tag is a small thing that makes a big impression. In all the years of helping people plan baby showers, I've watched guests pocket a little favor with a cute baby shower favor tag and smile as they walk out the door. The right tag ties your whole shower together - it makes a simple candle or bag of chocolates feel like something someone really thought about. All of the tags on this page are free to download and print at home, and I've paired each one with the favor idea it works best with so you can grab exactly what you need in one place.
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What is a baby shower favor tag?
A baby shower favor tag is a small printed card attached to a party favor - it personalizes the gift and lets guests know what it is, who it's from, and sometimes includes a sweet little verse or saying. Favor tags can be tied on with ribbon, attached with twine, used as stickers on bags, or even turned into food picks for the dessert table.
The best part? You don't need to spend a lot to make favors look polished. A simple candle, a bag of popcorn, or a little pot of sugar scrub becomes something really special the moment you add a pretty tag to it. All of the tags below are free - just download, print on white card stock, cut, and attach.
Always print on white card stock rather than regular printer paper - it makes the tags feel sturdy and professional. Most office supply stores sell card stock in reams, or you can grab a small pack at the dollar store. Cut with a paper trimmer rather than scissors for cleaner edges.
Free "Mani Thanks" printable favor tags free download
These are one of the most popular tags on the site - and for good reason. "Mani Thanks" is the kind of pun that makes guests groan and grin at the same time, and the favor practically assembles itself.
Free candle and tea light favor tags free download
Candle favors are a classic - and this tag takes them from generic to genuinely touching. The verse on the tag is the kind of thing guests keep long after the candle is gone.
that the stork has made its flight.
With the flicker of the flame,
please say a prayer in baby's name.
Free "You're The Bomb" bath bomb favor tags free download
Bath bombs are having a major moment and they make one of the most exciting favors to receive. Pair one with this tag and you have a favor that feels genuinely fun and a little luxurious.
"Watch Me Grow" printable favor tags free download
These sweet tags pair perfectly with seed packets, small succulents, or mini potted plants - a favor with a beautiful built-in meaning. Guests plant the seeds and watch them grow right alongside baby.
Pick up seed packets from the dollar store - wildflower, herb, or sunflower seeds all work beautifully. Slip them into a small kraft envelope, tie on the tag with twine, and you have a completely charming favor for well under $1 per guest. Perfect for a woodland or garden theme shower.
Free s'mores baby shower favor tags free download
S'mores favors are a crowd-pleaser at any shower - and these tags make the presentation look intentional and sweet. Great for a rustic, woodland, or outdoor-themed shower.
Free brown sugar scrub recipe and favor tags free download
Homemade favors feel the most personal of all - and this one is easier to make than you'd think. The tag includes the recipe so guests can make more at home, which makes it even more of a gift.
Free "She's About To Pop" printable tags free download
"She's About To Pop" is one of the most searched baby shower phrases on the internet - and these tags let you run with the theme in a dozen fun directions.
Buy a bag of microwave popcorn packets, wrap each one in a square of cute scrapbook paper that matches your shower colors, tie with a ribbon, and attach the tag. Total cost per favor: under $1. Total time per favor: about 2 minutes. And guests absolutely love them!
More favor ideas that pair beautifully with tags 10 ideas
Any of the free tags above can be used on more than one type of favor. Here are more ideas for what to attach them to - all simple, affordable, and guest-approved.
- Seed packets with twine
- Bags of microwave popcorn
- Individual tea light candles
- Small bars of fancy soap
- Mini lip balms
- Hot chocolate packets in a mug
- Mini nail polish with nail file
- Small succulent or herb plant
- Mason jar of homemade sugar scrub
- S'mores kit in a cellophane bag
- Mini bath bomb in organza bag
- Small candle in a tin or votive
- Homemade cookies in a bag
- Caramels or chocolates in a box
- Mini jars of honey or jam
- Bags of trail mix or nuts
- Individual candy bars
- Brown sugar scrub in a mason jar
- Hand-rolled beeswax candles
- Homemade bath salts
- DIY lip scrub in a small jar
- Painted terra cotta pots with seeds
Amy's tips for baby shower favor tags
Regular printer paper feels flimsy and looks cheap once it's been handled a few times. White card stock makes tags feel polished and professional. 65 lb card stock is the sweet spot - stiff enough to hold its shape but not so thick it's hard to cut.
Scissors leave slightly uneven edges that are noticeable up close. A paper trimmer cuts in a perfectly straight line every time and makes the whole job twice as fast.
The ribbon you use to tie on the tag matters more than you'd think. A rustic jute twine gives a woodland feel. A satin ribbon in your shower color feels elegant. A gingham ribbon looks sweet and classic.
Every tag on this page works just as well on a prize as on a favor. The "You Nailed It" manicure tag, the "You're The Bomb" bath bomb tag, and the "Mani Thanks" nail polish tag are especially popular as prize tags.
Print your favor tags onto a full sheet of label paper instead of card stock and they become stickers - perfect for sealing favor bags, sticking onto soap bars, or labeling jars of scrub or bath salts.
Frequently asked questions about baby shower favor tags
Baby shower favor tags typically include a short saying or poem, the baby's name or initials, and sometimes the shower date. Popular sayings include "Mani Thanks," "You're The Bomb," "Watch Me Grow," and "She's About To Pop." The tag should relate to the favor it's attached to - a candle tag might include a short verse about light and love, while a nail polish tag might have a fun pun. All of the free tags on this page include ready-to-use wording so you don't have to come up with anything yourself.
Most baby shower favor tags are 2x3 inches or 2x2 inches - small enough to sit neatly on a favor without overwhelming it, but large enough to read comfortably. If you're using tags as stickers (printed on label paper), a 2x2 inch square works beautifully for sealing bags or labeling jars. The free tags on this page are sized and ready to print - just download and go.
White card stock is the best choice for favor tags - 65 lb weight is ideal. It's stiff enough to hold its shape when tied with ribbon, but not so thick it's hard to punch a hole through. Regular printer paper works in a pinch but feels noticeably less polished. If you want tags that double as stickers, print on full-sheet label paper instead and cut to size.
The most common method is to punch a small hole in the corner of the tag and thread ribbon or twine through it, then tie it around the favor. For candles, tie the ribbon around the candle body or the jar lid. For bags, thread ribbon through the hole and tie at the top of the bag. You can also use a small glue dot or tape to attach a tag flat against a favor bag.
Absolutely - in fact this is one of my favorite tricks for keeping a shower looking cohesive. Using the same tags for both favors and prizes ties everything together visually. The "You Nailed It" manicure tag, "You're The Bomb" bath bomb tag, and "Mani Thanks" nail polish tag all work especially well as prize tags. See our baby shower prize ideas page for inspiration on what to attach them to.
The most popular baby shower favors are candles, nail polish sets, bath bombs, seed packets, homemade sugar scrubs, and s'mores kits. These work for almost any theme and any budget - and they all look twice as special when paired with a pretty printable tag. The key is choosing something guests will actually use, not something that ends up in a drawer. When in doubt, anything spa-related or food-related tends to get the most enthusiastic response.
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Hi, I'm Amy!
I'm a mom of two and grandma to two sweet granddaughters, and baby showers are my happy place. I created this site to share everything I've learned about planning showers that feel personal, beautiful, and stress-free.