Baby Shower Games: 10 Fun Ideas Your Guests Will Love

1. Guess the Belly Size

Have each guest cut a piece of string they think matches the mom-to-be’s belly size. Measure to see who’s the closest!

You’ll need: String, scissors, measuring tape

2. Guess the Baby Photo

Ask guests to send baby pictures of themselves before the shower. Display them on a board with numbers and let everyone guess who’s who.

You’ll need: Baby photos, paper, pens

3. Guess the Baby Food Flavor

Buy a few jars of baby food and remove the labels. Let guests taste and guess the flavor – guaranteed laughs!

You’ll need: Baby food, spoons, paper, pens

4. Guess the Due Date

Print a calendar and let guests pick the date they think the baby will arrive.

You’ll need: Calendar printout, markers or sticky notes

5. Diaper Messages

Leave out diapers and markers for guests to write funny or encouraging messages for those late-night changes.

You’ll need: Diapers, markers

6. What’s in Your Purse?

Create a list of random and common items (like a hairpin, pacifier, receipt, or band-aid). The guest with the most items wins!

You’ll need: Item list, scoring sheet

7. Baby Charades

Write baby-related actions (like “rocking a baby” or “changing a diaper”) and have guests act them out silently while others guess.

You’ll need: Word slips, a bowl

8. The Name Game

Pick a letter (like “S”) and let guests write down as many baby names starting with that letter as they can think of.

You’ll need: Paper, pens

9. Baby Item Memory Game

Place 10–15 baby items on a table. Let guests look for 30 seconds, then cover them up and have everyone write down what they remember.

You’ll need: Baby items, tablecloth, paper, pens

10. Baby Trivia Quiz

Create a quiz with baby facts and fun questions about the parents-to-be. Play in teams or individually.

You’ll need: Questions, paper, pens or mobile phones

Game Tips:

• Choose games that fit the group size and vibe
• Offer small prizes like chocolates or tea
• Mix active games with relaxed ones