There’s nothing quite like the joy of celebrating a new baby and what better way to do it than with laughter, games, and a little friendly competition?
Whether you’re planning a cozy afternoon shower with close friends or a big family gathering, these fun baby shower games and activities will keep everyone smiling from start to finish.
From sweet memory-making ideas to hilarious icebreakers, there’s something here for every guest (yes, even the dads and grandmas!).
Get ready to turn your baby shower into a celebration everyone will remember.
ABC Baby Shower Cards
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Each guest colors an adorable animal-themed alphabet page, signs their name, and contributes a special piece of artwork that can be compiled into a treasured keepsake for years to come.
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Fun Baby Shower Games Everyone Will Love
No baby shower is complete without a few laughs!
Games are a great way to break the ice and bring guests together — whether you’re into sweet and sentimental moments or hilarious, laugh-out-loud fun.
Below, we’ve rounded up both cheesy classics that never fail to entertain and non-cheesy favorites perfect for a more relaxed crowd. Pick and mix your favorites to match your party vibe!
Non-Cheesy Baby Shower Games for Classy Fun
If your guests list leans more chill than cheeky, these games keep things lighthearted without going overboard.
They’re engaging, easy to play, and ideal for showers with a modern or elegant touch.
1. Baby Sock Matching Game
It’s time to test everyone’s speed and memory! In this fast-paced challenge, guests race to match pairs of adorable baby socks as quickly as possible.
Set a timer for 30 seconds and see who can find the most matches — or perfectly match the host’s layout. It’s simple, silly, and always brings out a few laughs (plus, it’s a great way to show off those tiny socks!).
2. Baby Bingo
A baby shower favorite that never goes out of style! Each guests gets a bingo card filled with baby-themed items like bottles, bibs, and rattles.
As gifts are opened or certain words are mentioned, guests mark their cards — first one to get a full row wins! It’s simple, fun, and keeps everyone engaged while mom-to-be unwraps her presents.
3. Don’t Say Baby
Think you can make it through a baby shower without saying “baby”?
This “Don’t say Baby” game is harder than it sounds! Each guests starts with a bracelet or a clothespin, and if you catch someone slipping and saying the forbidden word, you get to take theirs.
The guests with the most bracelets/clothespins etc by the end wins a prize! It’s a fun, interactive game that keeps everyone on their toes — and guarantees lots of laughter along the way.
4. Guess the Baby Food
Get ready for some hilarious reactions! In this classic “Guess the Baby Food” game, guests try to guess the flavor of different baby food jars — by smell, by look, or for the brave ones, by taste!
Each correct answer earns a point, and the person with the most right guesses wins. It’s a lighthearted and laugh-filled way to celebrate all things baby (and test those taste buds!).
5. Guess the Baby Name
This sweet game uses “Hello My Name Is…” stickers, each printed with a different baby boy name.
Some names are real contenders, others are just for fun! As guests arrive, they choose a name sticker and wear it throughout the shower.
It instantly gets people chatting, comparing names, and rooting for “their” name to be the winning one.
At the end of the party, the real baby name is revealed — and whoever picked it wins! It’s a super cute, low-effort game that adds excitement to the name announcement.
6. Guess the Arrival Date
Everyone loves a little friendly prediction game! Guests take turns guessing the baby’s arrival date and write their name on the calendar.
Once the baby is born, the person with the closest guess wins a prize! It’s a simple and fun way to get everyone involved — and adds a sweet touch of anticipation as the due date gets closer.
7. Headed to the Hospital
Get ready for some laughs and creativity! Guests fill in the blanks to tell their own funny version of how they think the parents-to-be’s trip to the hospital will go.
From wild predictions to silly advice, the most entertaining or “punniest” story wins a prize! It’s a lighthearted icebreaker that always brings out everyone’s imagination.
8. Let’s Make a Play-Doh Baby
This one’s guaranteed to get everyone laughing! Guests use colorful play-doh to sculpt their version of the cutest baby they can imagine.
From adorable masterpieces to hilarious creations, it’s always fun to see everyone’s artistic side (or lack thereof!).
Let guests get creative by molding their own version of a baby using colorful Play-Doh! which makes this Play-Doh baby shower game a fun, hands-on icebreaker for guests of all ages.
9. Measure the Baby Bump
Here’s a classic that always gets everyone giggling! Guests cut a piece of string (or ribbon) to guess how big they think the mom-to-be’s baby bump is.
Once everyone’s had a turn, the closest measurement wins a prize! It’s simple, fun, and always leads to lots of laughs and sweet compliments for the glowing mama.
ABC Baby Shower Cards
Looking for a meaningful baby shower activity that doubles as a keepsake for baby?
This personalized ABC Baby Shower Coloring Book is a fun and interactive way for guests to help create baby’s very first alphabet book!
Each guest colors an adorable animal-themed alphabet page, signs their name, and contributes a special piece of artwork that can be compiled into a treasured keepsake for years to come.
10. What’s in Your Purse?
This baby shower “What’s in your purse” game always gets guests laughing! Everyone checks their purse (or bag) for the listed items — from everyday essentials like keys and lip balm to funny surprises like a baby toy or snack wrapper.
Each item earns points, and the guest with the highest score wins a prize! It’s the perfect icebreaker that gets everyone chatting and comparing what treasures they’ve been carrying around.
11. Who’s That Baby?
Get ready for some laughs and a walk down memory lane!
family members bring a baby photo of themselves, and all the pictures are displayed on a board. Everyone tries to guess who’s who — matching those adorable baby faces to their grown-up selves.
The person with the most correct guesses wins! It’s a sweet and funny way to connect family members and share a few “aww” moments.
12. Are You Ready For It? Word Search
A fun and easy icebreaker for guests of all ages! Everyone grabs a marker and plays a Baby Shower Word Search, searching for hidden words related to the baby or party theme.
Each time someone finds a word, they write their initials next to it — and the person who finds the most wins a prize. It’s simple, interactive, and a great way to keep guests entertained while mingling.
13. Pacifier Hunt
Get ready for some baby shower fun with this pacifier hunt game. Tiny pacifiers are hidden all around the party space, and guests race to find as many as they can.
The person who collects the most wins a prize. It’s a simple yet exciting activity that keeps everyone on their toes — perfect for adding a playful twist between snacks and socializing.
14. Spin the Wheel Game
Add a little magic to your baby shower with this fun spin the wheel group game.
Guests take turns spinning the wheel and choosing a mystery bag based on the color they land on. Some bags hide small prizes, while others are empty — and if you land on the “Enchanted to Meet You” space, your name goes into a special draw for a bigger prize at the end.
It’s simple, exciting, and a great way to keep the energy high throughout the party.
Works well with a budget-friendly prize
15. Scratch-Off Baby Daddy Game
Hand out scratch-off cards and let guests reveal the hidden “baby daddy” face, usually a funny or celebrity photo.
Whoever uncovers the winning daddy’s face first gets a prize! Simple, silly, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing.
A simple prize for the winner
16. Guess the Baby Shoes
Guests study a display of baby shoes and try to guess which pair was actually worn by the parent-to-be as a baby.
Answers are usually submitted on cards, making this an easy, low-pressure guessing game guests can play at their own pace.
17. What’s in the Bag?
Each paper bag is labeled with a letter, and guests are invited to feel, shake, and examine the bag without opening it.
Using the letter as a clue, they guess which baby-related item is hidden inside that starts with the same letter.
18. The Price Is Right (Baby Edition)
The Price Is Right is a classic baby shower guessing game where guests estimate how much common baby essentials cost today by writing down their prices for each item. The person closest to the total cost — without going over — wins.
It’s a popular, low-key game that works especially well for seated guests and mixed-age groups.
19. Who Knows Mommy Best?
Guests answer a series of fun questions in the Who Knows Mommy Best game, covering everything from the mom-to-be’s cravings and favourite foods to her due date and baby predictions.
The person with the most correct answers wins a small prize, making this a relaxed, paper-based activity that works perfectly for seated guests and mixed-age groups.
20. Guess How Many Cookies
Guests study a jar filled with cookies and write down how many they think are inside without opening it.
The closest guess wins a small prize once the total is revealed. Simple, familiar, and easy to run in the background, this guessing cookie game works well for all ages and fits beautifully into both casual and more elegant baby showers.
Cheesy (but Totally Fun!) Baby Shower Games
These are the over-the-top, giggle-worthy games everyone secretly loves. Think baby bottles, diapers, and just the right amount of silliness — perfect for guests who don’t mind being a little extra!
1. Diaper Pong
A playful twist on beer pong, Diaper Pong has guests tossing ping-pong balls into hanging diapers, each worth different points.
It’s easy, silly, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing as they compete for the highest score.
Watch how it works here:
2. Bottle Chug
Ready, set, drink! The Bottle Chug game is guaranteed to get everyone laughing.
Guests grab a baby bottle filled with juice (or another fun drink) and race to finish it first — but there’s a twist: sipping from a baby bottle isn’t as easy as it looks!
It’s a hilarious and playful competition that instantly gets the crowd cheering.
3. Feed the Baby Challenge
Get ready for some serious laughs! In this game, one partner plays the “baby,” sitting with their hands tucked in a prop, while the other becomes the “parent” — feeding them baby food using only their arms.
The catch? The “baby” can’t help at all! It’s messy, silly, and absolutely hilarious to watch. Perfect for couples or teams who don’t mind getting a little sticky in the name of fun!
4. Daddy Diaper Duty Race
It’s time to see which dad (or dad-to-be) has what it takes! Guests race to see who can properly “dress” or “diaper” their baby doll the fastest — bibs, hats, and all.
The results? Pure comedy gold. From backward onesies to inside-out bibs, this game never fails to get everyone laughing and cheering.
5. Guess the Sweet Mess
Not for the faint of heart — but guaranteed laughs all around!
For this classic baby shower sweet mess game, different chocolate bars are melted inside diapers to mimic, well… a messy diaper! Guests take turns sniffing (or tasting, if they dare!) to guess which candy bar is which.
From Snickers to Hershey’s, it’s surprisingly harder — and funnier — than it looks!
ABC Baby Shower Cards
Looking for a meaningful baby shower activity that doubles as a keepsake for baby?
This personalized ABC Baby Shower Coloring Book is a fun and interactive way for guests to help create baby’s very first alphabet book!
Each guest colors an adorable animal-themed alphabet page, signs their name, and contributes a special piece of artwork that can be compiled into a treasured keepsake for years to come.
6. Labor or Lovin’
Think you can tell the difference between a woman in labor and… well, having a very good time? This cheeky baby shower game will put your guests to the test!
Each person gets a sheet filled with close-up facial expressions — their job is to guess whether she’s in labor or getting some lovin’. The results (and the debates) are usually hilarious.
7. Shake the Box
If you’re looking for a game that guarantees laughter, this is it!
Guests (often the dads or guys!) strap a tissue box filled with ping-pong balls to their backs and shake, jump, or dance until all the balls fall out.
The first person to empty their strapped box wins! It’s chaotic, funny, and always a crowd favorite — especially when the music’s playing.
Watch how it works here:
8. The Voice (Baby Edition)
Time to test everyone’s quick thinking and creativity! Each table or group gets a random word and a music genre (like pop, rock, or country).
The challenge? Come up with a nursery rhyme using that word and sing it in the given genre! It’s hilarious, full of energy, and a great way to get guests laughing (and maybe showing off some secret karaoke skills!).
Perfect for outgoing crowds or themed baby showers like Winnie the Pooh or music-inspired parties.
9. Pin the Baby Face
A hilarious twist on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” this Pin the Baby Face game lets guests build a baby’s face—while blindfolded!
One person stands behind the board and moves their hands through the arm holes, while another tries to guide them to place the facial features in the right spot. It’s chaotic, funny, and makes for the best photos and videos.
Watch how it works here:
10. Blindfolded Baby Feeding
Players are blindfolded while head tucked in the game board, one partner tries to feed them baby food using only a spoon, leading to lots of missed bites, laughter, and hilarious reactions.
It’s a fast, interactive game that always gets the crowd involved and laughing along.
Watch how it works here:
11. Blindfolded Pacifier Challenge
Players are blindfolded while their partner dangles a pacifier on a ribbon, and the goal is to catch the pacifier using only their mouth.
The exaggerated movements and missed attempts make this game hilarious to watch and even more fun to play.
Watch how it works here:
Easy prizes for group games
12. Pin the Dummy on the Baby
A baby-themed twist on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” this game has blindfolded guests attempt to place a dummy (pacifier) sticker on a baby poster while being guided only by cheers and laughter from the crowd.
The closest placement wins. It’s especially fun for photo moments and group participation.
Watch how it works here:
13. Baby Shower Mummy Wrap Game
Guests are split into teams and race to wrap one person in toilet paper, turning them into a “mummy” as quickly and creatively as possible.
The results are always hilarious, especially once the finished mummies line up for judging.
14. What Didn’t You Wear to Bed?
Men wear paper bags over their heads and are asked to remove one item they didn’t wear to bed the night before.
As they keep taking off 5–6 items, the host reveals the hint: they’ll keep removing things until they figure out the special item—the bag on their head.
Watch how it works here:
Creative Baby Shower Activities to Make Lasting Memories
Not all the fun has to come from games! These baby shower activities are perfect for guests who love something more hands-on or heartfelt.
From crafting keepsakes to leaving sweet advice, these ideas encourage connection, creativity, and a few sentimental moments the parents-to-be will treasure long after the party ends.
1. Audio Guest Book / Audio Baby Advice
The audio guestbook baby shower isn’t a competition — it’s a heartfelt keepsake activity.
Guests pick up the phone to record a voice message for the parents-to-be or baby, sharing love, advice, or funny wishes that can be listened to later.
It’s a sweet and modern twist on the traditional guest book, and it makes for an unforgettable audio memory the family will treasure forever.
- Why settle for a guestbook filled with signatures, when you can have one filled with voices? Capture the genuine emotion, hilarious stories, and warm wishes from your loved ones in their own words. It’s more than a keepsake—it’s the sound of your happiest day
2. Bible Guest Book
A beautiful and faith-filled twist on a traditional guest book. The host can place the Bible and the Bible Guest Book sign activity on a table, inviting guests to highlight their favorite Bible verse and write a note or blessing for the baby.
It’s a heartfelt way to fill the pages of Scripture with love, prayers, and encouragement — creating a spiritual keepsake that the child can treasure forever.
ABC Baby Shower Cards
Looking for a meaningful baby shower activity that doubles as a keepsake for baby?
This personalized ABC Baby Shower Coloring Book is a fun and interactive way for guests to help create baby’s very first alphabet book!
Each guest colors an adorable animal-themed alphabet page, signs their name, and contributes a special piece of artwork that can be compiled into a treasured keepsake for years to come.
3. Capture the Love
Invite guests to snap photos and record videos throughout the shower.
The host can print the shared QR and place it on a Capture the Love sign so guests know exactly where to upload their moments.
It’s a fun and modern way to collect candid moments, laughter, and sweet memories from everyone’s perspective.
4. Mommy’s Craving Station
Celebrate the mom-to-be’s unique pregnancy cravings by setting up a snack table inspired by her favorite treats!
From sour candies to salty chips and sweet pastries, guests can get a taste of what she’s been craving. It’s a fun, personal touch that adds flavor (literally!) to the celebration and makes everyone feel closer to the mom’s journey.
5. Baby’s First Alphabet Book
Turn your baby shower into a creative art session with this sweet activity. Guests can color or decorate alphabet cards that will later become part of the baby’s first learning set.
Each card is a mini artwork filled with love, creativity, and personal touches — making it both a fun activity and a beautiful keepsake the little one can grow up with.
6. Decorate a Block for Baby
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Let your guests leave a lasting mark by decorating a wooden block for the baby! This game can also be easily adapted for kids.
With markers, paints, and lots of creativity, each person can design a personalized piece — from cute doodles to inspiring words.
Once complete, these blocks can be displayed in the nursery as a meaningful keepsake, symbolizing all the love and well wishes surrounding the little one’s arrival.
7. Baby Outfit Decoration Station
Let guests get creative by decorating baby clothes with adorable iron-on patches!
From cowboy boots to butterflies and stars, everyone can design a one-of-a-kind outfit piece for the baby.
It’s a fun, stylish way to add a personal touch to the little one’s wardrobe — and gives parents a set of keepsake outfits made with love.
8. Diaper Raffle
This simple but thoughtful activity helps parents stock up on an essential—diapers—while adding a fun twist for guests.
Each attendee who brings a pack of diapers gets a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize.
It’s an easy way to encourage generosity, spark excitement, and make sure the new parents are well-prepared for those many diaper changes ahead!
9. Baby Book Raffle
This activity is a thoughtful twist on the classic diaper raffle, guests bring a baby book to help build the little one’s first library.
Each book becomes a heartfelt keepsake filled with stories the baby will grow up loving. It’s a simple, meaningful way for everyone to contribute to the baby’s reading journey.
10. Late Night Diapers
Guests write funny, sweet, or encouraging messages on diapers to give new parents a boost during those sleepy 2 AM changes.
It’s a cute way to add laughter and support to the newborn days—and the parents will definitely appreciate it later!
11. Birthday Blessings Cards
Guests choose a Baby Milestone Card and write a heartfelt wish, blessing, or piece of advice for the baby to open on that future birthday.
It’s a beautiful way to create a collection of messages the child will cherish as they grow up. This game can also be easily adapted for kids.
12. Family Traditions Card Station
Invite guests to share a piece of their own history by writing down a favorite childhood tradition or memory on a family tradition card.
These heartfelt notes become a priceless keepsake for the parents-to-be — offering inspiration for new traditions to start with their little one.
It’s a touching way to blend family love, wisdom, and nostalgia into the celebration.
13. Family Tree Fingerprint Art
A beautiful keepsake idea where guests add their fingerprint “leaves” to create a one-of-a-kind family tree Canvas.
Each mark represents love, support, and connection — a visual reminder that this little one is already surrounded by a growing circle of family and friends.
It’s creative, personal, and perfect for displaying in the nursery after the shower.
14. Baby Flash Tattoos Station
Add a playful twist to the celebration with a kids temporary tattoo station!
Guests can choose from adorable baby-themed designs and apply them as a fun way to show off their shower spirit.
It’s lighthearted, great for photos, and loved by both kids and adults — perfect for breaking the ice and getting everyone in the party mood.
15. Baby Shower Guest Book
A sweet way to capture memories and well-wishes from loved ones.
Guests can sign their names or leave heartfelt notes for the parents-to-be — turning an ordinary guest book into a keepsake the family will cherish forever.
Whether it’s a favorite children’s book or a custom album with ultrasound photos, this activity adds a sentimental touch to the celebration.
16. Letters to Baby
A heartfelt activity where guests write letters to baby with love, advice, and hopes for the baby’s future.
Each note becomes a timeless keepsake that the little one can read someday — a touching way to capture the joy, excitement, and blessings shared on this special day.
17. Design a Bib for Baby
Let guests tap into their creative side by decorating a bib for the little one!
Provide this DIY bib set activity with baby bibs, fabric markers, stencils, or patches and let everyone personalize their own design — from sweet messages to cute doodles.
It’s a fun, hands-on activity that doubles as a keepsake the parents will cherish (and maybe even use during mealtime!).
18. Make a Headband for Baby
A fun and creative station where guests can design adorable headbands for the little one! Provide the headband kit such as elastic bands, ribbons, and a variety of fabric flowers or embellishments.
Guests can mix and match their favorite colors and textures, creating one-of-a-kind accessories that the baby can wear later. It’s both a sentimental keepsake and a stylish touch!
19. Design a Onesie Station
You can never have too many onesies! Guests get to create adorable custom onesies for the baby using iron-on decals, fabric markers, or heat press designs.
From cute quotes to tiny animals, everyone can personalize a piece that will soon become part of the baby’s wardrobe.
It’s a fun blend of creativity and practicality — and parents end up with a set of keepsakes filled with love.
20. Mom & Dad Baby Photo Display
This sweet display brings a nostalgic touch to your baby shower! Create a “Mom & Dad” photo board filled with baby pictures of the parents-to-be.
Guests can see where the little one might get their cute nose or smile!
You can hang the photos with mini clothespins, add name cards, and decorate the frame with soft fabrics or florals.
21. Money-in-Socks Tree
Looking for a creative twist on a baby shower gift or group activity? Try setting up a “Money Tree” using adorable baby socks!
Guests can tuck cash or gift cards inside tiny socks and clip them to the branches with clothespins.
Add fairy lights or a cute sign to make it stand out as both a decorative centerpiece and a fun, practical way to bless the parents-to-be.
22. Parenting Tip Jar
Invite guests to share their best parenting tips or encouraging words for the parents-to-be!
Each parenting advice card goes into a jar, creating a sweet keepsake full of love and wisdom for their new journey.
23. Photo Guest Book
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Let guests snap instant photos and stick them into a memory book alongside sweet notes for the parents-to-be.
It’s a fun, interactive keepsake that captures laughter, love, and all the special faces from the day!
24. Postpartum Jar
Guests write uplifting notes or encouraging messages for the new parents to read after the baby arrives — perfect for those sleepless nights or tough days.
A thoughtful way to remind them they’re doing great!
25. Sign the Hat
A creative twist on the traditional guestbook! Instead of signing a page, guests leave their names or short messages on a cowboy hat for the baby.
It’s a cute keepsake that perfectly fits a western or rustic-themed baby shower — something parents will cherish for years to come!
26. Time Capsule
Guests write heartfelt messages, fun predictions, or wishes for the baby’s future and place them into a special time capsule box.
This capsule will be opened years later—often on the child’s 10th, 16th, or 18th birthday—creating a truly meaningful keepsake filled with love from the baby shower day.
27. Memorial Tribute
This meaningful station honors loved ones in heaven—parents, grandparents, siblings, or special relatives who have passed.
Families often display photos, candles, or small keepsakes as a gentle way to include them in the celebration. It adds a heartfelt touch that reminds everyone that those we love are always part of the moment.
Baby Shower Games/Activities for Kids
1. Colouring Tablecloth Station
Kids are given a large, printable colouring tablecloth and markers so they can draw, colour, and create together while the shower is happening.
It keeps little hands busy, encourages creativity, and gives parents a relaxed moment to enjoy the celebration.
2. Baby Shower Bounce House
A soft, inflatable bounce house gives kids a fun place to jump, play, and burn off energy during the baby shower.
It keeps children entertained in one dedicated area while adults enjoy the celebration nearby.
3. Outdoor Colouring & Floor Art Station
Kids gather on floor mats and cushions to colour a large, interactive colouring sheet using markers or crayons.
The relaxed, picnic-style setup encourages creativity while giving children a comfortable space to sit, draw, and chat together.
4. Make-Your-Own Goodie Bag Station
Kids get to choose their own treats, toys, and small surprises to create a personalised goodie bag they can take home.
This self-serve setup keeps children engaged while giving them something fun to look forward to at the end of the party.
These games can also be easily adapted for kids:
- Decorate a Block for Baby
- Make a Play-Doh Baby
- Onesie Decorating Station
- Design a Bib
- Abc Coloring Book
- Baby Flash Tattoos Station
Wrapping Up Fun Baby Shower Games & Activities Everyone Will Enjoy
Planning a baby shower is all about creating a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Whether you choose heartfelt activities, creative stations, or playful games, the most important part is bringing people together to celebrate the growing family.
These ideas are designed to make guests feel involved, help parents-to-be feel supported, and add those special touches that make the day truly one-of-a-kind.
No matter which activities you include, you’ll be giving everyone a chance to share joy, connect, and leave behind something meaningful for the little one on the way.
Here’s to a beautiful celebration—and to making memories that will last long after the baby shower ends.