30 Best Baby Shower Game Ideas To Entertain Your Guests 2024

No one wants to throw or attend a boring baby shower. The key is finding the perfect mix of ‘showering’ mom-to-be with gifts and playing fun baby games.

How do you plan an afternoon of fun?

First, you must determine the best games for your audience. Will your guests be subdued sitters or peppy party-goers?

This article will tell you the 30 Best Baby Shower Game Ideas for either party crowd.

30 Baby Shower Game Ideas To Spice Up The Party

1. Guess the Baby Food

Guess the Baby Food is a fun baby shower game to get everyone’s taste buds going. *Source:* *parents.com*

Select 5-10 kinds of baby food and number them. Everyone must do a blind taste test and guess what kind of food they are tasting, from homemade popsicles to a variety of cupcakes. This is a fun way to get everyone laughing if you choose fruits and mild vegetables they are actually quite tasty.

2. Measure Mom’s Belly

This is a fun game for early arrivers to play while they wait. *Source:* *getfreebabyshowergames.com*

When guests arrive, have them cut a piece of string, yarn, or toilet paper the length that is closest to the circumference of mom’s belly. When everyone has guessed you can measure to see who is closest.

3. Guess the Gestation

You can find free printables or make your own if you are throwing a baby shower game on a budget. Source: papertraildesign.com

This is a fun game if you have guests who are content with staying in their seats. Pass out the paper and give everyone a couple of minutes to guess. At the end, whoever has the most correct, wins!

4. The Price is Right

A fun spin-off of the famous game show. *Source:* *frugalfanatic.com*

Have guests guess the cost of common baby items with The Price is Right. To spice up the game you can buy the items they are guessing on so that they can look at them closely. Plus, when you are done you can give all the products to momma-to-be!

5. Blindfolded Diaper Changing

A hilarious game that tests the skill of every friend and family member. *Source:* *doitandhow.com*

You will need a blindfold, a diaper, a baby doll, and a stopwatch. Have guests race to change the baby doll blindfolded and see who is the fastest.

6. Baby Jeopardy

Baby Jeopardy is a fun and versatile trivia game for guests to play. *Source:* *fun-babyshower-games.com*

The sky’s the limit with this well-known game. You can choose any category you want to tailor the game to your guest’s interests.

7. Play-Doh Babies

This creative game will allow momma-to-be to serve as the judge. *Source:* *partydelights.co.uk*

For this sculpting game, each guest will receive a tube of molding clay. Tell them they have a certain time to make their best baby. When you are done, mom gets to pick the winner. You are sure to get some giggles from this game.

8. Guess the Poop

A hilarious game that tests the candy knowledge and stomach of everyone. *Source:* *momspotted.com*

While not for the weak-stomached, this baby poop game will be sure to put a smile on your face. Choose various types of chocolate candy bars and smash them into a diaper. Number them and have your guests identify the candy based on the texture and “poop” color.

9. Bobbing for Nipples

Bobbing for Nipples is a great non-traditional game for a co-ed shower. *Source:* *ohmybabyshower.com*

For this party game, you can use a baby bathtub or kiddie pool. Fill it up with water, toss in some baby nipples, and let the messy fun begin.

10. Diaper Toss

A super simple, but fun game to play at a casual backyard baby shower. *Source:* *everydayfamily.com*

For this game, you will need some diapers and a bucket. Wet the diapers with water, for weight, and wrap them up. Let each guest take turns trying to toss the diaper into the bucket.

11. Don’t Say Baby

This fun game will last the length of the shower and you will be waiting to hear the b-word. *Source:* *pinterest.com*

Everyone gets a clothespin when they walk in the door and instructions to not say ‘baby’. As the guests visit and enjoy themselves, they will have to listen for the word baby. If you hear the word, you get to collect a clothespin. The one with the most at the end of the shower, wins.

12. Baby Predictions

An exciting guessing game for the birth-day of baby. Source: *babylist.com*

You can personalize your baby prediction game anyway you choose. Get your guests guessing everything from name and gender to eye color. When baby is born, review the guess cards and tell the winner, Congrats!

13. Baby Bottle Chug

Fill it with apple juice, beer, or any beverage that you choose. *Source:* *creative-baby-shower-ideas.com*

Get some baby bottles and fill them up with your beverage of choice. Challenge your guests to compete against each other and see who can empty their bottle the fastest.

14. My Water Broke

My Water Broke is a fun game that will keep guests eyeing their drinks all afternoon. *Source:* *getfreebabyshowergames.com*

Get some miniature plastic babies and freeze them in ice cubes. When making everyone’s drink, be sure to top it off with a baby-cicle. Instruct them to keep an eye on their baby and when it is fully melted to shout, MY WATER BROKE!

15. Midnight Messages

Every new parent needs something to brighten their night when they are up with a fussy baby. *Source:* *happyhomefairy.com*

Each guest gets a card to write a witty message that will bring a smile to mom or dad’s sleepy face during your midnight diaper changes. Attach the cards to the diapers and package up the diapers with specific instructions to use at night only.

16. Pregnant Daddy

Pregnant Daddy is a hilarious game that puts dad-to-be in the spotlight. *Source:* *coolest-parties.com*

Gather balloons and men for this hilarious game. The men should put the blown-up balloon under their shirt and then race to see who can tie their shoes the fastest without popping their balloon.

17. Baby BINGO

Quite possibly, the most popular baby shower game, this classic will not disappoint. *Source:* *thebalanceeveryday.com*

The styles and templates are endless for this party classic. Have guests fill the boxes with gifts they think momma will open. When they get five in a row, they shout BINGO!

18. Guess How Many

Such a simple guessing game that anyone can play, young and old. *Source:* *etsy.com*

Buy a baby bottle and fill it with a tasty treat. Have guests guess how many are in the bottle. The closest to the actual number wins a prize.

19. Mommy Advice Cards

This fun game will give momma funny and sentimental advice.

Print cute note cards and pass them out to guests. Instruct them to write a funny or sweet message to mommy to read before giving birth. This can be advice, funny stories, or Bible verses.

20. Points in your Purse

This game gives guests something to do while they are waiting. *Source:* *printablebaby.com*

 Customize your list and print it out. Pass the paper out and tell guests to search their purses. They get points for each item they have in their purse. The most points wins.

21. Who’s That Baby?

This fun game shows the oh-so-cute pictures of family members of baby. *Source:* *workingmomsagainstguilt.com*

Gather baby pictures from family members or famous individuals. Post them around the room and have guests guess who is who. The one with the most correct answers, earns the prize.

22. Mommy or Daddy?

This fun trivia game lets guests get to know fun facts about the mom and dad-to-be. *Source:* *magicalprintable.com*

Customize your game to include cute and funny facts about the parents-to-be. Guests will answer based on who they think the fact applies to. This is always a fun game to play at any shower.

23. Name the Nursery Rhyme

This classical game will have everyone reminiscing on their childhood. *Source:* *plan-the-perfect-baby-shower.com*

Select excerpts from your favorite nursery rhymes. Print them on a cute template and pass them out at the shower. Give guests time to Name the Nursery Rhyme in this sentimental game.

24. Pin the Sperm on the Egg

This party game will get your guests out of their seats trying to be the winner. *Source:* *mypartygames.com*

For this fun baby shower game, you can order a pre-made set online or draw your own. This exciting rendition of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey will have your guests laughing in no time.

25. Who Knows Mommy Best?

This fun trivia will have guests learning new, fun facts about the mommy-to-be. *Source:* *personalizedbabies.com*

Create a game for questions about Mommy or Daddy. You can customize it anyway you like for maximum baby shower fun and laughter.

26. Baby Word Scramble

Another fun game that guests can work on while they wait. *Source:* *printablebaby.co*m

If your guests are more interested in staying in their seats for baby shower game time then Baby Word Scramble is an excellent choice to get everyone’s brains thinking.

27. Letters to Baby

Letters to Baby is a sentimental game that you can have close friends and family play.

If games aren’t really your thing, Letters for Baby may be a perfect fit. Have each guest write a letter to baby. Mommy and Daddy will save the letters and read them to baby to tell them how loved they are and share any fun stories.

28. Diaper Pong

Diaper Pong will get your guests laughing and bring out their competitive side. *Source:* *pinterest.com*

Diaper Pong is another great option for a co-ed baby shower. You will see everyone’s competitive side as they try to get the ping-pong ball in the diaper.

29. Don’t Break Your Water!

Don’t Break Your Water is a laughable, relay race that will have everyone cheering. *Source:* *creative-baby-shower-ideas.com*

For this baby shower game you will need water balloons, three buckets, and some people who want to have fun. Split your guests into two teams and have them operate in a relay race style by placing the balloon between their leg and waddling to the bucket to drop the balloon without using their hands.

30. Decorate a Baby Onesie

This game will get everyone’s creative juices flowing and will give baby some pretty great onesies to rock. *Source:* *parents.com*

Give everyone a plain onesie and puff paint or cloth markers. Guests can decorate the onesie anyway they choose. Even more fun is to decorate a variety of sizes so baby can enjoy custom clothes all through its first year.

Conclusion

I hope that you have enjoyed my list of 30 Best Baby Shower Games. For maximum fun I recommend no more than four games per shower so that momma-to-be can have time to open her wonderful gifts.

Be sure to drop your favorite baby shower game in the comments below! Don’t miss this list of ideas, start pinning this article and follow @babyjourney0183 for more ideas!

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