How Does A Diaper Raffle Work?

Whether you’re hosting a baby shower or just want to bless someone with diapers for their new little one, a Diaper Raffle is a fun way to do it!

When we were expecting our first child, my husband’s co-workers showered us with diapers! They gave us enough, in all sizes, to last quite a while. It was a huge expense that we could take off our plates, and it was greatly appreciated.

What is a diaper raffle?

A diaper raffle gives you the opportunity to bless expectant parents with diapers in exchange for a chance to win a prize! Once you deliver the diapers, you write your name on a raffle ticket and place the ticket in a jar. Then, at a pre-determined time, a name is drawn and the winner receives a prize!

What is the point of a diaper raffle?

A diaper raffle is an opportunity to help expectant parents with the financial cost of a new baby. Diapers can be a huge cost to parents, and it’s an easy way to help them without worrying about registries or wondering what they already have.

Who should you have a diaper raffle for?

A diaper raffle may be held for first-time parents or parents who are expecting for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th time. This is a simple way to bless friends, family, or co-workers who are expecting, without a lot of fuss!

Where should you hold a diaper raffle?

A diaper raffle can be held just about anywhere there is an expectant parent and people who want to bless them.

• Work – It was my husband’s work that threw a diaper shower for us!
• School – A diaper shower is a fun and simple way to celebrate a co-worker’s new baby.
• Baby Shower – Check here for the best time of day for a baby shower.
• Church – If there’s no time to throw a baby shower, a diaper shower is the next best thing!
• Mom Group – Diaper raffles are a great way to bless new moms.
• Gender Reveal Party – I also created a Guess How Many Baby Socks Game that would work perfectly for a gender reveal party!

How To Do A Diaper Raffle

1. Add a Diaper Raffle Ticket to the invitation or mention the Diaper Raffle on the invitation.
2. Set a basket or box out with a Diaper Drop-Off sign.
3. Provide Diaper Raffle Tickets, pens, and a jar, basket, or bowl (for raffle tickets) near the diaper drop-off.
4. Display a fun prize.
5. As guests arrive, have them drop the diapers in the drop-off box and write their name on a raffle ticket.
6. At a pre-determined time, draw a raffle ticket and announce the winner! You may want to provide smaller prizes for additional winners to make it more fun.

Alternatively, if you aren’t doing a baby shower and are simply holding a Diaper Raffle at work, church, or school, set up your diaper drop-off receptacle and provide raffle tickets for the prize!

How do you promote a diaper raffle?

When we lived in an apartment, our apartment manager decided to do a diaper drive for the local foster care system. She included information about it in a community email newsletter and placed a box with a sign on it in the office. There are multiple ways to promote a diaper raffle. Here are a few ideas:

• A Diaper Raffle Sign In The Break Room – Leave the sign where everyone will see it, and be sure to let co-workers know who the diaper raffle is for and the prize that’s available.
• Social Media – If you’re in a Facebook group that knows the expectant mom, or if you have friends who would want to bless a new mom, social media is a good way to get the word out.
• Baby Shower Invite – Include a raffle ticket in your baby shower invite or mention it right on the invite.
• Email – Send an email letting people know you’re running a diaper raffle and who it’s for. Email would work best if you send it to friends and family who know the expectant parents.
• Word Of Mouth – Talk about it! There’s no better advertisement than word of mouth!

How do you encourage people to participate in a diaper raffle?

The best way to hype up a diaper raffle is by purchasing a sweet prize that most people in your circle would love to have! Take a picture of the prize and share it with friends, co-workers, and family of the expectant parents. Also, be sure to send reminders!

How much should you spend on diaper raffle prizes?

The raffle winner should receive a gift that has the equivalent price of a pack of diapers. This price can vary depending on the package size and brand, but a good rule of thumb is between $20 – $40.

If you choose to do a 2nd and 3rd place prize, a gift value of $5 – $10 is best.

What should you give as diaper raffle prizes?

Your diaper raffle prize should be something that people in the expectant parents’ circle would love to have and that would entice them to buy diapers for a chance to win. Here are a few ideas:

• Cash – It might seem tacky to some, but cash would motivate most people to participate! The challenge is finding a creative way to give it. If you’re doing the diaper raffle around Christmas time, you could use Printable Christmas Dough Gingerbread Man Tags and Bag Toppers, or if you’re doing it around Easter, check out these Easter Money Gift Ideas.
• Gift Card – Gift cards are the next best thing to cash because everyone can use them, especially if it’s to a store that most people frequent. I often purchase Target gift cards, and they are a hit in most crowds. You might also want to consider a local coffee stand, a popular grocery store like Trader Joe’s, or even a store that has everything, like Costco.
• Themed Gift – If you’re hosting a baby shower, you could put together a box full of items that fit the theme. One thing that comes to mind is a Thanksgiving Care Package full of festive fun for a fall baby shower.
• Tickets To A Local Event – A sporting event, fair, concert, or festival could be fun. However, not all people are into these events, so your participation could be affected.
• Season Pass To A Local Hot Spot – If the diaper raffle participants will mostly have young children, you might consider a zoo pass or a pass to a local children’s museum. Depending on where you live, this idea could get a little pricey, so it might not be the best bet.

Are diaper raffles over the top?

Sometimes it may seem that everything is celebrated in an over-the-top way, and you may roll your eyes that yet another new way to celebrate or gift has been created. After all, it used to be that you were only showered with gifts when you had your first baby, not the 2nd, 3rd, and on and on.

If you’ve been invited to a baby shower and they have included information about a diaper raffle in the invite, you may feel the shower could easily bust your budget. In this case, you can adjust the price of your baby shower gift or decide not to participate in the diaper raffle.

When a diaper raffle is done on its own for someone you see often, it isn’t over the top at all, as it is a simple way to celebrate a new little one!

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Diaper Raffles are a great way to bless expectant parents, whether it’s done on its own or at a baby shower!

I was pleasantly surprised when my husband told me his teacher friends were gifting us diapers! It was super nice and, even 21 years later, I look back on it with appreciation!

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