50 Fun and Festive Baby Shower Game Ideas to Celebrate the Mom-to-Be
Hosting a baby shower is not just about celebrating the impending arrival of a little one—it's also an opportunity to create lasting memories and bring joy to the mom-to-be and her guests. Elevate the festive atmosphere with a collection of 50 fun and entertaining baby shower game ideas that are sure to keep everyone smiling and laughing throughout the celebration.
Classic Baby Shower Games:
1. Baby Bingo: Create bingo cards with common baby items, and guests mark off items as the mom-to-be opens her gifts.
2. Diaper Raffle: Encourage guests to bring a pack of diapers for a chance to win a prize.
3. Guess the Baby Food: Remove labels from baby food jars and have guests guess the flavor by sight or taste.
4. Baby Word Scramble: Create a list of baby-related words and scramble the letters for guests to unscramble.
5. Name that Baby Animal: Test guests' knowledge of baby animals with a matching game.
Interactive and Engaging Baby Shower Games:
6. Baby Onesie Decorating: Provide plain onesies and fabric markers for guests to create personalized baby outfits.
7. Wishes for Baby: Have guests write heartfelt wishes or advice for the baby on cards.
8. Baby Block Tower: Challenge guests to build the tallest tower using baby blocks within a time limit.
9. Guess the Baby Photo: Ask guests to bring baby photos of themselves, and have everyone guess who's who.
10. Baby Charades: Act out baby-related words or phrases for a lively game of charades.
Creative and Unique Baby Shower Games:
11. Create a Baby Playlist: Have guests suggest and compile a playlist of lullabies or favorite baby songs.
12. Guess the Due Date: Have guests predict the baby's arrival date and time.
13. Baby Trivia: Test guests' knowledge of baby facts and pregnancy-related information.
14. The Price is Right – Baby Edition: Display baby items and have guests guess the prices.
15. Mommy and Daddy Trivia: Create a trivia game about the parents-to-be.
Outdoor and Group Baby Shower Games:
16. Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt with baby-related items hidden throughout the venue.
17. Baby Olympics: Plan outdoor games like a diaper-changing relay or a baby bottle chugging contest.
18. Baby Shower Bingo Relay: Organize a relay race where teams mark off bingo cards as they complete challenges.
19. Giant Baby Pictionary: Use a large easel or chalkboard for a larger-than-life game of Pictionary.
20. Guess the Baby Item in the Bag: Place baby items in opaque bags and have guests identify them blindfolded.
Digital and Virtual Baby Shower Games:
21. Online Baby Bingo: Play a virtual game of Baby Bingo using online platforms.
22. Guess the Baby Song: Play short clips of baby-related songs, and have guests guess the titles.
23. Virtual Baby Charades: Act out baby-related words or phrases via video call.
24. Digital Baby Trivia: Host an online trivia game with pregnancy and baby-related questions.
25. Online Baby Shower Games Package: Explore online game packages that include various interactive activities.
Crafty and DIY Baby Shower Games:
26. Baby Scrapbooking: Provide materials for guests to create scrapbook pages for the baby.
27. Decorate a Onesie Station: Set up a station with plain onesies, fabric paint, and embellishments.
28. Build a Baby Mobile: Create a craft station where guests can contribute to a baby mobile.
29. Personalized Baby Book: Ask guests to bring a children's book and write a personal message inside.
30. Decorate Baby Blocks: Provide wooden blocks for guests to decorate, creating a unique set for the baby.
Memory-Making Baby Shower Games:
31. Advice and Wishes Jar: Have guests write down advice or wishes for the baby and place them in a decorative jar.
32. Baby Time Capsule: Ask guests to bring items for a time capsule to be opened on the baby's milestone birthday.
33. Guess the Belly Size: Have guests estimate the size of the mom-to-be's belly with yarn or ribbon.
34. Capture the Moment: Set up a photo booth with props for guests to take memorable pictures.
35. Handprint Keepsake: Provide paint and canvas for guests to create a handprint keepsake for the baby.
Culinary and Tasting Baby Shower Games:
36. Baby Bottle Chugging Contest: Fill baby bottles with a beverage and have a friendly chugging competition.
37. Guess the Baby Food Flavor: Blindfolded guests taste different baby foods and guess the flavors.
38. Baby Shower Cake Decorating: Provide plain cupcakes or cookies for guests to decorate.
39. Milk and Cookies Bar: Set up a station with various types of milk and cookies for guests to enjoy.
40. Guess the Baby Food Pairings: Pair baby foods with unusual combinations, and have guests guess the pairings.
Entertaining Baby Shower Games for Large Groups:
41. Team Baby Pictionary: Divide guests into teams for a lively game of team-based Pictionary.
42. Baby Shower Jeopardy: Create a Jeopardy-style game with categories related to parenthood and babies.
43. Guess the Celebrity Baby Photos: Compile baby pictures of celebrities, and have guests guess who they are.
44. Baby Shower Mad Libs: Create humorous and baby-themed Mad Libs for a good laugh.
45. Baby Scattergories: Challenge guests to come up with baby-related words for each letter of the alphabet.
Witty and Humorous Baby Shower Games:
46. Baby Name Meanings Quiz: Create a quiz where guests guess the meanings of various baby names.
47. Create a Funny Baby Caption: Share funny baby photos and have guests come up with witty captions.
48. Parenting Advice Roast: Ask guests to share humorous parenting advice in a lighthearted and funny manner.
49. Dress the Baby Blindfolded: Blindfolded guests attempt to dress a baby doll within a time limit.
50. Baby Riddles and Jokes: Share a collection of baby-related riddles and jokes for some light-hearted humor.