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List of Fun & Engaging Baby Shower Games Ideas 

Updated: Aug 7



Baby showers are a wonderful celebration of new life and a great opportunity for friends and family to gather and share in the joy. One of the best ways to ensure your baby shower is a hit is by incorporating fun and engaging games. Here’s a comprehensive list of baby shower games that will keep your guests entertained and make your event memorable.


1. Baby Name Suggestions

Having trouble with baby names? Provide small cardboard name tags and pens for guests to write down their name ideas for the baby boy. This interactive and budget-friendly activity will generate plenty of creative suggestions.


2. Baby Bingo

Make the gift-opening process more interactive with Baby Bingo. Create bingo cards featuring common baby shower gifts like bath toys and booties. Guests mark off items as the mother-to-be opens her presents, and the first to complete a row or the whole card wins.


Download this pretty BINGO and enjoy with your loved ones !




3. Guess the M&Ms in a Bottle

Fill a baby bottle with M&Ms and have guests guess the number of candies inside. Provide a recording sheet for their guesses. This simple yet fun game is a crowd-pleaser.


4. Measure the Mom-to-Be

Use a string for guests to guess the circumference of the mom-to-be's belly. This game is fun but ensures the mom-to-be is comfortable with the idea to avoid any awkward moments.


Mommy to be tummy measure


5. Cornhole with a Twist

For a playful and slightly cheeky game, adapt the classic cornhole by using bean bags shaped like sperm. Guests try to toss the sperm into a hole.


6. High Tea Theme

While not a game, incorporating a high tea theme with scones, cakes, and sandwiches can elevate your baby shower. Ask friends to help with baking and drinks.


7. DIY Decorations

Get all your decorations from a budget-friendly store. Options like hanging pom-poms, bunting, and tablecloths are affordable and stylish, creating a festive atmosphere without breaking the bank.


DIY Baby Shower Decor


8. Who’s That Baby?

Have each guest bring a baby photo of themselves. Display the photos and let everyone guess who’s who. This game is a fantastic icebreaker.


9. What’s Her Age Again?

Collect photos of the mom-to-be at different ages and have guests guess her age in each photo. This nostalgic game can be both fun and heartwarming.


10. The Mama or the Papa?

Display family photos of the parents-to-be and have guests guess which family member belongs to which parent. This game adds a personal touch to your baby shower.


11. Baby Trivia

Customize trivia questions related to the baby shower guests. Have guests submit funny baby-related facts about themselves beforehand and create a trivia deck with multiple-choice questions.


12. Price Is Right

Gather baby items and have guests guess their prices without going over. The mom-to-be keeps the items, making this game both fun and practical.


13. Animal Babies

Create a list of animals and the names of their young. Guests can work in teams to guess the names, like “joey” for a baby kangaroo. This game is educational and entertaining.


14. Most Popular Baby Names

Have guests guess the top baby names from different decades. This game can spark interesting discussions about name trends over the years.


15. Celebrity Babies

Show photos of celebrity babies and have guests guess their famous parents. For a harder version, use a list of possible celebrities for guests to choose from.


16. Before They Were Famous

Display childhood photos of celebrities and have guests guess who they are. This game is perfect for pop culture enthusiasts.


17. Guess the Baby Item

Fill a bag with baby items and have guests guess what’s inside without looking. This hands-on game is fun and challenging.


18. Word Scramble

Create a list of scrambled baby-related words and have guests unscramble them. This can be done individually or in pairs for more interaction.


19. Embarrassing Baby Stories

Have guests share funny or embarrassing baby stories. This simple game is sure to get everyone laughing and talking.


20. Baby Bottle Chugging Contest

Fill baby bottles with a drink and see who can drink the fastest. This hilarious game is great for co-ed baby showers.


21. Poop Inspector

Melt different candy bars in diapers and have guests guess which candy bar it is. This game is messy but guarantees laughs.


22. Baby Drawings

Have guests draw a baby on a paper plate placed on their heads. The funniest and most accurate drawing wins.


23. Mommy and Daddy Questionnaire

Ask the parents-to-be questions separately and have them guess each other’s answers. This game is fun and reveals how well they know each other.


24. Read the Emojis

Create a list of baby-related phrases written in emojis and have guests guess the phrases. This modern game is great for tech-savvy guests.


25. Baby Shower Charades

Play charades with baby-related phrases. This classic game is always a hit and can be played in-person or virtually.


26. Don’t Let Your Water (Balloon) Break!

Guests must carry a water balloon between their knees and drop it into a bucket without breaking it. This active game is perfect for outdoor showers.


27. Big-Belly Twister

Have guests play Twister with balloons under their shirts. This adds a fun twist to the classic game and guarantees lots of laughs.


28. Relay Race

Set up a relay race with baby-related tasks like diaper changing and bottle feeding. This active game is both fun and competitive.


29. Bob for Pacifiers

Fill bowls with water and pacifiers. Guests must remove the pacifiers using only their mouths. This game is perfect for outdoor showers.


30. Pin the Pacifier on the Baby

A baby-themed version of pin the tail on the donkey. Blindfold guests and have them pin a pacifier on a baby poster.


31. Balloon Bellies

Guests must pop balloons under their shirts by bumping bellies with each other. This hilarious game is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


32. You Can’t Say That!

Choose a forbidden word for the duration of the shower. Anyone who says it is out. This simple game can be played throughout the party.


33. The Baby Bucket List

Have guests write down their hopes and dreams for the baby’s future and place them in a decorated bucket. This meaningful activity creates lasting memories.


34. Baby Pool

Guests guess the date and time of the baby’s birth. The closest guess wins. This game can be made more interesting with a small cash prize.


35. A Message on a Diaper

Have guests write funny or inspirational messages on diapers for the mom-to-be to read later. This activity provides encouragement during late-night diaper changes.


Message on dipper baby shower game


36. Baby Shower Photos

Take lots of photos to capture the memories. Provide disposable cameras for guests to use, adding an element of surprise to the final pictures.


37. Ice Baby Breaker

Freeze small plastic babies in ice cubes and place them in guests’ drinks. The first person to have their baby melt completely yells, “I have a baby!” and wins the game.


38. “Yes” or “No”

Pin a baby item card on each guest’s back and have them ask yes or no questions to guess the item. This game is great for mingling and interaction.


39. Find the Pacifiers

Hide pacifiers around the venue and have guests search for them. The person who finds the most wins.


40. Design-O-Baby

Provide guests with Play-Doh or modeling clay to sculpt what they think the baby will look like. This creative game is sure to result in some hilarious creations.


41. Cupcake Decorating Contest

Give each guest a cupcake and decorating supplies. Have them decorate their cupcakes, and the parent-to-be judges the best one.


42. Blindfolded Diaper Changing

Blindfold guests and have them race to change a baby doll’s diaper. This game is both challenging and funny.


43. Blindfolded Spoon-Feeding

Pair guests up and blindfold one in each pair. The blindfolded person must spoon-feed baby food to their partner. Be prepared for some mess!


44. Baby Food Connoisseur

Blindfold guests and have them taste different baby foods to guess the flavors. This game is sure to evoke some interesting reactions.


45. Block Scramble

Provide teams with sets of baby blocks that spell out baby-related words. The first team to unscramble all the words wins.


46. Design Baby Clothing

Give guests plain baby onesies and fabric markers to decorate. The parents-to-be can cherish these custom keepsakes.


47. Virtual Baby Shower Games

For virtual showers, adapt games like Baby Bingo, Pictionary, and trivia to be played online.

These games will not only entertain your guests but also create cherished memories for the mom-to-be. Remember, the key to a successful baby shower is to ensure everyone is having fun and celebrating the upcoming arrival of the little one.


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