The Ultimate Guide to Baby Shower Games: Fun, Easy, and Unique Ideas for Everyone
Planning a baby shower? Congratulations—you’ve already tackled step one of hosting an unforgettable event! Now it’s time to think about the real crowd-pleaser: the games. Baby shower games are the perfect way to break the ice, spark laughter, and create memories that’ll last long after the party ends.
Whether you’re looking for hilarious activities to get everyone giggling, creative games to wow your guests, or simple ones that even kids can enjoy, we’ve got you covered. This guide is packed with the best baby shower games that will turn your event into the talk of the town. So, grab a diaper (just for practice, we promise!) and let’s dive into the fun!
Classic/Printable Baby Shower Games
Baby Shower Charades
How to Play: Write baby-related activities (e.g., changing diapers, feeding time) or items (e.g., pacifiers, onesies) on slips of paper. Guests take turns drawing a slip and acting it out while others guess. The person or team with the most correct guesses wins.
Game Setup: Prepare a container with pre-written charades prompts. Set a timer for each round and designate a scorekeeper to track points.
Materials Needed:
- Slips of paper with prompts
- Timer
- Container for prompts
Baby Shower Feud
How to Play: Divide guests into two teams and present them with survey-style questions related to babies or parenting. Teams take turns guessing the top answers. The team with the most points wins.
Game Setup: Prepare a list of questions with survey-based answers. Use a whiteboard or chart to display scores. Assign someone to act as the host.
Materials Needed:
- List of survey questions and answers
- Whiteboard or scoreboard
- Markers
Baby Shower Trivia
How to Play: Guests answer trivia questions about baby milestones, baby animals, or fun parenting facts. The person with the most correct answers wins a prize.
Game Setup: Print trivia sheets or create a digital quiz. Have a host read the questions aloud or provide answer sheets for a quiet game.
Materials Needed:
- Printable trivia sheets or answer sheets
- Pens
Baby Shower Word Scramble
How to Play: Guests are given a sheet of scrambled baby-related words (e.g., diaper, stroller, pacifier). They must unscramble as many as possible within a time limit. The person with the most correct answers wins.
Game Setup: Print word scramble sheets in advance. Provide pens and set a timer for 5–10 minutes.
Materials Needed:
- Printable word scramble sheets
- Pens
Baby Shower Bingo
How to Play: Create bingo cards with baby-related items like bottles, bibs, and rattles. Guests mark off items as they’re mentioned or as gifts are opened. The first to complete a row yells “Baby Bingo!” and wins.
Game Setup: Prepare bingo cards in advance and distribute markers or pens. Have a caller to announce the items or use a gift-opening format.
Materials Needed:
- Printable bingo cards
- Pens or markers
Baby Shower Price Is Right
How to Play: Show guests a list of baby items and have them guess the price of each. The person whose total is closest to the actual total wins.
Game Setup: Print a list of baby items and their actual prices. Provide sheets for guests to record their guesses.
Materials Needed:
- Printable price sheets
- Pens
Baby Shower Jeopardy
How to Play: Create a Jeopardy-style game board with categories like “Baby Milestones,” “Famous Babies,” and “Parenting Facts.” Guests take turns picking a category and answering questions for points. The guest with the most points wins.
Game Setup: Use a large board or digital tool to create a Jeopardy grid. Assign a host to read questions and track scores.
Materials Needed:
- Jeopardy game board (physical or digital)
- List of questions
- Scoreboard
Don’t Say Baby
How to Play: Give each guest a clothespin at the start of the shower. If someone hears another guest say “baby,” they can take their pin. The guest with the most pins at the end of the party wins.
Game Setup: Provide a basket of clothespins and explain the rules at the start of the event.
Materials Needed:
- Clothespins
Unique Baby Shower Games
Baby’s Got Talent
How to Play: Guests perform baby-themed challenges like singing a lullaby, diaper-folding, or bottle-feeding a doll. Judges score the performances, and the guest with the highest score wins.
Game Setup: Prepare a small stage or designated area for performances. Provide props for each challenge and assign judges.
Materials Needed:
- Baby dolls
- Diapers
- Bottles with water
- Scorecards
Mom or Dad Said It?
How to Play: Collect funny or heartfelt quotes from the parents-to-be before the party. Guests must guess which parent said each quote. The person with the most correct guesses wins.
Game Setup: Compile quotes beforehand and prepare answer sheets for guests.
Materials Needed:
- List of quotes
- Answer sheets
- Pens
Design a Onesie
How to Play: Guests use fabric markers to decorate plain onesies with creative designs or funny messages. At the end, parents-to-be choose their favorite design, and the creator wins a prize.
Game Setup: Cover a table with a plastic tablecloth and provide enough onesies and markers for everyone.
Materials Needed:
- Plain onesies
- Fabric markers
Baby Bucket List
How to Play: Guests write down advice or baby-related activities the parents-to-be should try. These notes are collected in a decorative box for the parents to read later.
Game Setup: Provide cards and pens at a station. Decorate a box or basket to collect the notes.
Materials Needed:
- Cards
- Pens
- Decorative box
Baby Item Scramble
How to Play: Create a list of scrambled baby-related words. Guests must unscramble the words as quickly as possible. The guest with the most correct answers wins.
Game Setup: Print or write the scrambled words on paper and distribute them with pens. Set a timer for 5 minutes.
Materials Needed:
- Printable word scramble sheets
- Pens
Funny Baby Shower Games
Baby Bottle Chug
How to Play: Fill baby bottles with a drink like juice, soda, or water. Guests race to finish their bottle by drinking through the nipple. The first person to finish wins, and trust us—it’s harder than it looks!
Game Setup: Clean and fill the baby bottles before the event. Assign a referee to monitor the race and ensure no one cheats.
Materials Needed:
- Baby bottles
- Drinks of choice (juice, soda, or water)
What’s in the Diaper?
How to Play: Melt different chocolate bars and smear them inside diapers. Guests must smell or taste the “dirty diaper” to guess the candy. The person with the most correct guesses wins.
Game Setup: Prepare the diapers in advance and label them with numbers. Hand out answer sheets for guests to record their guesses.
Materials Needed:
- Clean diapers
- Assorted chocolate bars
- Answer sheets
My Water Broke!
How to Play: Freeze small plastic babies inside ice cubes. Guests each get an ice cube, and the goal is to melt it as quickly as possible using only their hands. The first person to free their baby wins.
Game Setup: Freeze the plastic babies in ice cube trays the night before the party. Hand them out in small cups or bowls at the start of the game.
Materials Needed:
- Small plastic babies
- Ice cube trays
- Water
Labor Pains Relay
How to Play: Guests hold a ping-pong ball between their knees and waddle across the room to drop it into a jar. The fastest person to “deliver” their baby wins.
Game Setup: Mark a starting line and place jars at the other end of the room. Provide a few spare ping-pong balls in case someone drops theirs.
Materials Needed:
- Ping-pong balls
- Jars
Active Baby Shower Games
Diaper Relay Race
How to Play: Divide guests into teams. Each team member must diaper a baby doll as quickly as possible and pass it to the next person. The team to finish first wins. For extra laughs, blindfold participants or require them to use only one hand.
Game Setup: Set up a diaper-changing station with dolls and diapers for each team. Have someone ready to time the race.
Materials Needed:
- Baby dolls
- Diapers
- Blindfolds (optional)
Balloon Baby Bump
How to Play: Guests place inflated balloons under their shirts to mimic a baby bump and race through an obstacle course. The first person to finish without popping their balloon wins.
Game Setup: Set up a simple obstacle course using household items. Inflate enough balloons for all participants.
Materials Needed:
- Balloons
- Obstacles for the course
Baby Stroller Race
How to Play: Guests race toy strollers across the room while carrying a baby doll. Obstacles can be added for extra challenge. Points are deducted for dropping the doll!
Game Setup: Clear a space for the race and set up obstacles like cones or chairs. Provide toy strollers for participants.
Materials Needed:
- Toy strollers
- Baby dolls
- Obstacles
Pin the Pacifier on the Baby
How to Play: A baby shower twist on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Blindfolded guests must pin a paper pacifier onto a baby poster. The closest placement wins.
Game Setup: Hang a baby poster on the wall and prepare paper pacifiers with adhesive backing.
Materials Needed:
- Baby poster
- Paper pacifiers
- Blindfolds
Pacifier Hunt
How to Play: Hide pacifiers around the party space. Guests race to find as many as they can within a set time limit. The person with the most pacifiers wins.
Game Setup: Hide pacifiers in various spots before the party begins. Use a timer to limit the game to 5–10 minutes.
Materials Needed:
- Plastic pacifiers
Baby Shower Games for Men
Beer Belly or Baby Belly?
How to Play: Show guests pictures of large bellies, and they must guess whether it’s a “beer belly” or a pregnant belly. The most correct guesses win.
Game Setup: Compile and print photos of bellies beforehand. Provide answer sheets for guesses.
Materials Needed:
- Printed belly photos
- Answer sheets
- Pens
Diaper Changing Race
How to Play: Male guests compete to see who can diaper a baby doll the fastest. For an added challenge, blindfold them or make them use only one hand.
Game Setup: Set up a diaper-changing station for each participant. Time their efforts and announce the winner.
Materials Needed:
- Baby dolls
- Diapers
- Blindfolds
Dad Joke Contest
How to Play: Have the men compete by telling their best or worst dad jokes. Guests vote for the funniest or cringiest joke, and the winner is crowned “Dad Joke King.”
Game Setup: Prepare a microphone or central spot for participants to deliver their jokes. Collect votes to determine the winner.
Materials Needed:
- A list of dad jokes (optional)
- Voting slips
Guess the Baby Gear
How to Play: Display baby items and have the men guess what each is called or its purpose. The person with the most correct guesses wins.
Game Setup: Arrange baby items on a table with numbers for easy identification. Provide answer sheets for guesses.
Materials Needed:
- Assorted baby gear
- Answer sheets
- Pens
Tool Time Challenge
How to Play: Men must assemble a baby item (e.g., stroller, crib) as quickly as possible. The fastest and most accurate assembly wins.
Game Setup: Provide baby items requiring assembly. Ensure all tools and instructions are ready.
Materials Needed:
- Baby item for assembly
- Tools (e.g., screwdriver)
Baby Shower Games for Kids
Duck Pond
How to Play: Fill a small pool with floating rubber ducks. Each duck has a number on the bottom that corresponds to a prize. Kids pick a duck to see what they win.
Game Setup: Set up a kiddie pool and label the ducks with numbers or symbols for prizes.
Materials Needed:
- Kiddie pool
- Rubber ducks
- Small prizes
Color the Onesie
How to Play: Provide onesie coloring sheets and crayons. Kids decorate their sheet however they like, and the best design wins.
Game Setup: Print onesie templates and set up a coloring station.
Materials Needed:
- Onesie templates
- Crayons
Baby Animal Match
How to Play: Kids match adult animals to their baby counterparts on a worksheet. The child with the most correct matches wins.
Game Setup: Print worksheets and distribute pencils.
Materials Needed:
- Printable worksheets
- Pencils
Pin the Baby on the Stroller
How to Play: Blindfolded kids must pin a baby cutout onto a stroller poster. The closest placement wins.
Game Setup: Prepare a stroller poster and baby cutouts with adhesive backing.
Materials Needed:
- Stroller poster
- Baby cutouts
- Blindfolds
Baby Blocks Building Contest
How to Play: Kids compete to build the tallest tower using baby blocks within a time limit. The tallest, most stable tower wins.
Game Setup: Provide a flat surface and set a timer for the challenge.
Materials Needed:
- Baby blocks
- Timer