Free Baby Shower Ideas You Can Easily Use

Several variants determine the cost of a baby shower, including stationery, décor, and games. The average baby shower can cost anywhere from $20 to $200 for a virtual shower, and as much as $100 to $1,000 for an in-person event.

But don’t let these numbers scare you. There are many ways to throw a beautiful baby shower on a budget, with many options available at little to no cost.

Want to know how you can spend little to no money while hosting a baby shower? Keep reading for a list of free baby shower ideas.

Create Free Baby Shower Invitations

You can find many platforms that will let you send free baby shower invitations. Along with WebBabyShower’s invitations feature (which includes lots of free ideas for baby shower invitations), we also love Paperless Post. With this site, you can send free invitations to up to 50 guests. After that, the cost is about $30 for an invitation package, but the price can vary depending on the package you choose.

You can also find other invitation platforms online. Keep in mind sometimes limitations come with free or lower-cost options. Many also offer premium invitation cards to choose from.

Another digital route is via social media, which is absolutely free. You can invite as many guests as you like and easily track all the RSVPs. Make sure you mention if it is a virtual baby shower.

The downside to using social media for your baby shower invites is the lack of customization options. You have only one format to work with. You also can’t create customized invitations to send to family and friends. It ultimately comes down to how much customization you want for your shower.

WebBabyShower lets you send Unlimited Invitations with RSVP tracking. Learn More

Free Printable Baby Shower Games

There are many free options for baby shower games, depending on the kind of shower you plan to throw. For example, if you’re planning a coed baby shower, you’d likely play different games than if you were hosting a girls-only event.

Free, printable baby shower games make it easy for guests to take part in the fun – and give guests a chance to really get involved. There are a number of free printable baby shower game ideas out there, but you could also opt to keep things simple.

One of our favorite free baby shower game ideas is I, Spy. This classic game we played as kids can be adapted into a fun baby shower game. Guests are given a list of prompts guests are likely to witness, like mom-to-be rubbing her belly, hugging her mom, or gushing over an adorable onesie.

When guests see any of these things taking place, they can snap a photo (and those who’ve opted to sign up for WebBabyShower can upload it). This game helps mom capture candid moments she otherwise may have missed while enjoying her special day.

Perfect for the veteran parents in your group is the cloth diaper challenge game. Guests are given old-school cloth diapers (not the modern ones with snaps), pins, and a baby doll. The goal is to create the most secure diaper for your “baby.” To check out games best suited for your baby shower party (and get free printables), check out this master list of baby shower games.

Easy (and Cheap) Baby Shower Recipes

Along with free baby shower game ideas, there are many easy and low-cost baby shower recipes you can make at home. If you’re planning a brunch baby shower, consider serving a scrumptious frittata. This easy-to-assemble dish is great for a large crowd and uses simple ingredients. Our favorites include a feta, sun-dried tomato, and basil frittata, or a potato and cheddar frittata.

For a brunch or lunchtime shower, pesto and feta pinwheels are a tasty low-cost option with only three ingredients. Make a baby shower party punch with orange juice, pineapple juice, and 7-Up. Add a pop of flavor with fresh cinnamon sticks.

Hosting a virtual shower? Send gift certificates to a popular coffee or tea house so your guests can enjoy a tasty beverage during your event.

Read this guide to find recommended recipes based on when you’re having your shower.

Low-Cost Baby Shower Favors

You can get super creative with favors without spending a ton of money. There are so many affordable favors you can give or send to your incredible guests.

Go for personalized wine glasses filled with sparkling juice, or tasty tea, coffee, or candies to make the day special. We also love handmade soaps, sugar scrubs, and even succulents to spoil your guests.

A packet of wildflowers is a sweet and affordable option that you can hand to guests in person or mail to your virtual attendees. Gift cards for coffee, ice cream, etc. are also great for a virtual event. Send ecards to avoid shipping costs.

Check out these 12 baby shower favors curated by us.

Printable Thank you Cards

Printable thank you cards are often cheaper than purchasing paper invites. All you have to do is download our free printables, print them and write a customized note. Our designs work with standard A2 envelopes, which makes it even easier for you.

Choose a design that matches your baby shower theme. You can opt for the adorable mama and baby hippo design, sweet lion and baby motif, or the entire safari.

We’ve also got you covered with these eight cute baby shower favor tags featuring our safari animals and many other cuties. Looking for other printables? Be sure to check out our baby shower bunting flags along with our thank you cards.

Throw a Virtual Baby Shower with WebBabyShower

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to throw a beautiful baby shower. With free printables, delicious, yet inexpensive recipes, and cost-saving invitations, you can host a baby shower on a budget.

WebBabyShower offers the perfect solution to throwing a baby shower on a budget. Along with saving money on a venue, you don’t have to provide a meal, cake, or drinks for 20+ people. You also don’t have to go all out with décor, just one wall will do.

After hosting thousands of baby showers, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a shower special for mom-to-be and her guests. Learn more about how WebBabyShower works here. Read what our customers have to say about their virtual baby shower experience.