Funny Baby Shower Games
My Water Broke This fun game is a baby shower classic! Purchase some tiny plastic babies and place one into each cube of an ice cube tray. Fill the tray with water, and let it freeze. Give each guest a drink with one of the baby-filled ice cubes. The object of the game is to melt the ice and get the baby out, in whatever way the guests can think of. Whoever successfully gets the baby out first shouts, “My water broke!” and wins the game. Meet the wikiHow Experts Michelle Cousins is a wedding and event planner and the founder of Michelle Leo Events, an award-winning event design and planning firm specializing in local and destination events. Natasha Miller is an event planner, chief experience designer, and president of Entire Productions, an event and entertainment production company based in San Francisco, California. She has worked with companies like Apple, Google, and Louis Vuitton. Ivy Summer is a certified wedding and event planner and the owner of Voulez Events. She has over 10 years of experience consulting, planning, and coordinating weddings around the globe.
Watch What You Say If you’re a fan of Mad Libs, this is the game for you. Grab a pen and paper and write down the exclamations the mother-to-be or parent-to-be says when opening their baby shower gifts (sayings like, “Oh, how cute!” or “Look how precious!”). When all the gifts have been opened, hold up the paper and say, “This is what they said the night the baby was conceived.” Then have them read the list aloud. This game may not be the best option if there are kids present!
Hello, My Name Is… For this game, you’ll need name tags, a marker or pen, and a piggy bank. Before guests arrive, mark each name tag with a baby-related word. Have each guest put on a name tag when they arrive. For the duration of the baby shower, they can only be addressed by the word on their name tag—not their real name. If anyone slips up, they have to put coins in the piggy bank for the baby.
Because I Said So! Have each guest write down a short, funny parenting saying on a slip of paper. Put all the slips in a bowl, mix them up, and have everyone draw one out (if they get their own, they should draw again). Everyone will then take turns guessing who wrote what.
Ring Pop Pacifier Get enough ring pops for each player, and set a timer for 1 minute. Each guest must then try to finish their ring pop without biting it. Whoever has the smallest amount of candy left when the timer goes off is the winner.
Feed the Baby Pair your guests off into teams of two, blindfold them, and give each team a jar of baby food and a baby spoon. On your count, one person from each team will attempt to feed the baby food to the other. Whichever team finishes the jar first wins a prize!
Unique Baby Shower Games
Rubber Ducky Raffle Grab several (at least 10) rubber duckies, an equal number of prizes, a roll of raffle tickets, and a large tub or bucket. Write the numbers of different raffle tickets on the underside of the ducks. Before the party starts, fill the tub with water and set the ducks inside. Give each guest a raffle ticket as they arrive, and throughout the baby shower, select a duck at random and read off the winning number. Allow the winning guest to come collect their prize. Not sure what prizes to give out? Skip ahead for our baby shower prize recommendations.
Do You Know Your Disney Babies? If the parents-to-be are loud and proud Disney adults, this fun baby shower game is perfect. On the left side of a piece of paper, make a list of the names of Disney mom characters (like Sarabi and Elastigirl). Leave the right side blank, and make enough copies for all your guests. When you’re ready to play, have your guests write the correct Disney kid’s name next to each mom. Whoever gets the most right wins!
How Many Do You See? This popular baby shower game involves guests guessing the number of objects in a container. Fill a bowl or jar with an object of your choosing, like pacifiers or pieces of candy. Make sure that you (or the host) know the exact number, then have guests write down their guess. Whoever guesses correctly (or gets the closest answer) wins.
What’s Mom Craving? Give each guest a pen and a piece of paper. Have the mom-to-be describe all the strange things she’s been craving without actually saying the name of the food. The guests will then write down what they think each one is, and whoever has the most right wins.
Potty Pennies Set up a plastic baby toilet, and divide players into teams. Give each team several pennies. Each player will then take turns walking with a penny between their knees and dropping it in the potty without using their hands. The team that has the most pennies in the potty at the end of the game wins.
Suck It Up Separate guests into teams of 4 or 5, and give them a pile of mini marshmallows, a baby bottle, and a bulb syringe. Each team will then take turns using the syringe to transfer the marshmallows to the baby bottle. The team with the most marshmallows in the bottle at the end of 1 minute is the winner.
Baby Name Maker Give each guest a pen and paper, and set a time for a specified amount of time (like 1 minute or 5 minutes). Have everyone write down the names of the parents-to-be. When the timer starts, they’ll use the letters from those names to create as many baby name combinations as possible.
Crafty Baby Shower Games & Activities
Pizza Bar Event planner Michelle Cousins says, “A make-your-own-pizza-bar [is] a total hit.” Set up a station with mini pizza crusts or flatbreads and a variety of sauces, meats, veggies, and cheese. Toast each pizza for a few minutes in a super-hot oven.
Cookie Bar “Decorating sugar cookies is another fun, interactive idea,” says Cousins. As a plus, “cookie-decorating activities keep [kids] engaged.” And, guests would get to take home a sweet treat!
Flower Bar “A flower bar where guests create their own arrangements to take home is always a favorite,” Cousins explains. Pick up several different types of flowers and greenery from the market and provide guests with scissors, paper to wrap their bouquets, and ribbon for a final decorative touch.
One-of-a-Kind Baby Shower Onesies If the parents-to-be want some unique keepsakes from their baby shower, have the guests design their own baby onesies. Grab enough plain onesies for each guest to decorate, as well as things like fabric markers, stencils, and iron-on letters and graphics. Then, simply let your guests’ imaginations run wild!
Craft a Blanket for Mom Grab some plain baby washcloths and some fabric paint, and let your guests draw or write encouraging messages on them. After the baby shower, have someone sew the washcloths into a larger blanket. The parents-to-be can then use the blanket or frame it as a keepsake.
Stinky Messages Having to change a bunch of diapers can get frustrating, but leaving some funny or encouraging messages on them can make the parents-to-be smile! Grab a box of diapers and some non-toxic markers, and have guests write a short message on the outside of each diaper. The parents will then have a nice surprise when they go to change their baby’s diaper. This isn’t the only diaper-based craft. If you’re feeling really crafty, make a diaper wreath for a decoration that’s also functional!
Baby Shower Memory Book Grab a keepsake book with blank pages and some nice pens or markers. Have everyone write a kind message for the parents-to-be or the baby. The parents can enjoy the encouraging messages from friends and family and share the book with their baby down the line.
Play-Doh Babies Purchase several containers of Play-Doh in different colors. Give each guest a baking cup and a few pieces of Play-Doh, and set a timer for 15 minutes. Everyone will then sculpt their Play-Doh into little babies. When time is up, the parents-to-be will judge who crafted the cutest baby.
Art for the Baby If the parents-to-be still need to decorate their nursery, have the guests create unique, personalized works of art. Set up a crafting station with canvases, paint, markers, and other decorative items, like glitter. Guests can then create their own art pieces to display in the baby’s nursery. Miller adds that craft stations can also be really fun for kids, especially if most of the other entertainment is geared toward adults.
ABC Blocks Gather 26 blank wooden blocks, one for each letter of the alphabet. Write the corresponding letter on one side of each block, then give each guest at least one block to decorate. Using permanent markers or wood paints, they’ll decorate each side of the block with images they associate with that letter.
Printable Baby Shower Games
Emoji Pictionary If you’re looking for baby shower games that don’t require a lot of set-up, printable games are the way to go! Give the classic Pictionary game a baby shower twist. Print out (or design your own) emoji Pictionary sheets that feature different baby-related topics, like nursery rhymes. Your guests must then try to figure out what each set of emojis means. Whoever gets the most correct wins! Many printable baby shower games also work well if you’re having a virtual baby shower.
Guess the Celebrity Baby Download a pre-made set or make your own sheet of pictures of celebrities when they were babies. Include a list of names, and see which guest can match the most celebrities to their baby pictures.
Animal Pregnancy Game This is a great option if you’re hosting an animal-themed baby shower. Print out some sheets with different questions about animal pregnancies, like the average number of days different species are pregnant. Whoever gets the most questions correct wins!
The Price Is Right Baby Shower Game Having a baby is expensive, but how much does it really cost? Print off a list of common baby items and have guests write down the price they think each item retails for and total their guesses. Whoever gets the closest to the correct total without going over wins.
What’s On Your Phone? This game is essentially a digital scavenger hunt. Either download or create your own list of things people might have on their phones (like a certain app, or a specific type of selfie). Each guest will then mark off each item they have on their phone and tally up their total number of points. Whoever has the most points wins.
Baby Shower Family Feud Channel your inner Steve Harvey with this fun game! Download or make your own Family Feud-inspired printout, and have guests try to guess what the most common answer was for each question. Tally up the points at the end, and whoever has the most points is the winner.
Would Mommy Rather? Who knows the mom-to-be best? It’s time to find out! Download or create your own printable sheet that features different questions about what the mom-to-be would rather do or what she prefers (like chocolate or vanilla, or going out or staying in). Each guest will make their guesses, and whoever gets the most right wins.
Active Baby Shower Games
Bobbing for Pacifiers If you love bobbing for apples during Halloween, this game will keep the fun going any time of the year! Grab enough plastic bowls for each participant, fill them with water, and add 3-5 pacifiers per bowl. Line your guests up in front of each bowl, have them place their hands behind their backs, then see who can remove all their pacifiers with their mouth first.
Baby Bump Balloon Pop This team-based game will get everyone up and moving! Separate guests into teams and give each player an uninflated balloon. On the host’s mark, the first person from each team will blow up their balloon and stick it under their shirt. When they’re done, the second person will do the same, then the third person, and so on. Once all members have blown up their balloons, the first person will pop their balloon, followed by the second, and so on. The team that blows up and pops their balloons first wins.
Baby Shower Grab Find out how well your guests can work under pressure! Clip multiple baby clothes onto a hanger using clothespins, then place each hanger on a hook. Have one hanger of clothes for each guest. Each guest will place one hand behind their back and try to remove as many pieces of clothing as possible without dropping anything. Whoever can get the most off within a minute wins.
Don’t Drop the (Egg) Baby Gather enough eggs for each guest, and allow everyone to decorate their egg with paint, markers, or food coloring. Then, have everyone line up and balance their egg on a spoon. On your mark, have everyone race to the other side of the designated racing area. The first one to make it to the finish line without dropping their egg wins. If you’re playing indoors, opt for hard-boiled eggs, as they’re easier to clean up.
Diaper Toss Set up a basket or bucket, and have everyone line up a reasonable distance away. Each guest will take turns tossing a diaper into the basket. Each successful toss earns a point. Whoever has the most points after a certain number of turns wins!
Balloon Baby Twist Have each guest blow up a balloon and tuck it under their shirt. Then, call out different instructions like “Do a jumping jack” or “Strike a yoga pose.” Award prizes for the most creative poses and the fewest balloons popped. Have the parents-to-be judge the game!
Simple Baby Shower Games
Baby Shower Bingo Either create your own baby-inspired Bingo cards, or print off some pre-made ones. Each card should be different and feature the names of different baby shower gifts. As the parent-to-be opens their gifts, have guests cross off the items on the card. The first to cross out a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal row wins! Miller says, “Bingo is fun because there is some competition, but it really is a game of chance. And, you know, anything that has prizes is a win.”
Don’t Say Baby You may also know this game as the Clothespin Game. Grab enough clothespins for each guest, and have them clip their clothespin onto their shirt when they arrive. Whenever a guest is talking to someone who says “baby,” they take that person’s pin and put it on themselves. Whoever has the most pins at the end of the party wins.
Diaper Raffle This is a great way for the parents-to-be to stock up on diapers! When you send out the baby shower invitations, note that any guest who brings a box of diapers can enter a raffle to win a prize. Give each guest who brought diapers a raffle ticket, then midway through the shower, pull a ticket and award that person a prize.
The Left Right Game Either write or download a Left Right story (a short story that prominently features the words “left” and “right”), and have all your guests sit in a circle. Have one guest hold a wrapped present and start reading the story aloud. Whenever you read the words “left” or “right,” the guests must pass the present in that direction. Whoever is holding the prize at the end of the story gets to keep it.
The Baby Bucket List If the parents-to-be are open to receiving parenting advice, make a cute bucket list of things for them to do within their baby’s first year! Give each guest a pen and notecard and have them write down at least one thing they think the parents should do. Then, they’ll drop the card in a bucket, and you’ll present the bucket to the parents-to-be at the end of the party. The tips could be things guests wished they’d done as new parents, things they think the new parents will enjoy doing with their child, etc.
Pacifier Hunt Before the party starts, hide small, plastic pacifiers around the venue. Give each guest a basket or other container, and set a timer. The guest who finds the most pacifiers before time runs out wins.
Baby Shower Games for Large Groups
The Baby Shower ABC’s Write the alphabet vertically down the left side of a sheet of paper and make enough copies for your guests. Set a timer for one minute, and have each person write down a baby-related object that starts with each letter. Whoever writes the most within the time limit wins.
How Well Do You Know Your TV Children? If the parents-to-be are TV buffs, this game will be a fun challenge! Make a list of different TV shows that feature a child character (like The Simpsons, The Brady Bunch, The Flintstones, etc.) Each player must then write down the name of the child (or children) from that show. Whoever answers the most correctly wins.
Oh, Baby, A Playlist! There are a ton of songs that feature the word “baby” in the title, but how many do your guests know? Set a time limit (usually no more than 5 minutes) and have guests write down as many songs with “baby” in the title as possible. Whoever lists the most songs wins!
What’s In Your Purse? If a lot of your guests brought a purse, this is a fun and interactive game. Make a list of things that people may have in their purse and assign each item a certain number of points. Print out enough copies of the list for each guest, then have them go through their purses to see which items they have. Have everyone tally up their points, and whoever has the most wins. For example, lipstick could be worth 1 point, and hand sanitizer could be worth 3 points.
Baby Shower Scramble Ready to solve some puzzles? Choose a few baby-related words, then scramble up the spelling to create anagrams. Make enough copies of your list for each guest, then see who can unscramble the most words within 1 minute.
Baby Shower Memory Game Fill a basket or tray with at least 20 baby-related items. Have the parents-to-be walk around the room, showing the items to guests for just a quick look. Then, hide the basket, and challenge guests to write down as many items as they can remember. Whoever gets the most correct wins.
Super Parent in Training Have each guest test their parenting and multitasking skills with this fun, interactive game. For this game, you’ll need a cell phone or cordless phone, 8 pairs of unmatched baby socks, a stack of diapers, a baby spoon, a baby doll, and a timer. Each guest must hold the phone between their ear and shoulder while matching the socks, feeding the baby, and changing its diaper. They can’t put the phone down, and any mistakes cost time. Whoever completes the tasks the fastest and most accurately wins.
Over or Under Come up with a list of fake numerical facts about the parents-to-be, their pregnancy, or pregnancy in general. Each guest must then determine if the false fact is “over” or “under” the actual number. Whoever gets the most answers correct wins. For example, you might say, “There are 30 days before the baby’s due date.” If there are actually 25 days, the correct answer would be “over.”
Baby Shower Games for Men
Diaper Pong Traditionally, baby showers have been geared toward women, but in recent years, they’ve become more co-ed! To entertain the guys at your shower, try a game like Diaper Pong. Hot glue some diapers to a piece of cardboard to make a DIY table. Label each diaper with a certain number of points, then divide guests into two teams, and take turns tossing ping pong balls into the diapers. After each team has thrown 6 balls, tally up the scores and see who won!
Daddy Knows Best Give the dad-to-be some love with this game! Before the baby shower, come up with some questions to ask the dad-to-be (like how many diapers he thinks the baby will go through in the first year, or what he thinks the baby’s first word will be). Record the dad’s responses, then play the video at the shower. Pause before each of the dad’s responses so the guests can guess what he’ll say. This will also make a great memento for the parents to watch down the road!
The Baby Name Game If the parents-to-be haven’t revealed the baby’s name yet, this is a great way to get guests in on the fun. Have each guest write down any baby names they can think of within a set amount of time. To make things more difficult, give them a theme or a certain letter the names have to start with. Whoever writes down the most names wins. Plus, the parents may get some ideas if they haven’t thought of a name yet!
Baby Bottle Chug This game is also sometimes known as the Bottle Race or the Baby Shower Drinking Game. Grab a baby bottle for each guest and fill each one with a beverage (you can use beer or other alcohol if guests are of age). Each guest will then drink the contents as quickly as possible. Whoever finishes first wins. If you choose to use alcoholic beverages, drink responsibly and make sure participants can get home safely.
The Mommy or Daddy Game Type up a list of questions that can be answered “mom” or “dad” (like “Who’s never changed a diaper before?” or “Who has always gotten at least 8 hours of sleep each night?”) Give each guest a copy of the list and have them make their guesses. When everyone’s done, the parents-to-be will read the questions aloud and give their answers. The guest who gets the most questions correct wins.
Do You Know What It Is? Grab 10 different small baby items (like pacifiers or spoons) and place each one in a paper bag. Number each bag 1-10, and have each guest feel the bag without opening it. They’ll then write down what they think each object is. Whoever gets the most correct wins. To make the game trickier (and more on-theme, use diapers instead of paper bags.
Baby Shower Games for Kids
Pass the Pacifier Separate guests into teams of 4 or 5, and have them stand in a line with a straw in their mouths. The first person in line will hang a pacifier on their straw. On the host’s mark, players must pass the pacifier to the next person’s straw without using their hands. The team that reaches the end of the line first wins.
Find the Socks! Gather 14 pairs of baby socks, making sure each pair has a distinct appearance. Mix all the socks up in a pile on the floor, and have each guest match as many pairs as possible within 1 minute. Whoever matches the most pairs wins.
Pin the Paci This baby-themed version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey is fun for kids and adults alike! Hang up a picture of a baby, and make several copies of a picture of a pacifier. Attach a piece of tape to each pacifier, then take turns blindfolding each guest, spinning them around, and having them attempt to stick the pacifier on the baby’s mouth. Whoever gets closest wins.
Baby Bottle Bowling Line up 6 to 10 baby bottles like bowling pins. Have guests stand a certain distance away and take turns rolling a small ball (like a tennis ball) toward the bottles. Score the game like regular bowling, or simply declare whoever knocks down the most pins the winner.
Guess the Kids’ Show Theme Song This game will be fun for kids and adults if you play songs from different generations! Simply play short snippets from different kids’ show theme songs, and have guests write down which show it’s from. Whoever can name the most correctly wins.
Baby Shower Trivia Games
Who Knows Mom Best? A baby shower will likely be filled with the mom-to-be’s friends and family, so it’s time to find out once and for all who knows her best. Before the party, find out as much as you can about the mom’s childhood. Write down your questions and her answers, then read the questions aloud at the party. Each guest will write their answers down on a sheet of paper, and whoever guesses the most correctly wins. You can also play this game with dads-to-be or both parents.
How Old Was She? Shine a spotlight on (and maybe embarrass) the mom-to-be with this game. Gather several pictures of the mom-to-be at different ages. Present the photos to the guests and have them guess how old she was in each picture. Whoever gets the most right wins.
Guess the Baby Before the party, have each guest send you one of their own baby photos. Number each photo and set them up somewhere guests can look at them. Each guest will then write down which other guest they think is in each photo. Whoever gets the most right wins.
Find the Guest This game is a great option if you’re looking for an icebreaker. Before the party, ask each guest to send you a fun fact about themselves. Make a list of these fun facts and give a copy to each guest when they arrive. The guests will then mingle and try to find out which fact belongs to which person. Whoever ticks off the most fun facts wins. Summer adds, “One of the more sophisticated forms of scavenger hunt I’ve seen is not scavenging for items, but scavenging for information. It gets people to mingle a little bit and find out a little bit more about each other.”
Name That Baby Tune This super-easy game requires no prep! Simply find a playlist of baby songs on Spotify or your preferred app, and play one song at a time. See who can guess each song the fastest. Whoever gets the most right wins.
The Nursery Rhyme Quiz Type out a list of snippets from various nursery rhymes, avoiding key words and phrases that would give away the answer. Make enough copies for each guest, and see who can guess the most correctly.
How Many Baby Items Can You Name? Give each guest a piece of paper and a pen, and set a timer for 1 minute. Everyone will then write down as many baby items (like bottles, pacifiers, etc.) as they can think of within the time limit. Whoever writes down the most wins.
Guess the Baby Food Gather several flavors of baby food and remove the labels. Have each guest smell and taste the baby food and write down what flavor they think it is. To make the game extra tricky, blindfold them first. Whoever guesses the most flavors correctly wins.
Baby Due Date Guessing Game If the parents-to-be haven’t already revealed their due date, now is a great time to do so! Give each guest a pen and paper and have them write down the date and time the baby will be born. Once the baby is born, feel free to send a prize to the person with the closest answer.
Diaper Games for Baby Showers
Diaper Stack Divide everyone into teams and give each team a pile of diapers. Each team must then take turns stacking the diapers one at a time without knocking the stack over. The team that stacks the most before it topples wins.
Guess the Candy Bar Most people love chocolate… but maybe not when it’s in a diaper. Melt a variety of mini chocolate bars and put one in each diaper. Then, have guests try to guess what each candy bar is by looking at them or (if they dare) smelling or tasting them. Whoever guesses the most correctly wins.
Pass the Dirty Diaper This game is like a baby-themed version of Hot Potato! Melt some chocolate and pour it over a diaper. Have everyone sit in a circle, and start some music. As the music plays, guests will pass the diaper around the circle. Whoever is holding the diaper when the music stops is out of the game. Start the music up again, and keep playing until you have a winner.
Hang the Diaper Create a few mini clotheslines by tying string between two points or having two people hold the ends. Divide players into teams, set a timer, and have them race to hang as many diapers with clothespins as possible. The team that hangs the most diapers within the time limit wins.
Blind Diaper Changing Challenge Find out who’s the ultimate diaper-changer with this competitive game. Grab two life-size baby dolls, two blindfolds, and one diaper for each guest (plus two extras). Place a diaper on each doll, and separate players into teams. The first person in line for each team must put on a blindfold, remove the diaper, and replace it with a new one. Then, the next person in line goes, and so on. The first team to finish wins.
Baby Shower Game Prizes
Plan some fun prizes for the winners. “Guests always love practical yet thoughtful prizes … they can actually use and enjoy,” suggests Cousins. Plan to have a few back-ups in case a game has multiple winners. Here are some fun prize ideas: Scented candles Bath bombs or luxury soaps Customized cookies or themed treats Travel-sized beauty products Reusable shopping bags Coffee or tea samplers Cute notebooks or stationery sets Gift cards to popular restaurants or retailers
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