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A baby shower is a special event held before the birth of a baby to celebrate and honor the expectant mother or parents. It’s an opportunity for friends and family to come together to offer their congratulations and support, as well as to provide gifts and well wishes for the new addition to the family.
Baby shower games and activities are a common part of the celebration. These can include guessing games, quizzes, and activities related to parenting or baby care.
Baby shower games can add fun and entertainment to the celebration while helping guests bond and celebrate the expectant parents. Here are 57 baby shower game ideas to choose from:
1. Baby Bingo or Simply Bingo
Baby Bingo is a fun game where guests mark off baby-related terms on their bingo cards as they’re called out during gift opening.
Things Needed:
– Bingo cards pre-printed with baby-related terms.
– Markers or pens for guests to mark their cards.
– Prizes for the winners.
How to Play:
– Distribute bingo cards and markers to each guest.
– As the mom-to-be opens her gifts, guests mark off the items on their cards.
– The first guest to complete a row or pattern shouts “Bingo!” and wins a prize.
2. Guess the Baby Food
Guests taste different flavors of baby food and try to guess the flavor.
Things Needed:
– Various jars of baby food with labels removed.
– Spoons for tasting.
– Paper and pens for guests to write down their guesses.
– Prizes for the most correct guesses.
How to Play:
– Remove the labels from baby food jars.
– Number the jars and create a key with the correct flavors.
– Have guests taste the baby foods and write down their guesses.
– Reveal the correct answers, and the guest with the most correct guesses wins a prize.
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3. Unique baby names Race
Guests compete to create as many unique baby names as possible in a set time starting with a particular letter.
Things Needed:
– Paper and pens for guests.
– A timer or stopwatch.
– Prizes for the winners.
How to Play:
– Set a timer for a specific duration (e.g., 2 minutes).
– Guests write down as many baby names as they can within the time limit starting form a particular letter.
– The guest with the most unique names wins a prize.
4. Pictionary
A classic game where guests draw and guess words or phrases.
Things Needed:
– Paper and pens or dry-erase boards.
– A timer or stopwatch.
– A list of related words or phrases.
– Prizes for the winning team or individual.
How to Play:
– Divide guests into teams or play individually.
– Use the timer to limit drawing and guessing time.
– One person from a team draws a chosen word or phrase without using any letters or numbers, and their team tries to guess it.
– Set a time limit for each round, and keep score.
– The team or individual with the most correct guesses wins.
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5. Baby Trivia game for Baby shower
Guests answer questions about pregnancy, baby facts, or the parents-to-be in a trivia game.
Things Needed:
– A list of trivia questions.
– Answer sheets or cards for guests.
– Pens or pencils.
– Prizes for the guests with the most correct answers.
How to Play:
– Read out the trivia questions one by one.
– Guests write down their answers.
– After all questions are asked, go over the correct answers and tally the scores.
– The guest with the most correct answers wins a prize.
6. Baby Animal Match-Up with parents Animal
Guests match baby animals with their adult counterparts in a fun and educational game.
Things Needed:
– A list of baby animal names.
– A list of adult animal names.
– Answer sheets or cards for guests.
– Pens or pencils.
– Prizes for the guests with the most correct matches.
How to Play:
– Guests match the baby animal names to their adult counterparts.
– After everyone has completed their match-ups, go over the answers.
– The guest with the most correct matches wins a prize.
7. Word Scramble
Provide guests with scrambled words that they need to unscramble.
Things Needed:
– A list of scrambled words.
– Answer sheets or cards for guests.
– Pens or pencils.
– Prizes for the guests who unscramble the most words correctly.
How to Play:
– Distribute the scrambled words and answer sheets to guests.
– Guests unscramble the words within a set time limit.
– Review the correct answers, and the guest with the most correct unscrambled words wins a prize.
8. Guess your Guest childhood Photo
Guests bring baby photos of themselves, and others try to guess who’s who in a guessing game.
Things Needed:
– Baby photos of guests (provided in advance).
– Numbered sheets of paper for guests to write their guesses.
– Pens or pencils.
– Prizes for the guests with the most correct guesses.
How to Play:
– Display the baby photos with corresponding numbers.
– Guests write down their guesses for each photo.
– Reveal the correct answers, and the guest with the most correct guesses wins a prize.
9. Baby Shower Charades games
Overview: Guests act out baby-related words or phrases without speaking, while others guess what they’re miming.
Things Needed:
– A list of baby-related words or phrases to act out.
– A timer or stopwatch.
– Slips of paper or cards with the words/phrases written on them.
– Prizes for the best performers or guessers.
How to Play:
– Divide guests into teams or play individually.
– One person from a team draws a word/phrase from the pile and acts it out silently.
– Set a time limit (e.g., 1-2 minutes) for each round.
– The team or individual with the most correct guesses wins
10. Onesie Decorating
Guests decorate plain onesies or baby T-shirts with fabric markers, paints, or other craft supplies.
Things Needed:
– Plain onesies or baby T-shirts.
– Fabric markers, paints, or craft supplies.
– Aprons or smocks to protect clothing.
– A designated decorating area.
How to Play:
– Provide guests with plain onesies and decorating supplies.
– Encourage them to get creative and decorate the onesies.
– Once the onesies are decorated, the mom-to-be can keep them as keepsakes.
11. Nursery Rhyme Quiz
This is a fun game to play with your guest in baby shower party. Guests are quizzed on their knowledge of nursery rhymes and must finish the lyrics.
Things Needed:
– A list of nursery rhymes with missing lines.
– Answer sheets or cards for guests.
– Pens or pencils.
– Prizes for the guests with the most correct answers.
How to Play:
– Read out nursery rhymes with missing lines.
– Guests complete the missing lines.
– Review the correct answers, and the guest with the most correct answers wins a prize.
12 Don’t Say “Baby” word
This is going to be fun and difficult game for a baby shower party where guest are not allowed to say word baby. Guests are given a clothespin or diaper pin and are not allowed to say the word “baby.” If someone catches them saying it, they can take their pin.
Things Needed:
– Clothespins or diaper pins for guests.
– Prizes for the last guest(s) with pins.
How to Play:
– Give each guest a clothespin or diaper pin when they arrive.
– Instruct them not to say the word “baby.”
– If someone catches another guest saying “baby,” they can take their pin.
– The guest(s) with pins at the end of the shower wins a prize.
13. Guess the Baby Item
Guests feel baby items inside a bag and guess what’s inside without looking.
Things Needed:
– Baby items placed in opaque bags (e.g., a diaper, pacifier, baby bottle).
– Blindfolds or eye masks for guests.
– Answer sheets or cards for guests.
– Pens or pencils.
– Prizes for the guests with the most correct guesses.
How to Play:
– Blindfold guests one at a time.
– Have them feel the baby item inside a bag and guess what it is.
– They write down their guesses, and you reveal the correct answers later.
– The guest with the most correct guesses wins a prize.
14. Who Knows Mommy Best
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Guests answer questions about the mom-to-be to see who knows her best.
Things Needed:
– A list of questions about the mom-to-be (e.g., her favorite color, food, hobbies).
– Answer sheets or cards for guests.
– Pens or pencils.
– Prizes for the guests with the most correct answers.
How to Play:
– Read out the questions about the mom-to-be.
– Guests write down their answers.
– Review the correct answers, and the guest with the most correct answers wins a prize.
15. Drink from baby bottle
Guests compete to see who can drink from a baby bottle filled with juice or water the fastest.
Things Needed:
– Baby bottles filled with a beverage (juice, water, or a non-alcoholic drink).
– A timer or stopwatch.
– Prizes for the fastest chuggers.
How to Play:
– Guests gather with their filled baby bottles.
– On “go,” they start chugging the contents as quickly as possible.
– The guest who finishes first wins a prize.
16. Guess the price of various baby items
Guests guess the prices of various baby items, and the closest guesses win.
Things Needed:
– A variety of baby items (diapers, bottles, baby food, etc.).
– Price tags or labels for each item.
– Answer sheets or cards for guests.
– Pens or pencils.
– Prizes for the guests with the closest guesses.
How to Play:
– Display the baby items with price tags.
– Guests write down their guesses for the prices.
– Reveal the actual prices, and the guest(s) with the closest guesses win prizes.
17. Write Word ABCs Related to Baby
Guests come up with baby-related words for each letter of the alphabet.
Things Needed:
– Paper and pens or pencils for guests.
– Timer or stopwatch.
– Prizes for the most creative or complete list.
How to Play:
– Give guests a set amount of time to come up with a baby-related word for each letter of the alphabet (e.g., A for “Adorable,” B for “Blanket,” etc.).
– After the time is up, have guests read their lists aloud.
– The guest with the most complete list or the most creative answers wins a prize.
18. Guess the Due Date
Guests guess the baby’s due date and possibly other details like the baby’s weight. these can be an interesting games to play with your loved one in baby shower party and see the guesses about your due date.
Things Needed:
– Calendar or due date prediction cards for guests.
– A container for collecting the prediction cards.
– Prizes for the guests with the closest guesses.
How to Play:
– Provide guests with due date prediction cards upon arrival.
– Have guests write their guesses for the baby’s due date and any additional predictions.
– Collect the cards and keep them until the baby is born.
– After the baby’s birth, reveal the actual due date and compare it to the guests’ guesses.
– The guest(s) with the closest guesses wins a prize.
19. Who knows mommy and daddy well.
Guests answer questions about the parents-to-be to see who knows them best.
Things Needed:
– A list of trivia questions about the parents.
– Answer sheets or cards for guests.
– Pens or pencils.
– Prizes for the guests with the most correct answers.
How to Play:
– Read out the trivia questions about the parents-to-be.
– Guests write down their answers.
– Review the correct answers, and the guest with the most correct answers wins a prize.
20 Bottle Bowling with a small ball
Set up baby bottles as pins and roll a small ball to knock them down.
Things Needed:
– Empty baby bottles.
– Small ball or soft toy.
– A clear space for bowling.
– Prizes for the best bowlers.
How to Play:
– Set up the empty baby bottles in a triangular formation like bowling pins.
– Each guest takes turns rolling the ball or soft toy to try and knock down the bottles.
– Award prizes to those who knock down the most bottles or get a strike.
21. Sock Matching – who can match the pair of sock quicker
Provide a basket of baby socks, and guests race to match pairs.
Things Needed:
– Baby socks (mixed up in a basket).
– Timer or stopwatch.
– Prizes for the guests who match the most pairs in the shortest time.
How to Play:
– Scatter the baby socks in a basket, ensuring that they are not matched.
– On “go,” guests race to match as many pairs of baby socks as they can within a set time limit.
– The guest who matches the most pairs in the shortest time wins a prize.
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22. Diaper Changing Races
Guests will change the diapers of dolls and baby mannequins in a given time frame.
Things Needed:
– Dolls or baby mannequins.
– Diapers.
– Blindfolds.
– Timer or stopwatch.
– Prizes for the fastest diaper changers.
How to Play:
– Blindfold guests one at a time.
– Provide them with a doll and a diaper.
– Time them as they attempt to change the diaper while blindfolded.
– The guest who completes the task in the shortest time wins a prize.
23. Baby Bottle Piñata, who can break it faster
Fill a baby bottle-shaped piñata with candy or small toys for guests to break open.
Things Needed:
– Baby bottle-shaped piñata.
– Candy or small toys to fill the piñata.
– Blindfold.
– A stick or bat.
– Prizes for guests.
How to Play:
– Hang the baby bottle piñata from a sturdy support.
– Blindfold a guest, spin them around a few times, and give them the stick or bat.
– They take turns trying to break open the piñata to release the goodies.
– Once the piñata breaks, guests collect the treats.
24. Baby Lullaby Karaoke
Sing lullabies or baby songs as a karaoke competition.
Things Needed:
– Karaoke machine or app.
– A list of baby songs or lullabies.
– Prizes for the best karaoke performers.
How to Play:
– Set up a karaoke machine or app with a list of baby songs or lullabies.
– Guests take turns singing their favorite baby songs.
– A panel of judges or the audience can vote for the best karaoke performer, who wins a prize.
25. Baby shower Memory Games
Display baby items for a minute, then have guests list what they remember.
Things Needed:
– A variety of baby items (diapers, bottles, baby food, etc.).
– A tray or table to display the items.
– Paper and pens for guests.
– Timer or stopwatch.
– Prizes for the guests with the best memory.
How to Play:
– Display the baby items on a tray or table.
– Give guests a minute to memorize the items.
– Cover the items or remove them from sight.
– Guests write down as many items as they can remember.
– The guest with the most correct answers wins a prize.
26. Set up a Photo Booth
Set up a photo booth with props and backdrops for guests to take pictures. This is more on the side of making memories and clicking pictures rather then on a list of baby shower games but surely your guest will enjoy this.
Things Needed:
– Props such as baby bottles, pacifiers, onesies, and baby-themed accessories.
– Backdrops or a backdrop stand.
– A camera or smartphone with a tripod.
– Photo booth props like signs and frames.
– Prizes for the most creative or funniest photos.
How to Play:
– Create a designated area for the photo booth with a backdrop.
– Provide guests with props and encourage them to take photos individually or in groups.
– Offer a variety of props and backdrops to choose from.
– Guests can take printed photos as keepsakes or share digital photos.
27. Pop the balloon of other
Guests will save their own balloon while trying to pop balloons of other people to win a prize.
Things Needed
-Balloons
– Pins or tooth picks
How to play
-Each guest will hold a balloon in one hand and hold a pin in another hand.
-The target is to pop another balloon and save his or her.
-The one whose balloon will survive will be the winner at the end.
28. How old was mum and dad
This is a nice choice if you’re looking for cute baby shower games, and the game works perfectly for both mom and dad.
Things Needed
-Photos of mum and dad at different age
-Pen and papers
How to play
-Given pen and paper to each guest to write their answers.
-Show all of them the picture of mum and dad and ask them to guess their age in that picture.
-The one who will guess nearby age or correct age
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29. Diaper Notes
Another one in the list of fun games for baby shower is Diaper-themed baby shower activities are always a huge hit, and this one is quite fun for your guests.
Things needed
-Lot of newborn diapers
-Colored markers
How to play
-Give each guest a diaper and a marker and ask them to write a funny quote, joke, words of encouragement, or anything creative on the back of the diaper.
-Give the box of personalized diapers to the parent(s)-to-be for inspiration during a late-night diaper change!
30. Super Parent in Training
For a fun and active co-ed baby shower game, consider this activity, which hilariously tests the skills of parenting.
Things needed
-Cordless or cell phone
-Approximately eight pairs of unmatched baby socks
-Stack of diapers
-Baby spoon
-Baby doll or plush toy
-Timer
How to play
-Each of your guests will have a turn trying to be a super parent! When you say “Go,” the guests must pick up the phone and cradle it between their ear and shoulder.
-At the same time, they must correctly sort the socks into matched piles, “feed” the baby, and change the baby’s diaper.
-They can’t put down the phone while doing this and must be performing all tasks simultaneously. Before the next guest begins their turn, mix up the socks again. Time each guest to see how long it takes to complete the tasks
-Whoever has the fastest time wins!
31. Passing the gift
If you want t play some old school games pass the gift baby shower game is another classic that you may have played at other parties. It’s a great way to give your guests a little token of appreciation; plus, it’s a super easy baby shower game to organize!
Things required
-Music player
– Small gift for the winner
How to play
- All the guest will sit in a circle and pass the gift to each other
- One person will control the music and will stop it in between.
- When the music stops, person holding the gift box will be out of the game
- The person who stays in the race till last will be the winner and will keep that gift.
These baby shower games and activities are sure to add fun and entertainment to the celebration while creating memorable moments for the mom-to-be and guests. Feel free to customize them to fit the theme and preferences of the baby shower.
