10 Baby Shower Game Ideas

Planning a baby shower? So, I’m sharing tips on baby shower game ideas that I have used when hosting baby showers.  We know how stressful and time consuming it can be to put a baby shower together.   You want it to be perfect, but time is not always on your side. The baby showers were all successful, and the guests had a blast playing the games.

 

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Here’s a few baby shower game ideas:

For the Ice Breaker –  First, have each guest tell everyone how they know the Mommy To Be. This loosens everyone up so you can start the festivities.

My Water Broke –  Second, place a miniature baby, party favor, in each section of the ice tray and fill with water. The cube will contain the party favor when it freezes. Place an ice cube in a paper cup and give to each guest.  Each guest must watch the ice cube and when it’s fully melts yell “My Water Broke.”  Be sure to give each guest their ice cube at the same time.  During the ice breaker above would be a good time.

 What Mom Needs – Give each guest a note pad and pencil.  Have each guest write down  a list of baby items Mom and Dad will need.  Give guests 5 minutes to complete.  The guest with the most items listed wins a door prize.

 

 


 

 

Place 5 – 10 Baby Items in a Gift Bag –   Additionally, allow each guest to look into the bag for 5 – 10 seconds.  Have each guest write down the items that were in the bag.  The guest who has the most correct items wins. (Gift bag goes to Mommy To Be).


TIC-TAC-TOE
– Have each guest make a grid for tic-tac-toe and list baby items on the grid.  The host will call out a list of baby items prepared in advance.  The guests who has 3 in a row must call out “Baby Tic-Tac-Toe” to win a door  prize.

 

 

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The Paper Bag –  Place several baby item in a sealed brown paper bag. Pass the bag to each guest and allow them to feel the bag for a 5 seconds. Ask guests to write down what’s in the bag.  The guest with the correct number of items wins.  (Goodies go to Mom To Be).

Drink Up – Place punch in several baby bottles.  (Purchase nursers from the dollar store for this game).  Gave a bottle to participating guests.  The winner is the guest who finishes drinking the punch first.  Not as easy as it looks!  Fun game


 

Baby Shower Bingo – Next, I purchased this game for my daughter’s baby shower. It is a fun game. Check on-line for printable Bingo cards and make your own game or purchase these ready made Baby Shower Bingo cards.  Use pennies for the markers.

 

Taste Test – Purchase 3 jars of baby food and remove the labels.  Give each jar a distinctive mark so you will know what they are.  I marked my on the bottom with a permanent marker.  Have each guest taste the baby food. The guest who has the most correct answers wins.

Scratch Offs –  Also, I purchased baby shower scratch offs for my daughter’s baby shower, and the guests really enjoyed them. You can order these on-line. The guest with the word “Winner” gets the 63

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Place Q-tips In A Jar – Last, the guest who is closest to the number or who comes up with the number wins.

 

 

How To Host A Great Baby Shower

Thinking of hosting a baby shower for a relative or friend, but you don’t know where to start.  Today, I’m sharing tips on hosting a baby shower.  Furthermore, are you not sure of the proper etiquette on how to host the event?  Taking on the responsibility of hostess requires time, energy and creativity.  It can become stressful if you’re not organized or plan effectively.  So, we’re going to help you be a great baby shower hostess.  Be sure to check out our other parenting tips before you go. 

 

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I’ve hosted several baby showers over the years. Two for my daughter and several for family members.  I sure wish I had a few tips on how and when I should do various steps before I took on the responsibility. I put together a few tips for you on how to host a great baby shower. Here’s my tips:

Planning The Event:

  • A relative, co-worker or friend can host the shower. It’s considered improper for the parents to be to host their own shower.
  • Start planning the shower 2 – 3 months in advance. This should include selecting a location, theme, and your invitations. Your invitations should reflect the theme of the shower if possible. Your invitations will let guests know what to expect.
  • Send out invitations 6 – 8 weeks in advance. You should include the Hostess’ name, location, time and the guest of honor’s name. You can also ask your guests to RSVP.  Give an RSVP By Date and a Phone Number where they can call.
  • Plan activities for at least 2 hours. Most people prefer late afternoon or early evening showers.  It gives than an opportunity to do things at home or run a few errands before dedicating time for the shower.
  • About 4 – 6 weeks in advance of your shower select your party favors, colors, decorations, games etc. This is a good time frame, it will give you time to browse stores, google information and figure out other aspects of the event. Make a list of what you want to do and stick to it.
  • Decide on a menu about about 2 – 3 weeks before the shower. You can do finger foods, buffet or a sit down dinner. I love doing buffet style events.
  • Choose your center piece and decorations.  Diaper cakes are fun and practical gifts for mom.   (I made the Snoopy diaper cake above for a Snoopy Themed Shower).  This was one of my favorites.
  • Ask a friend or relative to assist with tracking the cards/gifts, food table, drinks and games. Turn the list of names and gifts over to the mom to be for thank you cards.
  • Capture the day in photos – Ask a friend who has great photography skills to take plenty of pictures of the mom to be, festivities and friends.
  • Select Door Prizes – Giving out door prizes is a great way to thank guests for participating

You planned and consulted with the mother to be about the menu, guest list and games if the shower isn’t a surprise and now the big day has finally arrived.  It’s time to take your place as the hostess of the event.

 

Hosting The Shower:

  • Greet all of your guests when they are arrive.
  • Next, once the shower gets under way, introduce the Mother to Be, and tell the guess how she is related to you or a funny story about her to break the ice.
  • Have each guest introduce themselves and state how they’re related or connected to the mother to be. This is a nice Ice Breaker and a fun way to make everyone comfortable.
  • Play the games that you have selected.  (Normally 2 – 3 are good).  Also, be sure to include a few door prizes throughout the event.
  • Serve your meal or appetizers and allow guests to mingle and chat for awhile.  Be sure guests are comfortable and have everything they need.
  • Have the mother to be open her gifts. You may also serve the cake during this time.
  • Have guests mingle, look at the gifts and take pictures with the mother to be.
  • Last, thank guests for coming and give out baby shower favors.

 

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Last these baby shower tips will eliminate stress and elevate your confidence in hosting a great baby shower.   Furthermore, I also suggest using a planner or notebook to keep track of ideas and where you are in planning the event.  Finally, be sure to leave a little time to relax and enjoy the event as well.

What hosting a baby shower tips can you add to make the hostess job a little easier?  Please leave a comment.  You may also like:  15 Door Prize Ideas For Baby Showers  and  Baby Shower Game Ideas