In a baby-shower diaper raffle, what do guests typically bring for a chance to win a prize?

In a baby-shower diaper raffle, guests typically bring a package of diapers for a chance to win a prize.

The host usually announces the raffle on the invitation and explains that each package, or sometimes each specified quantity of diapers, earns an entry. During the shower, names or ticket numbers are drawn for a small prize. The activity helps parents build a practical supply of diapers while adding a low-cost game to the celebration.

Diaper raffles are a modern North American shower custom rather than an ancient birth rite. They are especially common when the parents already have many general baby items or when guests want a simple alternative to bringing traditional gifts.

A diaper raffle is different from a diaper cake. A raffle is a prize activity; a diaper cake is a decorative centerpiece assembled from rolled or folded diapers. Hosts often specify a diaper size so the family does not receive only newborn sizes.