How to Do a Diaper Raffle at Your Baby Shower (Plus the Best Prize Ideas)

A diaper raffle is one of the easiest ways to stockpile diapers before baby arrives—while giving guests a fun reason to participate. It’s simple, affordable, and always a crowd‑pleaser at baby showers of every style.

Here’s exactly how to run a diaper raffle, what you need, and the best prize ideas guests will actually want to win.

What Is a Diaper Raffle?

A diaper raffle is a game where guests bring a pack of diapers to the baby shower in exchange for a raffle ticket. At some point during the shower, a winning ticket is drawn and that guest receives a prize.

The parents‑to‑be get a mountain of diapers.
Guests get a chance to win something fun.
Everyone wins! (Okay, not EVERYONE, but there's a chance, right!?)

How to Set Up a Diaper Raffle

1. Include It on the Invitation

Let guests know ahead of time so they can participate. Add a small line like:

“Bring a pack of diapers for a chance to win a prize!”

You can also include a small diaper raffle card inside the invitation if you want it to feel extra special.

2. Decide What Counts

You can allow:

• Any size diapers

• Any brand

• Wipes included or not

• Or be specific - we know some moms have preference on brand and that's okay.  The point is to help out the parents to be so ask for what you want.  

Pro tip: Ask for a variety of sizes. Most parents get tons of newborn diapers but need bigger sizes later.  (Maybe encourage larger sizes or bigger packs by offering more entries.)

3. Set Up a Drop Zone

Create a cute area at the shower where guests drop their diapers. You can use:

• A decorated laundry basket

• A large gift box

• A table with a sign that says “Diaper Raffle Drop‑Off”

Have raffle tickets and a jar or bowl nearby.

4. Hand Out Tickets

For every pack of diapers a guest brings, they get one raffle ticket. If someone brings multiple packs, you can choose whether they get multiple entries.

They write their name on the ticket and drop it into the raffle container.

5. Draw the Winner

Pick a moment during the shower—after games, before cake, or near gift opening—to draw the winning ticket and give out the prize.

Make it fun and celebratory, not rushed.

How Many Prizes Should You Give?

Most showers do one prize, but you can absolutely do more.

Good options:

• 1 big prize

• 2 medium prizes

• 3 smaller prizes

Choose based on guest count and budget.

The Best Diaper Raffle Prize Ideas

Gift Cards (Always a Hit)

You can’t go wrong with gift cards. Easy, flexible, and universally loved.

Ideas:

• Target

• Amazon

• Starbucks

• Local coffee shop

• Nail salon or spa

Self‑Care Prizes

Make guests feel spoiled.

Ideas:

• Candle + cozy socks

• Bath bombs + lotion

• Face masks + headband

• Spa basket with scrubs and soaps

Food & Drink Prizes

Because everyone loves snacks.

Ideas:

• Wine or champagne bottle

• Cocktail kit

• Coffee lover basket

• Movie night basket with popcorn, candy, and soda

Home & Lifestyle Gifts

Practical but still fun.

Ideas:

• Cute throw blanket

• Mug + hot cocoa mix

• Kitchen towel set + gourmet treats

• Plant or succulent in a cute pot

Theme‑Matching Prizes

Tie your prize into your baby shower theme.

Examples:

• “Little Pumpkin” theme: fall candle + blanket

• “A Little Honey Is On the Way”: honey jar + tea set

• Woodland theme: cozy cabin‑style basket

• Neutral modern theme: sleek candle + minimalist mug

How Much Should You Spend?

You don’t need to go overboard.

Typical budgets:

• $50-$100 for a single prize

• $20–$30 each if doing multiple prizes

• Some people go BIG and get a really exciting, big prize like a TV or a fancy cooler. 

Remember: the real prize is the diapers. The raffle prize just makes it extra fun.

Diaper Raffle Tips That Make It Even Better

• Ask for size variety so you’re set for months

• Let people bring wipes too if they prefer

• Display the diapers in a cute way during the shower

• Thank guests for helping stock your baby stash

• Take a photo of the diaper mountain—it’s always impressive

Sample Diaper Raffle Wording

Use one of these on your baby shower invite or sign:

“Bring a pack of diapers for a chance to win a prize!”

“Diaper Raffle! Bring diapers, get a ticket, win a prize!”

“Help us stock our diaper stash and you could win something fun!”

Final Thoughts

A diaper raffle is simple, helpful, and fun for everyone. It adds excitement to your baby shower while giving parents one of the most useful gifts of all—diapers for days.

Pick a great prize, make it cute, and enjoy watching that diaper pile grow!

Check our Baby Shower Planning Checklist and FAQs for more great baby shower ideas!