Monday, April 25, 2011

How to Select Quality Baby Shower Candle Favors

The tradition of hosting baby showers is not a modern day invention. In fact, baby showers were held throughout the world under different names with different kinds of ceremonies and can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China! In the US, the present version of the baby shower came into being after the WWII during the baby boom period. Traditionally held by members outside the family of the mother-to-be, no baby shower is complete without giving away favors to guests. With budget in mind, the simplest favors that will also be appreciated are baby shower candle favors.

These favors are a perfect blend of the traditional as well as the modern. Thanks to the wide variety of baby shower candles available today, both personalized and readymade, buying candle favors has never looked more interesting!

Things to Look for When Buying Baby Shower Candle Favors


Baby shower candle favors are usually bought to suit the gender of the baby; pink candles for girls and blue for boys. Today, with the wide range of candles up for grabs, people are opting for out-of-the- box ideas that also preserve the uniqueness of the occasion. Here are a few tips to help you pick the right candle favors:

Type of Candle: There are candles made of beeswax, vegetable waxes like soy wax or regular paraffin wax candles. Pick between beeswax and soy wax, as these not only come in a wide array of scents, but are also biodegradable, eco-friendly and burn longer than paraffin candles. Moreover, paraffin being a petroleum product does not go well with those having breathing problems.

Wicks: The best wicks to choose from are those made of cotton, hemp, zinc and tin. Never buy imported candles unless you are sure of their trustworthiness. Imported baby shower candle favors may have paraffin and may have wicks that contain lead, which is a toxic, harmful substance.

You can pick from different kinds, such as tea candles, floating and votives. They can also have exotic scents such as those of cinnamon, coffee and bayberry.

Baby shower candle favors are one of the most popular and appropriate favors, which can be complemented with candle holders and candle snuffers. These are available in wide assortments, from antiques to modern and simple ones. Follow these tips to purchase baby shower favors, and your guests are sure to love the beautiful thank you gifts you give them.

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