Easy & Unique Baby Shower Guest Book Ideas for 2025

Fingerprint Tree or Heart

Guests use a stamp pad to leave their fingerprints and create a work of art. Select a tree silhouette to turn fingerprints into leaves. Or use a heart shape for guests to add their fingerprints.

They could also sign their name or initials with their fingerprint as a reminder of who was there, although this may not be feasible if you have a large number of guests.

Wooden Sign

Have guests use markers to sign their names on a wooden sign that can be used to decorate the baby’s room. Create your own unique sign by using wooden letters to spell “baby” or the baby’s name.

Custom Artwork Canvas

Set up a large, blank canvas for guests to sign or draw small pictures that can later be displayed in the baby’s room. Use hearts or flowers for a unique design.

Puzzle Pieces

Guests write messages or design a puzzle piece for the parents to assemble. Glue the puzzle together to decorate the baby’s room or keep it as a special game for your baby when they are older.

When creating a DIY puzzle, consider coloring the corners of the pieces so they can match them easily.

Baby’s First Christmas Ornament

Have guests sign an ornament celebrating your baby’s first Christmas. This is a great idea if you have a small number of guests.

You could also have each guest design an ornament for your little one. Or have them decorate a photo ornament and add a picture of the guest.

Wooden Token Frame

Select a token frame to match the theme of your baby shower. Each guest signs a wooden token, adds a short message, and drops it in the frame to be displayed for years to come.

Message in a Bottle

Ask guests to share their good wishes and heartfelt messages on pieces of paper and place them in a decorative bottle to be opened on a future birthday or milestone.

Motivational Jar

This is a great way to help new parents through those long newborn nights. Have guests write short motivational or funny messages on slips of paper and place them in a small jar for the parents to pull out during those middle-of-the-night struggles.

“You’re doing great,” “keep going,” and “we love you” are all great ideas for guests to write.

Consider having each guest write three to five notes (depending on the size of your crowd), so the parents are reminded they are doing an awesome job. And make sure they include their names.

Wishing Stones

Have guests write wishes on smooth stones that can be placed in a special jar, or use varnish to seal them, and mom can put them in her garden as a beautiful memento of this special time.

Baby Shower Wishes Tree

Guests write their wishes for the baby on small slips of paper and hang them on a decorative tree. You could have mom read the wishes instead of opening gifts, if she’s not planning to do that.

Baby’s First Library

Have guests bring their favorite children’s book with a sweet message written inside. Or select one of your favorite children’s books for guests to sign when they get to the shower.

Related: How to Ask for Baby Shower Books Instead of Cards

Baby Advice Cards

Hand out advice cards for guests to fill out with words of wisdom or wishes for the baby. Decorate a keepsake box or create a photo album to store the cards.

Time Capsule

Have guests write a little note or contribute a small item to include in a time capsule to be opened on a birthday or future milestone. A newspaper clipping of the day or a small gift the child may like in the future are some fun things to include.

Make guests aware ahead of time so that they can bring something. Share the date it will be opened, so that their gift is age-appropriate.

Handwritten Recipe Cards

Ask guests to write down their favorite family recipes that can be compiled in a book for mom, which can later be passed on to the baby. Include this information in your baby shower invitations so guests can come prepared.

Ask for recipes that will be easy for mom to make after the baby comes and kid-friendly ideas for when those picky eating habits start. Supply recipe cards at the shower for guests who may have forgotten to bring one.

Milestone Cards

Have guests sign milestone cards that can be used as photo props for the baby, such as “First Steps” or “First Words.” You could also create a card for each month.

For a more personalized touch, have guests design their own cards. Create a list of milestones for guests to choose from and cross them off as they make their selection. This is the perfect way to capture your baby’s memories and include your loved ones.

Alphabet Book

Create a baby’s first ABC book by having guests decorate an alphabet page and sign their names. This set has a sturdy photo album and clear sleeves to display the pages beautifully. Have guests write a short message on the back for a personal touch.

Photo Frame Mat

Remove the mat insert of a photo frame to have guests sign. Take a picture of momma and all her guests to display in the frame or use it for a future picture of the baby.

Photo Booth Guest Book

After taking photos in a photo booth, guests sign their name and leave a message next to their picture. Find a photo booth vendor that offers two copies of the pictures to create a great keepsake of the special day.

Polaroid Guest Book

Have guests take photos with a Polaroid camera and attach them in a scrapbook along with a short message. This is a great guest book alternative that becomes a treasured keepsake for many years.

Traditional Baby Photo Album

Have guests sign pages of a baby photo album, which will eventually hold photos of the baby, turning it into a beautiful memory book. Use scrapbooking materials to create a personalized baby book that the mom-to-be will love.

Baby Onesies

Guests can draw pictures, write special messages, or sign their names on plain white onesies with fabric markers for a wearable memento. Use these stencils to create fun onesie designs.

Not only is this a cute baby shower guest book idea, but it’s also a great way for family members to personalize a onesie that they could not otherwise find. They could write “I Love Auntie Sue” or “Mimi Loves You.”

Quilt Squares

Have guests sign and decorate individual quilt squares with fabric markers that can later be stitched together into a beautiful memory quilt for your little one. You could ask guests to share their well wishes or heartfelt messages on their square, along with their names.

Wooden Blocks

Have guests decorate and sign wooden blocks as keepsakes that the baby can play with as he grows. Have guests choose a letter or number when they decorate their blocks, so you have a complete educational keepsake.

Use permanent markers, so you never have to worry about losing those precious memories.

Memory Bears

Create a memory bear from quilt squares. Have guests sign blank quilt squares with fabric pens, then stitch them together to form a bear and stuff it. You could also sew together a shirt or dress for a teddy bear, and have guests sign the outfit.

Game Board Pieces

Use game board pieces to collect guests’ signatures and wishes. Jenga is a great game for this idea or use the board from a popular kids’ game like Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, or Monopoly.