Throwing a baby shower for an eco-conscious mom?  Here are a few eco-friendly favors that are perfect for a baby shower.  Of course, you can always opt to make your own favors, such as fresh baked mini muffins wrapped in small kitchen towels instead of cello bags.

 
Baby Trees
 
 

 

 

 


The Arbor Day Foundation offers these beautiful little trees that are perfect party favors.  Guests can plant the trees at home (indoors or out, weather permitting) and watch this beauty grow.
Available at http://www.arborday.org/Shopping/GiftTrees/GiftTrees.cfm
$3 each, labels can be personalized and there is room for a quote

 
A Baby is Blooming
 
 

 

 

 

The mom-to-be won’t be the only one with something growing.  Guests can plant these handmade cards embedded with wildflower seeds and watch their own “babies” grow.
Available at: http://www.giftsinbulk.com/Plantable_Wildflower_Baby_Favors_p/ka17018.htm
$21 for set of 12 cards (choose from blue, pink or yellow)

 
Reusable Mint Tins
 
 

 

 

 


These personalized tins come filled with peppermints and can be reused by guests for bulk candies, hair elastics, bandaids or anything else they want to keep organized and travel-ready.  When placing your order, ask that they not be shrink wrapped to eliminate wasted plastic. 
Available at: http://www.beau-coup.com/baby-shower-umbrella-personalized-mint-tins.htm
$2.50 each, personalization included

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