No kiddie birthday party is complete until the party favors have been passed out. You feel the excitement as each child takes their party favor, eager to discover what's in the "goody bag." You can't go wrong choosing from one of these kid favorite party favor ideas.
1. Candy
Most parents won't be happy that I suggested this, but the older the children are at your party, the more they welcome a party favor that includes candy. Besides being a hero for giving candy away, the hostess benefits from having a small budget go a long way.2. A Photo Souvenir from the Party
If you have enough adults helping with your party that you can escape for a little while, take digital photos of the children when they arrive or during key activities. Print out the photos and place them in a photo frame or small photo album as an instant take-away memory from your party.3. Balls
Simple but fun, balls of all shapes and sizes are great party favors. Large soft balls are super for little kids. High bounce balls are great fun for older kids. Or balls reflecting the theme of the party, such as soccer balls for a soccer party make great favors.4. Books
Books make great party favors at any age. You can give board books for your youngest party guests, easy chapter books for young grade schoolers, and graphic novels for the more sophisticated tween or teen.5. Girlie Things
For an all girl party, you can pull out the pink and give out girl accessories. Barrettes, headbands, lip gloss, nail polish, or costume jewelry will make all of the little princesses feel special.6. Cars and Trucks
For most little boys, there can never be enough cars or trucks. You can give out small die cast models, or kits to create their own cars or trucks.7. Art Supplies
Both boys and girls will enjoy art supplies. Start with jumbo crayons for the toddler set and progress to crayons with effects as they grow older. Paints, brushes, sketch pads, colored pencils, or chalk are also fun ideas for an art supply themed party favor.8. Small Plush
Small plush toys create exciting party favors for younger guests. Even young boys enjoy going to sleep with a new cuddly friend.9. Craft Projects that Were Created at the Party
Sometimes a party activity can become the party favor. Many parents include a craft activity in the theme of a party, and that gives a built in take away gift. For example, a 70's theme party can result in a tie-dye bandana; a baking party can send kids home with a bag of cookies; at a music theme party, the kids might create instruments they can take home.10. A Party Theme Related Item
Some party themes just beg for specific party favors. For example, a baking party suggests a rolling pin, chefs hat, or cookie cutter. An Olympics theme party won't be complete without an Olympic medal for each guest. A perfect party favor for a swimming party is a beach ball or squirt gun.
