Baby shower games for every party

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We have nothing against a baby shower that consists of sipping, socializing, and gathering around the parents-to-be while they unwrap gifts. But the parties themselves are going rogue in a good way, so why not turn the whole thing into an all-out bash? You are celebrating a birthday, after all. Spark some friendly competition with baby shower games, challenges, and activities that invite all shower guests to roll up their sleeves and get in on the fun. Let the baby shower games begin.

 

Get everyone involved with a coed shower

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Mix things up by inviting the guys to be party guests, then try out one of these gender-neutral baby shower games.

  • He said she said: Put the spotlight on the parents-to-be by typing up a list of the funniest, most surprising things you’ve heard mom and dad say (paraphrasing permitted) and asking everyone to guess who uttered the words. 
  • Guess the baby: Every party-goer will have skin in this game. Ask each baby shower guest to bring a baby picture of themselves and see who can match them all to the right grown-up. Then, pin the baby photo onto a board or a wall. This fun baby shower game will certainly uncover some chubby cheeks and unexpected transformations. 
  • Pacifier pick-up: Channel an Easter egg hunt with this tot-friendly take. Plant a handful of pacifiers throughout the shower—nestled in flowers, perched behind picture frames, or balanced on blinds. Then, tally up shower guests’ loot at the end of the party to decide the winner.

 

Print and play

Images of baby animalsWe’re not talking bingo: Think out of the box with printable baby shower game ideas that’ll stump fortune-tellers and fact-checkers.

  • Animal house: Bring a baby animal into the mix, and you’ll have no shortage of cuteness. First, print pictures of all kinds of baby animals—the rarer, the better—and have family and friends guess on the right name. Chicks and cubs may come easy, but you can stump them with trickier ones like porcupines, pups, and joeys (a.k.a: baby porcupines, sharks, and kangaroos).
  • It’s a date:  The little one decides the winner of this contest: Print out calendars for the months near the due date and ask everyone to pencil in when they think the big day will be. Then, whoever hits closest to the actual birthday wins the baby shower game (after the party, of course!). 

 

Shower games, but make them modern

Keep everyone guessing with these clever, contemporary guessing game challenges.

  • Name that year: Jog everyone’s memory (and imagination) by asking them to guess what names were the most popular in recent years and decades past (Mildred, Ruth, and Florence were among the chart-toppers in 1910. You can search for others online at ssa.gov).
  • Classics with a twist: Your favorite party games are shower-friendly when you swap in baby themes. Try charades and Pictionary, but use phrases like “smooth as a baby’s bottom,” “dirty diapers,” or “swaddling.”

 

Turn on the timer

These speed-round games crank up the competition—the fastest one wins. Play every man for himself or break into teams and do them all tournament-style.  

  • The diaper challenge: See which baby shower guest can fasten a diaper onto a stuffed animal or baby doll fastest. Seasoned vets have a leg up, so you can make it more interesting by blindfolding the party guests.
  • Boogeyman: Special equipment is required for this fun baby shower game—you’ll need an old-school nasal aspirator and a bag of miniature marshmallows. Scatter the sweets onto a table, set a timer for one minute, and see who can pick up the most marshmallows and put them into an empty bottle or jar.
  • Bottles up: Competitors will be sipping their way to victory for this unique baby shower game, so you get to set the stakes. Line up enough bottles for every guest, and fill them with your drink of choice (water, beer, or whatever you like). First one to finish the fun game wins.

 

Slightly absurd games

All bets are off when you go with something silly for a baby shower game idea.

  • Ice ice baby: Prep for this game by freezing tiny plastic babies (like you’d use for a King Cake) in an ice cube tray. Then, come party time, you’ll put one in everyone’s drink and see whose melts fastest. Have them say “my water broke!” to win a gift card. 
  • Don’t say baby: This contest goes on all party long. Choose the most common words you’d hear at a baby shower—like “congrats” or even “baby”—and forbid everyone from saying them. Hand out a diaper pin to keep track. Every time someone says one of the words, they have to give a pin to the person that catches them. Whoever ends up with the most pins wins a baby shower gift. 
  • Storytime: No advanced planning is necessary for this one; gather the group and have them share an embarrassing memory from childhood—or a more recent parenting confession.  

 

Make it sentimental

DIY baby shower tie dye onesies

Adding in some sentimental baby shower games doesn’t have to feel boring. Balance out all the ruckus with these cute, kind ideas. 

  • Words of wisdom: Mothers and fathers know best, so ask the parents in attendance to give their best advice. Make cards with topics like packing for the hospital, changing diapers, and taking turns on the night shift. Have them draw a card and sum up their top tips.
  • Gifts to go: Play Project Runway with a DIY onesie decorating station. Buy plain onesies in a range of sizes (so the baby can sport them all for months to come) and invite everyone to add a personal spin. Tie-dye and fabric paint is foolproof—even the not-so-crafty types can get cool results with a quick tutorial and some elastic bands.

Above all, if you’re organizing a casual, convivial shower or something more elaborate, an added fun game will bring an element of game-night fun. 

We have baby shower invitations for every type of shower (and sprinkle). Let our options inspire the kind of fun you want to plan for the fête. For more shower inspiration head this way: our guide to modern baby showers and everything you’ll want to add to your baby registry

 

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