Hosting a baby shower is a great way to celebrate a new arrival and show your love and support for the expecting parents. Whether you're the host or a guest, baby shower games are an essential part of the celebration, adding fun and excitement to the event.
In this article, we will provide you with 50 of the best baby shower game ideas to help you make your baby shower a hit.
Word Games
1. Baby Word Scramble
In this game, guests must unscramble baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle.” The first person to unscramble all the words wins. To play, you'll need to create a list of baby-related words and scramble them.
Then, give each guest a copy of the scrambled words and let the unscrambling begin!
2. Name That Baby Tune
In this game, play a clip of a popular song and have guests guess the song title. The person with the most correct answers wins.
To play, make a playlist of popular songs with baby-related themes and play a clip of each song. Then, have guests write down their guesses and see who can guess the most song titles correctly.
3. Baby Word Match
Provide guests with a list of baby-related words and have them match each word with its definition. The person with the most correct matches wins.
To play, create a list of baby-related words and their definitions. Then, give each guest a copy of the list and let the matching begin!
4. Baby Shower Word Jumble
Provide guests with a baby shower-themed word jumble filled with baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle.” The first person to unscramble all the words wins. To play, create a jumble of baby-related words and give each guest a copy.
Then, let the unscrambling begin!
5. Baby Shower Crossword
Provide guests with a baby shower crossword filled with baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle.” The first person to complete the crossword wins. To play, create a baby shower crossword with baby-related words and give each guest a copy.
Then, let the solving begin!
6. Baby Shower Word Ladder
In this game, guests take turns changing one word into another, related to babies and parenting, such as changing “diaper” to “baby.” The person who can’t think of a word loses. To play, have guests take turns saying a baby-related word and the next person must say a related word.
Play continues until someone can’t think of a related word, and that person loses.
7. Baby Shower Word Builder
In this game, guests take turns adding a letter to a baby-related word, such as “baby.” The person who can’t think of a letter to add loses. To play, have guests take turns adding a letter to a baby-related word until someone can’t think of a letter to add, and that person loses.
8. Baby Shower Word Minefield
In this game, guests take turns saying a baby-related word, such as “diaper.” If a guest says a word that has already been said, they lose. The last person standing wins.
To play, have guests take turns saying a baby-related word. If someone says a word that has already been said, they lose.
Play continues until only one person is left.
9. Baby Shower Word Association
In this game, guests take turns saying a baby-related word, such as “diaper,” and the next person must say a related word, such as “baby.” The person who can’t think of a related word loses. To play, have guests take turns saying a baby-related word and the next person must say a related word.
Play continues until someone can’t think of a related word, and that person loses.
10. Baby Shower Word Scavenger Hunt
In this game, guests must find baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle,” hidden around the room. The person who finds all the words first wins.
To play, hide baby-related words around the room and give each guest a list of words to find. Then, let the searching begin!
Trivia Games
11. Guess the Baby Food
In this game, guests must guess the flavor of pureed baby food. The person with the most correct answers wins.
To play, provide guests with a blind taste test of pureed baby food. Then, have guests write down their guesses and see who can guess the most flavors correctly.
12. Guess the Baby's Birth Stats
In this game, guests must guess the birth stats of the baby, such as the birth weight and time of birth. The person with the most correct answers wins.
To play, provide guests with a list of the baby's birth stats, such as expected birth weight, time of birth, and length, and have them write down their guesses. After the baby is born, compare the guesses to the actual birth stats and see who got the most correct.
13. Guess the Baby's Gender
In this game, guests must guess the gender of the baby. The person with the correct guess wins.
To play, have guests write down their guesses, and after the baby is born, reveal the gender and see who got it right.
14. Baby Shower Trivia
In this game, guests answer questions related to babies and parenting, such as “What is the average weight of a newborn?” and “What is the most popular baby name in the United States?” The person with the most correct answers wins. To play, create a list of trivia questions related to babies and parenting, and have guests write down their answers.
Then, reveal the correct answers and see who got the most right.
Memory Games
15. Who Knows Mommy Best?
In this game, guests must answer questions about the expecting mother, such as her favorite food and favorite color. The person with the most correct answers wins.
To play, create a list of questions about the expecting mother and have guests write down their answers. Then, reveal the correct answers and see who got the most right.
16. Who Knows Daddy Best?
In this game, guests must answer questions about the expecting father, such as his favorite hobby and favorite sports team. The person with the most correct answers wins.
To play, create a list of questions about the expecting father and have guests write down their answers. Then, reveal the correct answers and see who got the most right.
Racing Games
17. Diaper Derby
In this game, guests race to see who can change a baby doll's diaper the fastest. The person who finishes first wins.
To play, provide guests with a baby doll and a diaper changing station. Then, let the race begin!
18. Baby Bottle Chug
In this game, guests race to see who can drink a baby bottle filled with a non-alcoholic beverage the fastest. The person who finishes first wins.
To play, provide guests with baby bottles filled with a non-alcoholic beverage. Then, let the race begin!
Guessing Games
19. Guess How Many
In this game, guests must guess the number of items in a jar, such as baby pacifiers or baby socks. The person with the closest guess wins.
To play, fill a jar with baby items and have guests write down their guesses. Then, reveal the actual number of items in the jar and see who got the closest.
20. Guess the Baby's Birth Stats
This game is similar to the Guess the Baby's Birth Stats trivia game, but with the added element of guessing. To play, provide guests with a list of the baby's birth stats, such as expected birth weight, time of birth, and length, and have them write down their guesses.
After the baby is born, compare the guesses to the actual birth stats and see who got the closest.
Bingo Games
21. Baby Gift Bingo
In this game, guests must match the gifts they see being opened to the items on their Bingo card. The first person to get five in a row wins.
To play, provide guests with Bingo cards and have them mark off the gifts as they are opened. The first person to get five in a row wins.
22. Baby Shower Bingo with Gift
In this game, guests must match the gift themes on their Bingo card to the gifts being opened. The first person to get five in a row wins.
To play, provide guests with Bingo cards with gift themes, such as “books” or “clothes.” Have guests mark off the gift themes as they are opened. The first person to get five in a row wins.
Art Games
23. Baby Shower Word Art
In this game, guests must create a piece of word art using baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle.” The person with the most creative word art wins. To play, provide guests with a list of baby-related words and have them create a piece of word art using the words.
Then, have a judge select the winner.
24. Baby Shower Letter Art
In this game, guests must create a piece of letter art using baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle.” The person with the most creative letter art wins. To play, provide guests with a list of baby-related words and have them create a piece of letter art using the words.
Then, have a judge select the winner.
Prize Games
25. Baby Shower Gift Grab
In this game, guests race to grab a prize from a table filled with baby-related gifts, such as baby books and baby toys. The person who grabs a prize first wins.
To play, fill a table with baby-related gifts and have guests race to grab a prize. The person who grabs a prize first wins.
26. Diaper Raffle
In this game, guests bring a pack of diapers to the baby shower and are entered into a raffle to win a prize. The person whose name is drawn wins the prize.
To play, have guests bring a pack of diapers to the baby shower and have them write their name on a ticket. Then, place the tickets in a jar and draw a winner.
27. Baby Shower Raffle
In this game, guests purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize. The person whose ticket is drawn wins the prize.
To play, sell raffle tickets and have guests write their name on the back of the ticket. Then, place the tickets in a jar and draw a winner.
Picture Games
28. Guess the Baby Picture
In this game, guests must guess which baby picture belongs to the expecting parents. The person with the most correct guesses wins.
To play, provide guests with a selection of baby pictures and have them write down their guesses. Then, reveal the correct answers and see who got the most right.
29. Baby Shower Memory Game
In this game, guests must match baby pictures to their corresponding names. The person with the most matches wins.
To play, provide guests with a selection of baby pictures and their corresponding names. Then, have guests match the pictures to the names.
The person with the most matches wins.
Craft Games
30. Diaper Cake Decorating
In this game, guests race to decorate a diaper cake with baby-related items, such as baby toys and baby clothes. The person with the most creative diaper cake wins.
To play, provide guests with a diaper cake and baby-related items to decorate it. Then, have a judge select the winner.
31. Baby Shower Craft Challenge
In this game, guests race to create a craft related to babies and parenting, such as a baby mobile or a baby blanket. The person with the most creative craft wins.
To play, provide guests with materials to create a craft related to babies and parenting. Then, have a judge select the winner.
32. Guess the Mommy-To-Be's Belly Size
In this game, guests must guess the size of the expecting mother's belly. The person with the closest guess wins.
To play, have guests write down their guesses and then measure the expecting mother's belly. The person with the closest guess wins.
33. Guess the Weight of the Baby
In this game, guests must guess the weight of the baby. The person with the closest guess wins.
To play, have guests write down their guesses and then weigh the baby after birth. The person with the closest guess wins.
Word Games
34. Baby Shower Word Scramble
In this game, guests must unscramble baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle.” The person with the most words unscrambled wins. To play, provide guests with a list of scrambled baby-related words and have them unscramble the words.
Then, have a judge select the winner.
35. Baby Shower Word Search
In this game, guests must find baby-related words hidden in a word search puzzle. The person who finds the most words wins.
To play, provide guests with a word search puzzle with baby-related words hidden within. Then, have a judge select the winner.
Trivia Games
36. Baby Shower Trivia with Gift Themes
In this game, guests answer questions related to baby-related gift themes, such as “What is a popular gift for a baby shower?” and “What is the most popular baby toy?” The person with the most correct answers wins. To play, create a list of trivia questions related to baby-related gift themes and have guests write down their answers.
Then, reveal the correct answers and see who got the most right.
37. Baby Shower Trivia with Baby Stats
In this game, guests answer questions related to baby stats, such as “What is the average weight of a newborn?” and “What is the most popular baby name in the United States?” The person with the most correct answers wins. To play, create a list of trivia questions related to baby stats and have guests write down their answers.
Then, reveal the correct answers and see who got the most right.
Quiz Games
38. Baby Shower Quiz with Gift Themes
In this game, guests take a quiz on baby-related gift themes, such as “What is a popular gift for a baby shower?” and “What is the most popular baby toy?” The person with the most correct answers wins. To play, create a quiz on baby-related gift themes and have guests take the quiz.
Then, reveal the correct answers and see who got the most right.
39. Baby Shower Quiz with Baby Stats
In this game, guests take a quiz on baby stats, such as “What is the average weight of a newborn?” and “What is the most popular baby name in the United States?” The person with the most correct answers wins. To play, create a quiz on baby stats and have guests take the quiz.
Then, reveal the correct answers and see who got the most right.
Bingo Games (Continued)
40. Baby Shower Gift Bingo with Gift Themes
In this game, guests must match the gift themes they see being opened to the items on their Bingo card. The first person to get five in a row wins.
To play, provide guests with Bingo cards with gift themes, such as “books” or “clothes.” Have guests mark off the gift themes as they are opened. The first person to get five in a row wins.
41. Baby Shower Gift Bingo with Gift Types
In this game, guests must match the gift types they see being opened to the items on their Bingo card. The first person to get five in a row wins.
To play, provide guests with Bingo cards with gift types, such as “toys” or “clothes.” Have guests mark off the gift types as they are opened. The first person to get five in a row wins.
Charades Games
42. Baby Shower Charades with Baby-Related Words
In this game, guests take turns acting out baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle,” without speaking. The person who correctly guesses the most words wins.
To play, provide guests with a list of baby-related words and have them take turns acting out the words without speaking. Then, have the other guests guess what the word is.
The person who correctly guesses the most words wins.
43. Baby Shower Charades with Baby-Related Actions
In this game, guests take turns acting out baby-related actions, such as “changing a diaper” and “rocking a baby to sleep,” without speaking. The person who correctly guesses the most actions wins.
To play, provide guests with a list of baby-related actions and have them take turns acting out the actions without speaking. Then, have the other guests guess what the action is.
The person who correctly guesses the most actions wins.
44. Baby Shower Gift Bingo with Baby-Related Words
In this game, guests must match the baby-related words they see on the gifts to the items on their Bingo card. The first person to get five in a row wins.
To play, provide guests with Bingo cards with baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle.” Have guests mark off the baby-related words as they are seen on the gifts. The first person to get five in a row wins.
45. Baby Shower Gift Bingo with Baby-Related Items
In this game, guests must match the baby-related items they see on the gifts to the items on their Bingo card. The first person to get five in a row wins.
To play, provide guests with Bingo cards with baby-related items, such as “baby toys” and “baby clothes.” Have guests mark off the baby-related items as they are seen on the gifts. The first person to get five in a row wins.
Memory Games
46. Baby Shower Memory Game with Baby-Related Words
In this game, guests must remember a list of baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle.” The person who remembers the most words wins. To play, read a list of baby-related words to the guests and have them write down as many as they can remember.
Then, reveal the list and see who remembered the most words.
47. Baby Shower Memory Game with Baby-Related Items
In this game, guests must remember a list of baby-related items, such as “baby toys” and “baby clothes.” The person who remembers the most items wins. To play, read a list of baby-related items to the guests and have them write down as many as they can remember.
Then, reveal the list and see who remembered the most items.
Drawing Games
48. Baby Shower Drawing Game with Baby-Related Words
In this game, guests must draw a picture related to a baby-related word, such as “diaper” or “bottle.” The person with the most creative drawing wins. To play, provide guests with a list of baby-related words and have them draw a picture related to each word.
Then, have a judge select the winner.
49. Baby Shower Drawing Game with Baby-Related Items
In this game, guests must draw a picture related to a baby-related item, such as “baby toys” or “baby clothes.” The person with the most creative drawing wins. To play, provide guests with a list of baby-related items and have them draw a picture related to each item.
Then, have a judge select the winner.
Scavenger Hunt Games
50. Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt with Baby-Related Words
In this game, guests must search for baby-related words, such as “diaper” or “bottle,” hidden throughout the party area. The person who finds the most words wins.
To play, hide baby-related words throughout the party area and have guests search for the words. The person who finds the most words wins.
Puzzle Games
51. Baby Shower Jigsaw Puzzle
In this game, guests must complete a baby-themed jigsaw puzzle as quickly as possible. The person who completes the puzzle first wins.
To play, provide guests with a baby-themed jigsaw puzzle and have them race to complete it. The person who finishes first wins.
52. Baby Shower Word Puzzle
In this game, guests must unscramble baby-related words, such as “diaper” and “bottle,” as quickly as possible. The person who unscrambles the most words in a certain amount of time wins.
To play, provide guests with a list of scrambled baby-related words and have them unscramble the words as quickly as possible. Then, have a judge select the winner.
Conclusion
When it comes to baby showers, the key to a successful celebration is to make sure everyone has a good time. These 50 baby shower game ideas are a great way to ensure your guests have a blast.
From classic games like Bingo and Word Scramble, to unique games like Baby Shower Charades and Scavenger Hunts, there is something for everyone. So, choose the games that suit your theme, gather your guests, and get ready for a baby shower to remember!
If you're looking to create a memorable and entertaining baby shower, these games are sure to provide hours of fun. So, don't wait any longer, gather your supplies, and get ready to party!
Your guests will thank you for it.