Creative Baby Shower Game Ideas

Welcoming a new baby is a magical time that brings family and friends closer together. To make your baby shower unforgettable, you must have the right mix of fun and interactive games. According to a survey, people ranked games in the top 50% of memorable activities at baby showers.

We have handpicked a few creative games for baby showers that cater to all kinds of celebrations, whether you are expecting a boy or a girl or waiting for the gender reveal. From quirky and unique to heartwarming and classic, these games will ensure everyone has a fantastic time!

Game Ideas

1.     Guess the Baby Food

In the ‘Guess the Baby Food’ game, guests can test their taste buds by sampling various flavors of baby food and trying to correctly identify each one.

Materials Needed

·      Various jars of baby food

·      Blindfolds

·      Paper and pens

Steps to Follow

·      Before the baby shower begins, remove the labels from the baby food jars to prevent guests from visually identifying the flavors. Number each jar to keep track of the different flavors.

·      Arrange the jars of baby food on a table or display area, making sure to mix up the flavors to add to the challenge.

·      Gather the guests and explain the rules of the game. Let them know that they will be blindfolded and given a spoonful of baby food to taste. Their task is to guess the flavor of each baby food correctly.

·      Spoon a small amount of baby food onto each participant's spoon and guide them to taste it.

·      After tasting each baby food, participants have to remove their blindfolds and write down their guesses on the provided paper.

·      Once all participants have made their guesses, reveal the correct flavors of each baby food by referring to the numbered jars. Award small gifts to guests who correctly identified the most flavors.

2.     Diaper Raffle

The ‘Diaper Raffle’ is one of the most fun and exciting baby shower games to play. Guests are invited to participate by bringing a pack of diapers to the baby shower. Each pack they bring receives a raffle ticket, giving them the chance to win a special prize. It's a win-win situation: the mom-to-be gets a stash of diapers, and one lucky guest walks away with a reward!

Materials Needed

·      Raffle tickets

·      Diapers (for display)

·      Prize for the raffle winner

Steps to Follow

·      Inform guests about the Diaper Raffle at the beginning of the baby shower. Let them know that by participating, they not only contribute to the mom-to-be's diaper supply but also have the chance to win a prize.

·      Provide each guest will get a raffle ticket as they arrive at the baby shower. Explain that the number of raffle tickets they receive corresponds to the number of diaper packs they bring.

·      Set up a designated area where guests can display the packs of diapers they've brought for the raffle.  

·      Instruct guests to place their raffle tickets in a container provided for the raffle entry.

·      Select one raffle ticket from the container at random. Make sure all guests are present to witness the drawing.

·      Declare the number or name on the chosen ticket aloud to reveal the winner of the Diaper Raffle and award them with a special gift. This moment adds a touch of suspense and excitement to the baby shower.

3.     Baby Trivia

‘Baby Trivia’ is a delightful game that tests guests' knowledge about babies, parenting, and baby-related facts. Guests will enjoy sharing their insights and learning new tidbits about parenthood while celebrating the mom-to-be and her impending arrival.

Materials Needed

·      Trivia questions

·      Answer sheets for each guest

·      Pens or pencils for writing

·      Small prizes for winners

Steps to Follow

·      Compile a list of baby-related trivia questions covering topics like pregnancy, newborn care, and famous babies before the baby shower. Place the questions, answer sheets, and writing utensils on accessible tables.

·      Introduce the Baby Trivia game to guests during the shower, explaining the rules and objectives clearly.

·      Distribute answer sheets and writing utensils to each guest, instructing them to write their names for identification.

·      Ask trivia questions one by one, giving guests adequate time to write down their answers.

·      Collect answer sheets after all questions have been asked, reminding guests to double-check their answers.

·      Tally up scores, assigning points for each correct answer based on difficulty.

·      Announce the winners of the Baby Trivia game after scoring the answer sheets. Don’t forget to add baby shower game prices to add a bit of excitement to the event.

4.    Baby Photo Match-Up

Baby Photo Match-Up is a fun and interactive game where guests try to match baby photos to their respective adult counterparts. It's a delightful way to engage guests and reminisce about childhood memories.

Materials Needed

·      Baby photos of all guests

·      Labels or tags for guests to write their guesses

Steps to Follow

·      Collect clear and identifiable baby photos of each guest well in advance of the baby shower, ensuring you have one from every attendee.

·      Arrange the baby photos neatly on a board or table where they are visible to all guests.

·      Provide guests with adhesive labels or tags and pens to write down their guesses.

·      Encourage guests to carefully examine the baby photos and try to match them with the correct adult counterparts.

·      Once all guests have made their guesses, gather the labels or tags with the written guesses.

·      Excitedly reveal the correct matches one by one, perhaps adding some suspense by building up to the final reveal.

Wrapping Up!

This article brought to you some games to celebrate and have fun at your baby shower. These baby shower games infuse the celebration with joy, laughter, and a sprinkle of friendly competition. From tasting baby food to matching baby photos, each game adds its unique charm, ensuring an unforgettable event where guests come together to honor the mom-to-be and her imminent bundle of joy.