Party Favor Calculator

Plan to spend $3-5 per child for budget-friendly favors, $5-8 for mid-range, or $8-15 for premium party favors. For a party of 20 kids with a mid-range budget, expect to spend $100-160 total. Dollar stores and bulk packs from Amazon can stretch your budget significantly.

Toddlers (1-3) love bubbles, crayons, and stickers. Young kids (4-6) enjoy Play-Doh, temporary tattoos, and small figurines. Kids (7-9) like slime, fidget toys, and craft kits. Tweens (10-12) prefer DIY kits, keychains, and candy. Teens (13+) appreciate lip balm kits, phone stickers, and mini card games.

A good party favor bag typically has 4-8 items depending on your budget. Budget bags work great with 4 small items (a toy, candy, stickers, and a themed item). Mid-range bags can hold 6 items with better quality. Premium bags include 8 items, often with a craft kit or higher-end toy as the centerpiece.

The best budget party favors include bubbles ($0.50-1.50 each), sticker sheets ($0.15-0.50), temporary tattoos ($0.10-0.50), bouncy balls ($0.25-0.75), gummy packs ($0.25-1.00), and glow sticks ($0.25-1.00). Buy in bulk from dollar stores or Amazon to keep costs under $3-5 per kid while still filling an exciting goodie bag.

Yes, every child should receive a party favor bag. Prepare bags for the exact guest count plus 2-3 extras for siblings or last-minute additions. If your budget is tight, simpler favor bags given to everyone are better than elaborate bags for only some kids. The goal is that every child leaves with a small memento of the celebration.

Assemble party favor bags 2-3 days before the party. This gives you time to make a shopping run if anything is missing and avoids last-minute stress on party day. Order bulk items from Amazon at least 1-2 weeks early. Set up a small assembly station and pack all bags at once for efficiency.