45 Best Baby Shower Games to Celebrate Your Favorite Mom-to-Be
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Think about how many baby showers you’ve been to over the years. We’ve all played those same games over and over again, getting out the tape to measure mom’s belly, changing diapers on dolls while blindfolded, and other activities you’ve come to expect. If you’re planning a shower for a friend or family member, maybe you’d like to switch things up with some new baby shower ideas that guests may not see coming. That’s why we’re here with 45 unexpected baby shower games to liven up your all-things-baby shindig.
You’ll be happy to know that lots of these games are printable (so, so easy!) or can be put together in a flash (a few plastic pacifiers, and you’re good to go). Some are silly (the “My Water Broke” game is sure to have everyone in hysterics), while others are downright sentimental, like guessing which family members match the baby photos and sharing fond memories of the mom-to-be. Partner your games with some pretty desserts, and your party is sure to be a success. Mix in games between bites and opening baby shower gifts, and Mom will never forget this fun gathering with everyone she loves!
This cute game puts players' knowledge of baby-related terms to the test using only emojis. It's a fun twist on Pictionary that's sure to be a hit at your shower!
Matching Baby Socks
Knock your guests socks off with this fun challenge featuring one of the most adorable items ever: teeny, tiny baby socks! To play, give your guests a pile of baby socks, all mixed up, and challenge them to match as many pairs as they can within a set time limit.
Diaper Changing Relay
In this fun take on the classic baby shower game, teams race against the clock to see who can change a diaper on a doll or stuffed animal the fastest and with the most accuracy. With each team member taking turns to complete different steps of the diaper-changing process, from cleaning to fastening, it's a hilarious yet practical game that gives soon-to-be parents a taste of what's to come!
Invite your loved ones to share their wisdom and creativity by jotting down suggestions for activities to do with the baby during their first year of life. This game offers more than just entertainment; it creates a treasured keepsake for the parents-to-be as they embark on this exciting journey into parenthood.
In this spinoff of the popular “What in Your Purse?” baby shower game, guests take stock of the contents of their phones for a chance to win prizes. For example, if you have a photo from the baby shower on your phone, you'll be awarded 15 points!
Decorate Onesies
This one is a classic for a reason: There's nothing like a collection of custom outfits made with love and laughter to round out your little one's wardrobe! Your guests will love channeling their inner artists to create adorable and unique designs on plain baby onesies using fabric markers, paints, and other craft supplies.
This simple scratch-off game requires no prep on your end and you can choose as many winners as you'd like! Guests will scratch off the cards to reveal different beverages, and whoever has the baby bottle filled with milk is the winner.
"Name something a baby spends a lot of time doing." "What do new parents say they can't live without?" Whoever can guess the top answer to questions like these will win this baby-themed take on the popular TV game show Family Feud.
Baby Bottle Bowling
This game is sure to strike up some fun! To play, set up empty baby bottles as pins and use a soft ball as the bowling ball. Guests will then take turns trying to knock down as many bottles as possible in one roll.
Bring a musical note to the shower festivities with this baby-inspired twist on "Name That Tune." In this version, guests must try to fill in the blank for songs that have the word "baby" in them.
Count the Sheep
Want a baby shower game that's short and sweet? Fill a jar with sheep animal crackers or figurines and invite your guests to guess how many there are. Whoever comes closest to the correct number wins a fun prize!
Learn more at Her Baby Shower Blog.
This lively game will have everyone hilariously miming diaper changing and imitating nursery rhymes. Get ready for lots of laughter and unforgettable moments as your guests embrace their inner performers.
Tests your guests' knowledge of celebrity gossip and pop culture with this fun and interactive game. To play, present your guests with a series of photos of celebrities when they were babies and challenge them to match each baby with their adult celebrity selves.
How well do you know the mom-to-be? This game will test just that by asking guests to make educated guesses on what she would prefer in various scenarios.
Still on the hunt for a baby name? Let your guests be your guide! This fast-paced, printable game challenges players to come up with a baby name for every letter of the alphabet. The first one to complete the sheet wins!
DIY Candy Baby Shower Game
Baby showers are all about the prizes (which are so fun to pick out!). Focus on games where guests can score some loot, like this “sweet” one where each guest will write down how many Swedish fish are in a bowl. The guess closest to the number wins.
Learn more at Oh My Occasions.
For another guessing game, ask guests to write down what they think the baby’s actual due date will be with the help of this pretty printable calendar. Send a gift in the mail to the winner(s) who guessed correctly!
Children’s Book Game
This game ties into the gifting theme of the shower. Each guest will bring a beloved children’s book for baby, and everyone will guess which book it is based upon the creative wrapping of each present.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Who doesn’t love a good, old-fashioned word scramble? For this one, everyone will unscramble a list of baby-associated words.
It’s time for Baby Bingo! Before Mom starts opening gifts, fill out the bingo card with the gifts you think she’ll receive. The one with the most correct guesses wins the prize!
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