A baby shower is a great way to cut down on both the expenses of having a baby and the stress of having to pick out a huge amount of new items. The last thing an expectant mother needs is the hassle of going store to store to pick out strollers, bottles, blankets and clothes. However, while the shower is a great way to bond with family and receive the necessary items for a newborn in bulk, it can also become costly unless it is planned carefully. One way to cut down on costs is to purchase cheap baby shower favors. Things like candles, chocolates or even bath salts make great favors because they will actually be used and can be found on the Internet for five dollars or less. While mini pacifiers and plastic booties are cute they are the gifts that will most likely end up in the garbage. Baby showers can be both fun and inexpensive when done right and choosing cheap baby shower favors go a long way in reducing expenses.