The diaper raffle is a baby shower staple. But how you run it has changed dramatically. More and more shower hosts are ditching paper tickets in favor of digital raffles — and for good reason. Let's compare the two approaches side by side.
The Paper Ticket Experience
With traditional paper raffle tickets, the host typically:
- 1Buys or prints raffle ticket cards ($10–$30 for a set)
- 2Cuts them out if they're printable
- 3Includes one in each invitation envelope
- 4Collects physical tickets at the shower
- 5Puts all tickets in a bowl and draws one
It works, but it's a lot of steps — and it creates problems. What if a guest forgets their ticket? What if you run out? What about guests who are attending virtually?
The Digital Raffle Experience
With a digital diaper raffle from MyDiaperRaffle.com:
- 1Create your raffle page online (takes about 2 minutes)
- 2Share the link or QR code with guests
- 3Guests enter from any device — phone, tablet, or computer
- 4At the shower, tap "Draw Winner" and watch the confetti
That's it. No printing, no cutting, no collecting, no counting.
Side-by-Side Comparison
*Cost**: Paper tickets run $10–$30 for a decent set. A digital raffle on MyDiaperRaffle.com is $9.99. Factor in the time savings and the digital option wins easily.
*Setup time**: Paper tickets take 30–60 minutes to prepare and distribute. A digital raffle takes under 2 minutes to create and share.
*Guest experience**: With paper, guests need to remember to bring their ticket. With digital, they just scan a QR code or click a link — done in 30 seconds from their phone.
*Virtual-friendly**: Paper tickets don't work for remote guests. Digital raffles work from anywhere in the world, making them perfect for virtual and hybrid baby showers.
*Eco-friendly**: Paper tickets end up in the trash. A digital raffle produces zero waste.
*The fun factor**: Drawing a name from a bowl is fine. But a weighted random drawing with a drumroll animation and confetti explosion? That's a shower moment everyone remembers.
The Verdict
Paper raffle tickets had their time. But in 2026, a digital diaper raffle is faster to set up, cheaper, better for the environment, more fun, and works for any type of shower — in-person, virtual, or hybrid.
Ready to make the switch? Create your digital diaper raffle at MyDiaperRaffle.com in under 2 minutes.