29 Baby Shower Games to Keep Everyone Laughing (and Actually Having Fun)

November 02, 2024

29 Baby Shower Games to Keep Everyone Laughing (and Actually Having Fun)

Let’s be real – baby showers can be hit or miss. You’re either laughing until you’re crying or wondering if you’ll ever get out of this game of diaper-roulette.

So, if you’re hosting, don’t worry – I’ve rounded up 29 super fun baby shower games that won’t make everyone cringe (in a good way, at least).

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1. Price Is Right: Baby Edition

PrettyMomentsDesign

You’ll need baby essentials (like diapers, wipes, pacifiers). Have guests guess the prices and the closest one wins! These scorecards from Etsy are super cute and keep it organized.

2. Don’t Say Baby

BeingHappyPrints

Each guest gets a clothespin or use any item you like – if you say “baby,” you lose yours to the person who catches you. The person with the most pins wins. Find clothespins at the Dollar Store.

3. My Water Broke

Juvale Store

Freeze tiny plastic babies in ice cubes, put them in guests' drinks, and the first to have their “water break” wins. mini plastic babies on Amazon make it easy to add a little hilarity to everyone’s drink.

4. Diaper Relay Race

Blindfolded teams race to diaper baby dolls as fast as they can – it’s not easy! Stock up on some affordable dolls from Walmart to get started.

5. Guess the Baby Food

Jutom Store

It’s taste-test time! Get different flavors of baby food, remove labels, and let guests guess the flavors. These cute labels on Zazzle are great for hiding the flavor and keeping it a surprise!

6. Pin the Pacifier on the Baby

AdJoy Store

Just like Pin the Tail on the Donkey, but with a baby twist. Amazon has many games to choose from.

7. Who’s That Baby?

BrideandBows

Have guests bring a baby photo, then everyone tries to guess who’s who. Alternatively, you can have guests send you baby pictures digitally and then create the game before the shower. Display the pictures in either mini frames from Walmart or on a printout.

8. Celebrity Baby Match

FunPartyGamesCo

Show photos of celeb babies and see if guests can guess the famous parents. Make it easy with printable cards from Etsy.

9. Bingo

WhiteDesireDigital

Baby gift bingo keeps everyone entertained while gifts are opened. Find more adorable cards on Etsy make setup a breeze.

10. Bottle Chug Race

Fill baby bottles with a drink (juice or something spicier for fun), and race to see who can drink the fastest. Funny baby bottles on Amazon are perfect for this game!

11. Baby Predictions

PartyFolksPrintables

Let everyone guess baby’s weight, birthday, and more. Printable prediction cards from Etsy keep it organized and make for a great keepsake.

12. Late-Night Diaper Messages

Guests write funny notes on diapers for the parents to find during late-night changes. Use a permanent marker pack from Walmart to make sure they stick.

13. Baby Jeopardy

MakeWavesByBritt

Create baby-themed Jeopardy categories. Printable Jeopardy cards on Etsy will save you time and get everyone excited.

14. Baby Scratch Off

YourPoshParty

Put photos of the parents’ faces, and others. Let guests scratch off the cards to find the right parents. Use these fun templates on Etsy for extra laughs.

15. Baby Shower Emoji Pictionary

MaplePlan

Drawing baby-related emojis gets competitive! Use a whiteboard or Emoji Pictionary cards from Etsy for inspiration.

16. Baby Song Lyrics

HelloJuneCreations

Play songs with “baby” in the lyrics, and see who can guess the most. Make it simple but fun with pre-made templates from Etsy.

17. Guess the Baby Stats

StudioSKD

Share some fun stats about the baby’s family (like Mom’s height, Dad’s birth weight) and have guests guess if baby will take after them. Use fun scorecards from Etsy for tracking.

18. Baby Animal Matching Game

AspenWoodsStudio

Match the baby animals to their adult names (did you know a baby swan is a cygnet?). Check out these cute matching cards on Etsy for a quick setup.

19. Baby Shower Charades

GLADDBEEco

Act out scenarios like “changing a diaper in public” or “dealing with a crying baby in a restaurant.” check out these game cards on Etsy if you need ideas!

20. Diaper Toss

Guests toss (clean!) diapers into a basket for points. Amazon has a big pack of diapers to make sure everyone gets a turn.

21. Mommy & Daddy Trivia

PrintedParty

Mom and dad choose questions about themselves to answer. Whoever gets the most correct questions wins a prize. Find game templates on Etsy make setup easy.

22. Pacifier Hunt

Thyle Store

Hide pacifiers around the room and have a hunt—whoever finds the most wins. You can find games on Amazon.

23. Baby Name Race

LittleCreekCreative

Pick a letter, and have guests come up with baby names as fast as possible. You can use printable cards on Etsy to keep things organized.

24. True or False

MyTidyCorner

Have your guests test their knowledge by answering true or false questions about babies. Whoever answers the most correctly wins a prize. Find game templates on Etsy.

25. Horror or Labor

MimisPrintables

Show guests pictures of intense facial expressions, and have them guess whether each one is from a horror movie scene or a labor experience. The person with the most correct guesses wins – get ready for laughs and some surprising answers.

26. Guess That Nursery Rhyme

WhiteDesireDigital

Give one line from a nursery rhyme, and see who can complete it first. Find some nursery rhyme templates on Etsy for inspiration!

27. Bib For Baby

Panitay

Each guest decorates a plain bib with markers, fabric paint, or embellishments to create a unique design for the baby-to-be. The parent(s)-to-be will judge the bibs, and the most creative or adorable design wins a prize. Check out these games with supplies included on Amazon.

28. Diaper Bag Memory Game

TheElizab3thJoy

Show a diaper bag filled with baby essentials, then have guests try to remember all the items after it’s hidden. Use cute game templates from Etsy for this one!

29. Parenting Advice Cards

Stickearte

Have guests write hilarious or heartfelt advice for the new parents. Etsy has printable cards to make it a keepsake they'll love.

There you go – 29 genuinely fun baby shower games that’ll have everyone laughing! Try a few or all of them and get ready for a great time. And hey, don’t forget to snap some photos for future memories – you’ll be glad you did!

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