Host a Diaper Raffle Baby Shower Game in 2024 (The Practical Guide)

Did you know that a baby will go through 2,200 in their first year alone. That’s a lot of diapers!

This is why diapers one of the items you’ll need more than anything else when you’re expecting!Your baby’s first year – and diaper supply – will go much faster than expected. If you don’t want to run to the store for diapers every five minutes (or, at least, it feels that way), consider hosting a diaper raffle.

Diaper raffles are a fun and effective way to stock up on diapers. By the time you’re done, you’ll have enough diapers to make it through the first few months (or maybe even the first year).

Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about hosting a successful diaper raffle for your friends and family.


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What is a Diaper Raffle?

A diaper raffle is a game that encourages friends and family to bring packs of diapers to your baby shower.

To begin, you’ll ask your guests to bring a pack of diapers to your baby shower on your invitation. You’ll inform them that if they bring diapers, they’ll receive a ticket and be entered into the diaper raffle to win the grand prize.

You’ll collect the diaper raffle tickets during your baby shower and put them in a bowl. Then, you’ll draw a ticket. Whoever’s ticket you choose is the winner and gets the special prize. You can have one winner or multiple, depending on how many prizes you want to get.

Diaper raffles are a lot of fun. They are also pretty cost effective since they don’t require the host to spend too much money outside of getting the prizes. If you love baby shower games that are enjoyable and functional, a diaper raffle will certainly be up your alley.

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How to Throw a Diaper Raffle Baby Shower Game

We’ve included step-by-step instructions to help you throw an awesome diaper raffle. Complete each step, and you’ll be ready for the big event.

Create Diaper Raffle Wording

To get your diaper raffle off and running, the first thing you’ll need to do is include information about the game on your baby shower invitation.

You should include the game’s premise, so your guests understand that bringing a package of diapers earns them a ticket in the diaper raffle and a chance to win the grand prize.

Don’t sweat it if you don’t have room to include detailed game instructions on your invitation. You can add more information about the game on your WebBabyShower website. For example, you might include what the prize will be, how many packages of diapers guests are allowed to bring, or any other information that doesn’t fit on your invite.

Add Raffle Tickets Into Invitation Envelopes

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All of your guests will need diaper raffle tickets in order to enter the raffle, so be sure to include them with physical invites.

You can include diaper raffle tickets in the envelope when you send out your baby shower invites. This way, all of the tickets will be filled out and ready to go on the day of the event.

If you’re worried your loved ones might misplace their tickets, another option is to hand them out during your baby shower.

There are two ways to play the diaper raffle game. Either everyone brings one package of diapers and gets one ticket. Or, the more packs of diapers they bring, the more tickets they receive, increasing their chance of winning.

While getting as many diapers as possible sounds good in theory, it really depends on how many guests you’re inviting and how much space you have.

If you have an extensive guest list and everyone brings multiple packs of diapers, you might not have anywhere to put them. So, consider where you’ll put all of the diapers before determining if your guests can bring multiple packs or not.

Give an Amazing Prize

Selecting awesome diaper raffle prizes will entice your guests to participate, ensuring you’ll be fully stocked when your little one arrives. So try to think a little outside of the box, and go beyond the usual bottles of wine and gift baskets that are commonly seen as raffle prizes.

It’s a good idea to tell your guests what the prizes will be on your invitations or your baby shower website. Doing so will encourage them to participate since they’ll know all of the fantastic things they could win.

Diapers are surprisingly expensive. So, make sure you give nice prizes to show your gratitude for your loved ones’ investment.

If you plan to host a coed baby shower, gift cards are an excellent raffle prize since everyone will like this gift – regardless of age or gender. If you think gift cards are too run-of-the-mill, check out this list for more inspiration.

Another option is to get one gift for female guests and another for males. You can separate the raffle tickets into two bowls by gender, then pull two tickets to select your male and female winner.

On a tight budget? No problem. You can make plenty of lovely DIY gifts for your guests that won’t break the bank. Some examples are mason jar brownies (yum), ready-to-make margaritas, or a spa kit filled with homemade soaps and scrubs.

Set Up A Diaper Raffle Table

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The next thing you’ll need to do is set up a diaper raffle table at your shower, preferably somewhere by the entrance to your baby shower. This ensures your guests will have a place to put their packs of diapers when they arrive.

Having a designated area will prevent there from being a diaper explosion all around the room. Additionally, it will keep your diapers organized so you won’t have to search for them when the party’s over.

There are several things you’ll need to set up on your diaper raffle table, including a framed diaper raffle sign so your guests know where to put their diapers and game instructions to remind your guests how to play.

Additionally, you should include a bowl for your guest’s raffle tickets and extra tickets in case someone forgot theirs or needs another entry because they brought multiple packs of diapers. Don’t forget to leave a few pens, too.

If you already announced what the prize would be on your invitation or baby shower website, you can put it on display on the diaper raffle table. When you guests drop off their diapers they’ll get a chance to check out their potential winnings.

If you have room on your table, feel free to include a diaper-themed centerpiece, such as a cake made out of diapers or a diaper bouquet, for an adorable touch.

Announce A Winner

Now is the moment everyone’s been waiting for – time to draw the diaper raffle winner!

Gather everyone in one area, such as your living room, so they can watch in suspense as you select the winning ticket.

Typically, the parents-to-be select the ticket. If there are multiple winners, feel free to alternate between each parent.

Read the name out loud and have your winner (or winners) collect their prize. Don’t forget to snap a photo of this exciting moment.

Invitation Wording Ideas for a Diaper Raffle

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Need a little diaper raffle wording inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve written five adorable invitation wording ideas to inform your guests about your diaper raffle:

  • Bring a package of diapers in any size for a chance to win a special prize.
  • A diaper raffle is the name of the game. Bring a package of diapers to enter your name!
  • Keeping the baby changed is very hard. So, please bring diapers instead of a card. Bring a pack in any size, and you’ll be entered to win the grand prize.
  • We are preparing for a new duty – to clean our baby’s booty. Please bring diapers (in any size). You might just win a prize.
  • Diapers are the only thing we’ll need more than sleep when our newborn arrives. Please bring a pack or two (of any size) to potentially win a fabulous prize.

If none of these is your style, feel free to create your own. You can make your diaper raffle wording funny or straightforward, depending on your personality.

If you’re really creative, you can try to tie your diaper raffle wording in with your baby shower theme. For example, if you are hosting a jungle-themed baby shower, you could say something like, “we are going wild for diapers” or “please bring some diapers for our little cub.”

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Post Diaper Logistics

Once parents receive their bundles of diapers, they may need to reevaluate their diapering needs. In a perfect world, the guest of honor would receive the ideal number of diapers in every size. However, receiving too many or too few diapers of one size can be common when having a diaper shower.

Thankfully, parents have options. Check with local retailers about their return policy on unopened diapers for exchange. Many big box stores, like Target, will gladly accept unopened packages to swap for different diaper sizes.

This way, the baby will always have the proper amount of diapers, and none will go to waste, even if the baby grows out of one size quickly.

Virtual Diaper Raffle

Technology makes it easy for guests to attend virtual events, even for expecting moms! A virtual diaper raffle is the answer if your guest list includes friends and family who cannot celebrate in person.

Hosting a virtual diaper raffle is simple when you plan accordingly. WebBabyShower is the perfect platform for creating your next event to celebrate motherhood regardless of a guest’s location.

Remember to specify the timezone of your event if some guests reside further away than others. You can also use online gift cards or vouchers as prizes for your diaper raffle so everyone can participate!

webbabyshower writer cheryl wozny
Cheryl Wozny is a freelance writer in Alberta, Canada, a wife, and mother of four wonderful children. She is a published author of several books, including mental health resources for children, titled, Why Is My Mommy So Sad? and Why Is My Daddy So Sick? Writing has become her way of healing and helping others
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