Playing baby shower games

Tell each guest to write down a question a new mama would have, such as "How can I transition baby to solid food? Have each person write down the answer to her original question on the back of her new card.

Take turns reading the question-and-answer combos out loud. Creative juices will flow when guests write a short story on the spot. This baby shower game idea is less of an icebreaker, so it works best with a group of people who are already friendly.

The results are hysterical—and the worse the story, the better, says Wood. Take turns reading the hilarious stories out loud.

The person who comes up with the funniest tale wins. Friedland recommends giving baby-to-be a present she'll one day cherish: A time capsule created by mom's closest friends , will show her what life was like in the year she was born.

At the shower, have each guest present the item she brought and explain why she chose it. Everyone will place their items into a container and present it to the mom-to-be as a gift. Put guests at odds with each other with this baby shower game, and see who can guess baby's arrival date most closely.

Distribute note cards and pens to the guests, and remind them of the pregnant lady's official due date. Have each guest write down her name and the date she expects baby to be born, then hand it over to the hostess with a cool 10 bucks. After the baby is born, the shower hostess will send a quick text to guests who attended, announcing the winner. The newborn and the mom-to-be will be scoring tons of awesome stuff, but much of it will be practical and predictable. This baby shower game lets you create something special—a quilted hand-made blanket—during the present-opening time.

Simply distribute one solid-colored fabric square and several fabric pens to each guest. While the mom-to-be is opening gifts, have each guest decorate her square. After the shower, have the hostess or the best seamstress in attendance stitch the squares together to make a personal, impromptu quilt for Baby.

See who has the gift of punctuality in this gift-opening baby shower game of chance. As the mom-to-be is opening gifts, set the timer for a short length of time five to seven minutes. Whoever's present she's opening when the timer goes off wins a prize, such as an inexpensive gift card.

Start the timer again and keep the routine going until all the presents are opened. By Heather Eng Updated July 01, Pin More. Trivia games are always a hit at baby showers. Here you'll find all kinds of baby shower games that will challenge your guests to use their heads. Baby shower games like bingo will get everyone interacting and have a great time. Opening gifts usually takes a huge chunk of time at a baby shower.

These baby shower games will make sure your guests continue having fun. These baby shower games are all about wishing the best to the expectant mom.

Here are some other baby shower games that don't quite fit into the other categories. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Players will be tasked with transferring the milk from the jug to the carafe one at a time using the small cup. The first team to fill the carafe past the fill line or the team closest to the fill line when the timer runs out wins.

Stash baby figurines around the house or yard prior to the shower. Split guests into two teams and have them collect as many babies as they can in one minute. The team with the most wins. Active — Great for small-to-medium groups — Includes all baby shower guests. This easy DIY shower game is a great way to get guests interacting and having fun. Split the party into three groups and equip each of them with several rolls of toilet paper and one balloon.

The team members will have to designate one person the pregnant model who will have an inflated balloon under her shirt. The teams will then have a set time to fashion an outfit out of TP. For added fun, put on a fashion show for the mom-to-be. The prize goes to the team with the best outfit. Not sure what prizes to get? For this game, consider giving the team members raffle tickets which qualifies them to win a prize, like a gift card, at the end of the shower.

Teamwork, speed and precision will be required in order for each team to remove the diaper, apply baby powder, put the cloth diaper on and secure it with a diaper pin. Remember not to stab the baby! The first team to do all of this successfully wins. The expectant parents have a lot of laundry in their future! Help them get a head start by sifting through baby clothes to find matches and outfits.

Teams will be given a laundry basket full of baby clothes. They will have a set amount of time to pull out as many complete outfits including socks, mittens, and hats. To add a competitive twist, place one to two items in the wrong baskets so that baby items have to be retrieved from other teams in order to complete outfits. Welcome to Baby Shower Sign, Eucalyptus. Who Knows Mommy Best?

Baby Shower Game, Eucalyptus. Hilarious to watch — Race — Great for small-to-medium groups. In this game, players must race to the finish line without making a peep. The catch is they will have a rattle taped to their knee.

To increase the challenge, use more than one rattle per player. If a player makes a noise, they have to go back to the starting line. The first one to silently cross the finish line wins. Hilarious to watch — Race — Minute to win it. Players will have one minute to transfer mini marshmallows out of a bowl onto a tissue using a baby nasal aspirator. Before the baby shower, create cards that state baby-related terms or baby items.

Depending on how long you want the game to last, you will likely want to make at least 20 cards. At the baby shower, split the guests into two teams. Each team chooses an artist who picks up a card and tries to get their team to guess what they are drawing. Hilarious to watch — Race. Each contestant gets a box of wipes or tissues and have to empty it one by one using only one hand. If a guest has it in her purse, she should circle the corresponding number of points.

Then have guests count up their points, and whoever has the most wins. This baby shower game is a fan-favorite. What you need: Paper, pens, a timer and a computer and printer or a copy machine.

Before the party: Decide on a few baby words, then jumble up the spelling on a sheet of paper to create anagrams. How to play: Place a sheet of paper at every seat, and at some point during the party, put aside a minute to see how fast people can unscramble them.

The person who figures out the most words in a minute wins. Many baby showers include kids on the invite list—and while many of the best baby shower games are kid-friendly, not all of them are totally appropriate. These fun, interactive, PG picks make perfect baby shower games for kids. What you need: Large plastic garbage bags, scissors, jars of applesauce, baby spoons and blindfolds. Before the party: Cut holes in the bottom of the bags so they can be worn like a poncho. How to play: Separate guests into teams of two.

Have guests put trash bags over their clothes, then blindfold everyone. Give a jar of applesauce and two spoons to each team and have them feed each other. Whichever team finishes their applesauce first is the winner. How to play: Separate guests into teams of four or five and have them stand in a line with a straw in their mouths. The first person in line puts the pacifier onto their straw.

Have them continue down the line. Whichever team reaches the end of the line first wins. This is one of the rare times when kids will actually want to help pair socks—so take full advantage!

How to play: Put all the baby socks, unpaired, in a pile on the floor. Each guest must match as many socks as they can in one minute. The person who matches the most socks is the winner. Who can work quickly and carefully under pressure? Before the party: Clip multiple baby clothes onto a hanger using the clothespins. Place the hanger, with clothes, on a hook. Have one hanger of clothes for each guest. How to play: Have each guest place one hand behind their back as they try to remove as many pieces of clothing as possible without dropping the clothes or the clothes pins.

Whoever can get the most off in under a minute wins. This is hands-down one of the best baby shower games for kids. What you need: Chocolate, a diaper and a music playlist. Then: hot potato! Last guest standing is the winner. Getting Pregnant. Popular links under Pregnancy First Trimester. Popular links under Baby Baby Month by Month. Popular links under Toddler Toddler Month by Month.

Baby Products. Not at your party! By Rose Walano. Image: Jenny Quicksall Photography. Purchases made through links on this page may earn us a commission. Best Baby Shower Games. What you need: Paper and pen for each guest.

What you need: A computer and printer, and paper and pen for each guest. What you need: A list of emoji anagrams and a pen for each guest.

Image: Haleigh Nicole Photography. Co-ed Baby Shower Games. What you need: Paper, pens and a computer and printer or copy machine. Before the party: Place a diaper on each doll. What you need: Balloons and pins for each guest. What you need: Name tags one for each guest , a marker and a piggy bank.

Before the party: Mark each name tag with a baby-related word. Before the party: Put one baby item into each bag and number them 1 to Image: Theresa Wooner Photography. Unique Baby Shower Games. This creative group baby shower activity is bound to yield some unique results. Easy Baby Shower Games. What you need: Clothespins for every guest. This is an upbeat and super-easy baby shower game that calls for zero prep! What you need: A playlist of baby songs and pen and paper. Spotify, anyone?

What you need: Raffle tickets, a box or pail and a prize. What you need: Paper and pen for each guest and a timer.