Are you ready to turn your baby shower into the hottest ticket in town? (Um, Yes!) Enter the diaper raffle, a classic baby shower game that allows the honoree to nab a slew of much-needed diapers (little ones go through nearly 3,000 diapers their first year), while their nearest and dearest get the chance to win cool prizes. Win, win! Here’s your guide to organizing the perfect baby shower diaper raffle, complete with over unique ideas for diaper raffle prizes.

What is a diaper raffle?

For this baby shower game, guests are asked to bring packs of diapers to the party in exchange for raffle tickets. The more diapers friends and fam bring, the more chances they have to win a prize.

How Diaper Raffles Work

Let everyone know! On your baby shower invite, alert folks that you’ll be hosting a diaper raffle. Explain that for each pack of diapers they bring, they receive one raffle ticket. (Bring two packs of diapers, get two diaper raffle tickets; bring three, get three. You get the idea!) Include preferences for specific brands and/or sizes, if needed. 

Here are some clever ways to share your diaper raffle idea on the baby shower invites:

  •  Diaper Duty Calls! Bring a pack, win a prize! Each diaper donation = 1 raffle entry. Let’s fill that nursery!

  • Diaper Raffle! Want to win an awesome prize? For each package or box of diapers you bring you get an entry into the diaper raffle.

  • Bottom’s Up Raffle! Stack the odds in your favor: bring diapers, get tickets, win big!

  • Diapers are your ticket to win! The more diapers you bring, the better your chances!

  • Diaper Jackpot! Your diaper donation could lead to a windfall. Every pack you bring earns you a shot at a prize!

  • Nappy Hour Special! Admission: one pack of diapers. Reward: a chance to win amazing prizes!

  • Bum Deal Alert! Swap diapers for the chance to win.

Dole out tickets. As baby shower guests arrive, designated a person or two to collect the diapers and hand out diaper raffle tickets. (Etsy is a great place to score cute baby shower supplies, including diaper raffle tickets.)

Pick winners! Once the baby shower begins to wind down, draw for prizes! While there are no real “rules” regarding diaper raffles, many folks decide to have multiple winners, especially if you have a lot of guests.

Best Diaper Raffle Prizes

From practical to quirky, dive into our collection of winning diaper raffle prize ideas!

Succulent or Plant Diaper Raffle Prize

Low-maintenance house plants or succulents add a touch of sophistication to any space—and are fab gifts for plant lovers and novices alike. Consider a beautiful self-watering plant gift or an easy-to-care-for jade plant or peace lily. You can pair your plant with a petite watering can or mister. Still too much work? Go with a growing gift set, like this one from Modern Sprout. (Having a cactus-themed baby shower? This prickly diaper raffle prize is ideal!)

Movie Night Package

Combine popcorn, movie theater candy, popcorn bowls, and a gift card for a streaming service or local movie theater for a fun night in—or out. To take it up a notch, consider including a sleek popcorn popper, kernels, and an assortment of popcorn salts and spices. Alternatively, you can opt for a movie pack from AMC that includes two tickets, two drinks, and a popcorn for sharing or a premade gift basket.

Summer Surprise Diaper Raffle Prize

If you’re planning a summer baby shower, curate a diaper raffle prize dedicated to this sunny season. Whether you do a BBQ themed gift basket or one centered on the beach, you’re guaranteed shiny-happy guests.

Gourmet Snack Basket

Assemble a variety of premium nuts, dried fruit, to-die-for chocolates, fancy crackers and jam, olives, and more for a delicious diaper raffle prize! Don’t forget, you can always call on your old pals Olive & Cocoa or Harry & David to help you out.

Luxe Sleepytime Set

With a baby on the way, sleep is top of mind. So why not gift your generous guests with a diaper raffle prize dedicated to sweet dreams? Cull a collection that includes items like a high-quality silk pillowcase, a matching eye mask, fancy sleep-enhancing teas, and a mini white noise machine. 

Tote Bag Diaper Raffle Prize

A versatile tote bag that transitions seamlessly from work to weekend is a diaper raffle gift that any guest would be excited to win! Depending on the baby shower theme and the overall vibe of the party, you can go bright and cheery, sophisticated, New England-y, or even silly.

Cookbook + Specialty Ingredients

Pinterest recipes are great and all, but a beautiful cookbook? That’ll always be winning diaper raffle prize! Pick a specific cuisine and pair the book with hard-to-find specialty ingredients to inspire culinary adventures.

Wine and Cheese Diaper Raffle Prize

Cheers to the winner! Combine a bottle (or two) of wine with a small cheese board and knife set for an elegant entertaining prize sure to please the winner of your diaper raffle. If the guests are local, add a gift card to a local cheese monger, too!

Cozy Comforts Diaper Raffle Prize

A soft, plush blanket that’s perfect for curling up on the couch is a diaper raffle prize for the ages! Consider bundling your gift with a relaxing candle for a luxury slippers.

Gift Cards Diaper Raffle Prize

While these may be no-brainer diaper raffle prizes they are universally loved. Local restaurants, spas, big box stores, coffee chains, you name it, they’ve got a gift card for it. Either offer a one-and-done as a raffle prize or bundle a few together and gift them in a lovely wallet.

Mani/Pedi Diaper Raffle Prize

Fill a foot bath or a gift basket with some manicure and pedicure essentials, like nail polish and remover, cotton rounds, a nail file, cuticle oil, a nail brush, and more. Or for an extra easy-peasy nail-centered diaper raffle prize, you could get a mani/pedi set from Olive & June, Burt’s Bees, or another brand you adore.

Photo Session Diaper Raffle Prize

While pricier than a standard gift basket, a free photo session is a top-notch diaper raffle prize! Companies like Shoott and Snappr have a network of photogs at the ready, making their gift cards a great option. (It may be a good idea to tap the photographer who did the parents-to-be’s pregnancy photoshoot.)

Fragrance Diaper Raffle Prize

A luxury perfume sampler collection is an indulgent yet accessible diaper raffle gift for all. From Bloomingdale’s Discovery Edit set (Cartier, Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, and more) to Sephora’s collection of minis to the sampler set from Henry Rose, you are sure to find a gift that will delight guests.

Tea Time Diaper Raffle Prize

For a diaper raffle prize that hits the spot, put together a tea time gift that includes any array of the following ideas: a tea kettle (electric or otherwise), a collection of teas, local honey, and, of course, a vintage or modern tea cup and saucer set!

Scented Candle Diaper Raffle Prize

A set of aromatic candles can create a soothing atmosphere in any home, making it an A+ diaper raffle prize. Put together a mix of popular scents like vanilla, lavender, or teakwood—or pick up a sophisticated collection, like one from Voluspa, Sephora, or Diptyque.

Artistic Diaper Raffle Prize

Are you catering to an artsy crowd? Fuel their creativity with art-inspired diaper raffle prizes like a collection of adult coloring books and high-quality colored pencils, a gorgeous watercolor workbook, or a set of beginner embroidery kits.

Game Night Diaper Raffle Prize

Board games, playing cards, travel games, drinks, and snacks: A game night diaper raffle prize is a nostalgic and surprising idea to excite your guests. To give the game night prize a more sophisticated edge, look into vintage bookshelf editions and wooden versions of your favorite games.

Bath and Body Diaper Raffle Prize

Who doesn’t love to feel pampered? Offering a collection of luxe bath and spa products like bath bombs, body lotion, and hand cream is a diaper raffle prize that everyone—from besties to grandmas—can enjoy! Pick up pre-curated gift sets and bundles or put your own together. If you’re DIYing, consider adding a Sephora or Ulta gift card so the winner can keep the pampering coming.

Winter Wonderland Diaper Raffle Prize

When the weather outside is frightful, the diaper raffle prizes must be delightful! Cozy gloves, knit hat, plush scarf, gourmet hot cocoa, insulated coffee tumbler are just a few diaper raffle prize ideas for a winter baby shower. 

Book Diaper Raffle Prize

Throwing a literary-themed baby shower? Keep the bookish vibes going all the way to the diaper raffle prizes! Gift guests very favorite books along with notes explaining why each one is a fave.

 

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About Holly Pevzner

Holly Pevzner is Happiest Baby’s Staff Writer. She specializes in creating parenting, pregnancy, health, nutrition, and family travel content. Her work—including essays, columns, reported features, and more—has appeared in outlets such as EatingWell, Family Circle, Parents, Real Simple, and The Bump. Before becoming a full-time writer, Holly held senior staff positions at Prevention, Fitness, and Self magazines, covering medical health and psychology. She was also a contributing editor at Scholastic Parent & Child magazine and a regular kids-health columnist for Prevention and First For Women magazines. Holly lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two boys, and terrier mix.

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