30 Baby Shower Games That Are Fun

Planning a baby shower and need some fun baby shower games to go with it? Whether you’re having a co-ed baby shower or ladies-only, you can plan your games and have options for everyone. Not only can you have a fun baby shower but you can have one that everyone is involved in!

Baby Shower Game Supplies

• Printer paper
• Beaded necklaces
• Bottles
• Pens/Markers
• Music Playlists
• Family Photographs (baby photos of guests and various pictures of the mom-to-be)
• Blindfolds

1. How Old Was Mom

This game is played by gathering photos at different ages in the mom-to-bes life. When the game begins guests will look at the pictures and guess what age the mom-to-be was. The person with the most correct answers wins!

2. Who Knows Mommy Best

This game is focused on who knows the mom-to-be the best. At some point in the baby shower, the guests will answer a series of questions about the mom-to-be, and whoever has the most correct answers wins.

3. Don’t Say Baby

Before the baby shower begins pick a code word (most often “baby” is used). You can play this game two ways, by keep track of points or giving each guest a beaded necklace. When the code word is said and someone else catches them, they receive the point or necklace from whoever said it. Whoever has the most points/necklaces at the end will win.

4. Who’s That Baby

A fun game that includes the guests or family. Before the event have guests/family send a baby picture of themselves. Play this game by allowing guests to guess who the baby in the pictures is. The person with the most correct answers wins the game.

5. My Water Broke

You will need a small bag of plastic babies and an ice cube tray for this. Place a plastic baby in each ice cube tray section with water and allow it to freeze. Play this game by giving each guest an ice cube and have them try to get the baby out. No hot drinks or tools can be used. Whoever gets the baby out first and yells “My Water Broke” wins.

6. Guess the Baby Food

A fun guessing game to play with guests, buy baby food but remove the labels. Have guests taste the baby food and write down their guesses. Whoever has the most correct guesses, wins the game.

7. Guess the Craving

Pregnancy tends to make for crazy food cravings. This game is played by the mom-to-be describing her food cravings without actually naming the foods. Guests try to guess the foods and write them down. Whoever has the most right answers wins.

8. Emoji Anagrams

This is an easy-to-play printable game. Every guest gets a sheet and the goal of the game is to correctly guess each emoji set.

9. The Price is Right (Baby Edition)

This game can also double as a keepsake to keep in the baby book. You can make a printable version of The Price is Right or just doing it verbally. The goal is to correctly guess the price of various baby items.

10. Diaper Changing Contest

Practice makes perfect. In this game, the guests are blindfolded and given a baby and diaper. When the timer starts the guests race to see who can accurately put the diaper on the baby.

11. Mystery Bags

Everyone loves mystery bags, this game is a bit different though. Put baby-related items into dark bags. Guests must put only their hands in the bags and write down their answers to what’s in the bag. The person with the most right answers wins.

12. Pin the Pacifier on the Baby

Similar to Pin the Tail on the Donkey, this game is instead played with a baby face attached to a flat surface and a pacifier that must be put in the baby’s mouth. Guests must be blindfolded and can be spun around before being allowed to pin the pacifier to add to the difficulty of the game.

13. Disney Babies and Moms

A great themed baby shower game, this game focuses on matching Disney babies to Disney moms. You can do this as a verbal game or make it into a printable version to allow guests to write their answers.

14. Name That Tune

Incorporate music into the baby shower by playing this nostalgic game. Make a playlist of popular baby songs, then allow guests to guess the song as it plays.

15. Name that Tune: Baby Edition

Similar to the Name the Tune, this version focuses on songs that have the word “baby” in the song title. Make your playlist and as each song plays, let guests guess the song.

16. How Long Does It Last: Animal Style

This baby shower game is fun and educational. Have a list of animals and how long their pregnancies (gestations) last. Whoever gets the most correct, wins.

17. Guess the Nursery Rhyme

Pick lines from well-known nursery rhymes. Read those lines aloud and guests can guess what nursery rhyme they come from.

18. The Name Game

An interactive game for all players, the Name Game is played by having guests start with the letter A and go through the alphabet. Each guest must come up with a baby name that starts with their letter. If guests cannot come up with a name in the allotted time, they are out of the game.

19. The Baby Bottle Race

You can turn this into a team game or stick to using it as an individual. Fill regular baby bottles up with beverages. Guests must then empty their bottles the fastest. Whoever finishes their bottles first wins.

20. Baby ABCs

This game focuses on baby needs and uses the alphabet. Before the baby shower make a list of the letters of the alphabet going vertically. Now guests must come up with baby items that start with each of those letters.

21. TV Kids

This is a fun interactive game that gets all generations playing. Come up with a list of TV kids from various shows. You can make this a verbal game or print them out on a piece of paper. Have guests try to guess which shows the TV kids are from.

22. Baby Shower Scramble

Puzzles galore! This baby shower game requires a bit of thinking. Try to unscramble letters to make popular baby-related words. You can play by whoever finishes first or whoever has the most correct answers.

23. Pass the Pacifier

This baby shower game idea does require the guests to be put into groups or teams. You will need straws and pacifiers for this game. Once separated into teams, the first person will place the pacifier on their straw. When the timer begins the first person must pass the pacifier to the next person by sliding the pacifier onto their straw. You can’t use your hands at all. The first team to make it through their whole team by passing the pacifier wins.

24. Multi-Tasker Baby Grab

Handling babies is hard work, trying to get them dressed is a whole ordeal. In this fast-paced baby shower game you will need a long clothesline, clothespins, and baby clothes. Hang all the baby items with clothespins on the line. Guests will try to take off a full outfit with only one hand without dropping any clothes or clothespins. First-person to complete an outfit wins.

25. Pass the Diaper

Include the kids in this fun quick game. Played much like the Hot Potato game, you will need a diaper (you can add melted chocolate if you’d like). Everyone sits in a circle and when the music starts you begin to pass the diaper. When the music stops whoever is holding the diaper is out of the game.

26. Baby Duck Ducks

For this game, you will need plastic ducks and two buckets. One empty bucket will be across the room and the other bucket will be to hold the ducks. Separate guests into teams of two. One person will be throwing the ducks and the other person will be standing between the empty bucket and the person throwing. The goal is to throw the ducks over their partner and make it into the empty bucket. The First-person to five wins the game.

27. Name Tag Game

A fun way to start saving for the new baby, this game is played by giving each guest a new baby-related name. “Diaper”, “Bottle”, etc. Each time a person says the persons’ real name they much ante up and pay money to the piggy bank (which is started for the new baby).

28. How Many?

Guessing game! Get any empty item like a bottle or something bigger if you wish. Fill the item with the mom-to-be favorite candy (something small like gummi bears). Guests will then guess how much of the candy is inside. Whoever gets closer without going over, wins!

29. Measure the Belly

Guests use toilet paper to guess how many squares it will take to measure the baby bump. Once everyone has their guesses in they can then take their toilet paper up and measure the mom-to-be.

30. Baby’s First Picture

You will need index cards for this game and markers/pens. Ask guests to close their eyes/be blindfolded. Then have them draw a baby without looking. Whoever closely resembles an actual baby wins.

Ultimately, you’ve chosen a few of these baby shower games to include in your next party. Now you may be wondering what kind of prizes or gifts to give to the winners. If you’re planning a baby shower on a budget, you can keep it simple. For example, get a few gift cards to local places to eat, candy bars, candles, and more.

Baby Shower Games FAQ

How Many Games Should Be Played At A Baby Shower?

The baby shower is a time for guests to have fun and hopefully win some prizes. Most expectant parents are looking forward to the event because it’s one of the few times they’ll get presents before the arrival of their child. Games can be an easy way to entertain them while waiting in line for gifts!

If you’re not sure how many games to play at a baby shower, it’s best to include at least three or four activities.

There are many types of games you can have the baby shower guests participate in: trivia questions, scavenger hunts, word jumbles and more! The only thing that matters is that everyone has fun and hopefully wins some prizes as well.

Give them plenty of time to enjoy all the games and prizes. Hosts should allow at least 45 minutes for guests to participate in any activities they want before opening up presents, so make sure you plan accordingly!

What Are Good Prizes For Baby Shower Games?

When it comes to prizes, we recommend using things that the guests will find useful and enjoyable. You could try lip gloss, scented candles, bath salts or a gift card.

What Can You Do Instead Of Baby Shower Games?

If you’re looking for something different from traditional baby shower games, try out one of these popular ideas:

• Sign a onesie
• create a time capsule for baby
• decorate baby bibs

How Do You Make A Baby Shower Fun?

Hosting a baby shower is an important responsibility, but it can be carried out with ease. To make the party as fun and enjoyable for all involved you’ll need to plan carefully!

*Plan A Menu: Don’t forget to plan a menu for your guests! You’ll want some finger foods and snacks that are easy on the go, as well as drinks like water or lemonade.

*Make it a sensible length – find out how long your shower should last so that guests will get bored.

*Find A Fun Theme: There are many different themes that would be perfect for an expectant mom’s baby shower, so take some time and browse through the different ideas such as winter themes and fall themes.

*Do The Decorations Yourself: It may seem like a lot of work to decorate for an entire party by yourself, but it’ll be worth it when you see how happy your guests are with their surroundings! You can create a great baby shower on a small budget.

*Add Games: To keep your guests entertained while they wait in line for gifts, include some games to play. There are many different types of activities that will work well including trivia questions, scavenger hunts and more – but make sure there’s at least three or four so no one gets bored! Also if you’re holding it virtually have some virtual party games.

*Invite A Special Guest: If you have a close friend or family member who’s expecting, then invite them to your baby shower as well! You’ll be able to celebrate with all of the people important in their lives.