25 Baby Shower Games That Guests Will Actually Love
Let’s be honest — baby shower games have a bit of a reputation. Mention them and someone in the room will groan. But here’s the thing: when the games are actually good, they’re the part everyone talks about afterward. They get people laughing, help guests who don’t know each other break the ice, and make the whole celebration feel less like a formal gift-opening and more like a real party.
I’ve pulled together 25 baby shower games that actually work — whether you’re hosting 8 people in a living room or 40 in a hired venue. Some are classic, some are silly, some are genuinely sweet. Mix and match to find your vibe.
And if you want to skip the DIY prep work — I’ve created beautiful, ready-to-print versions of these games in the Tails & Tiny Toes shop. Instant download, print at home, done. 🎀
The Classic Games (Crowd-Pleaser Guaranteed)
These are the ones that work every time. You can’t go wrong with them.
1. Baby Bingo
Guests get bingo cards filled with baby-related words instead of numbers. As gifts are unwrapped, everyone marks off what they see. First to get five in a row wins — and trust me, people get surprisingly competitive about this one.
Ideas to use:
- Pacifier
- Bib
- Onesie
- Rattle
- Baby shampoo
- Swaddle blanket
- Bottle
- Diaper bag
- Stroller
- Teething toy
💡 Print a set of 8–12 unique cards so no two guests have the same one.
2. The Price Is Right – Baby Edition
Show guests common baby items (or photos of them) and have everyone guess the retail price. Closest without going over wins. This one always sparks a chat about how expensive newborn life really is — solidarity!
Ideas to use:
- Pack of Pampers diapers
- Jar of baby food
- Pack of wipes
- Infant formula canister
- Pacifier 2-pack
- Baby blanket
- Teething ring
3. Don’t Say Baby
Each guest gets a clothespin or a paper necklace tag at the start. If anyone hears you say ‘baby,’ they steal your pin. The guest with the most pins at the end wins. Simple, no prep needed, and it runs itself all party long.
Ideas to use:
- Make cute little rule cards to place at each seat so everyone knows the rules from the start.
4. Baby Word Scramble
Unscramble baby-related words against the clock. First to finish correctly wins — easier than it sounds when you’re doing it under pressure!
Ideas to use:
- reidap → diaper
- telbtat → bottle
- baleknt → blanket
- poenh → phone (sneaky one)
- sseon → onesie
- relstorl → stroller
- ricb → crib
5. Nursery Rhyme Quiz
Fill in the blanks from classic nursery rhymes. Great for all ages and generations — grandmas will absolutely dominate this one.
Ideas to use:
- “Mary had a little ___ (lamb).”
- “Twinkle, twinkle, little ___ (star).”
- “Jack and Jill went up the ___ (hill).”
- “The cow jumped over the ___ (moon).”
💡 Works beautifully as a printed worksheet with a timer.
Games All About the Parents-to-Be
These ones make the mum-to-be the star of the show — which is exactly how it should be.
6. Who Knows Mummy Best?
Guests answer trivia questions about the mum-to-be. She reveals the answers and whoever gets the most right wins. This is always a sweet moment — and it’s fun to see who’s been paying attention.
Ideas to use:
- What’s her favourite snack?
- What’s her weirdest pregnancy craving?
- What’s her favourite colour?
- How many kids does she want?
- What was her first job?
- What’s her dream holiday destination?
7. Who Knows Daddy Best?
Same as above but for the dad-to-be. Guests are often surprised how much (or how little) they know about him!
Ideas to use:
- What was his first car?
- What sport does he love most?
- What name would he have chosen?
- Coffee or tea?
- Favourite childhood cartoon?
8. Baby Predictions
Guests predict details about the baby — date, time, weight, eye colour. Collect the cards and come back to them after baby arrives. Such a lovely keepsake.
Ideas to use:
- Date of birth
- Time of birth
- Weight
- Length
- Eye colour
- Hair colour
- Baby’s first word (fun guess!)
💡 Print these as cute cards the mum-to-be can keep in the baby’s memory box.
9. Old Wives’ Tales Quiz
Guests vote on whether classic gender-prediction myths apply to the mum-to-be. Great for pre-reveal parties or gender neutral showers too.
Ideas to use:
- “Carrying high = girl?”
- “Craving salty = boy?”
- “Glowing skin = boy?”
- “Ring on a string test — which way does it swing?”
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I’ve designed a set of beautiful baby shower game printables — Baby Bingo cards, Prediction Cards, Who Knows Mummy Best worksheets, and more.
Warm, aesthetic, and ready to download instantly. No design skills needed — just print and play.
Browse the full collection in the Tails & Tiny Toes Shop
Silly & Active Games (For Loosening Everyone Up)
Got a mix of people who don’t all know each other? These ones break the ice fast.
10. Guess the Baby Food
Remove labels from jars of baby food. Guests taste and try to guess the flavour. Warning: reactions are always hilarious on camera.
Ideas to use:
- Apple
- Peas
- Carrots
- Banana
- Sweet potato
- Pear
- Green beans
11. Baby Sock Match
Dump a pile of mismatched baby socks in the middle of the table. Everyone races to pair them up. The winner is whoever pairs the most in 60 seconds. Chaotic and brilliant.
12. Baby Shower Charades
Act out baby-related words or situations — no talking allowed. Team or individual, always brings the laughs.
Ideas to use:
- Changing a nappy
- Rocking a baby to sleep
- Baby crying at 3am
- Bath time splashing
- Trying to put a onesie on a wriggly baby
13. Pacifier Hunt
Hide mini plastic pacifiers around the party space before guests arrive. Whoever finds the most wins a prize. Works especially well at venue parties.
14. What’s in Your Bag?
Guests score points for items in their handbag from a master list. Rarer items score higher. No two rounds are ever the same.
Ideas to use:
- 1 point: Keys, phone, lip balm
- 5 points: Nail file, hand sanitiser, pen
- 10 points: Baby item, tape measure, first aid kit
Creative & Keepsake Games
These ones double as memories the mum-to-be will actually keep. Think beyond the party.
15. Baby Advice Cards
Guests write their best parenting advice or words of encouragement on cards. The mum-to-be reads them aloud and keeps them forever. Honestly one of the most touching parts of any shower.
Ideas to use:
- “Sleep when the baby sleeps!”
- “Always pack a spare outfit for yourself, not just baby.”
- “You’re doing better than you think.”
💡 Print these as beautiful postcard-style cards she’ll actually want to keep.
16. Baby Bucket List
Guests write wishes, milestones, or little adventures they hope the baby experiences. Compile them into a keepsake booklet.
Ideas to use:
- “Go on a Disney trip before age 10.”
- “Read Harry Potter together.”
- “Learn to swim.”
- “See the Northern Lights.”
17. Baby Shower Mad Libs
Guests fill in silly words (adjective! verb! baby item!) for a pre-written story about parenthood. When read aloud, it’s almost always ridiculous and perfect.
Ideas to use:
- Prompts: Adjective, Verb, Baby Item, Funny Food
💡 Print this as a single-page sheet with fill-in blanks.
18. Guess Who – Baby Edition
Collect baby photos from guests in advance and display them numbered on a board. Everyone guesses who’s who. Prepare to be surprised by how unrecognisable some people were as babies.
Word Games & Trivia (For the Competitive Crowd)
19. Baby Word Scramble (Advanced Edition)
Take the classic scramble up a notch with longer or trickier words. Great for groups who like a challenge.
Ideas to use:
- strollpram → pram/stroller
- brestfeeding → breastfeeding
- cdilnosu → colic (scrambled)
20. Baby Name Race
Guests try to write one baby name for every letter of the alphabet. Most complete list in 3 minutes wins.
Ideas to use:
- A → Amelia, Adam
- B → Bella, Benjamin
- C → Charlotte, Caleb
21. Baby Shower Scattergories
Choose a random letter. Guests write baby-related words starting with that letter. No duplicates allowed — if two people write the same word, it cancels out.
Ideas to use:
- Letter B → bottle, bib, blanket, burp cloth
- Letter P → pacifier, pump, pyjamas, powder
22. Emoji Baby Pictionary
Decode baby-related phrases written entirely in emojis. Works brilliantly as a printed sheet.
Ideas to use:
- 🍼👶💤 = Bottle & Nap time
- 🧸🛏️ = Teddy bear in bed
- 🚼🎀 = Baby girl
- 👨🍼 = Dad feeding baby
23. Baby Shower Trivia
Questions about babies, pregnancy, and parenting facts. Surprisingly tricky — and a great conversation starter.
Ideas to use:
- “How many bones are babies born with?” (300)
- “What’s the average newborn weight?” (approx. 3.4kg / 7.5lbs)
- “What colour are most newborns’ eyes at birth?” (Blue or grey)
24. Baby Shower Jeopardy
Create categories and point-based questions. Teams buzz in to answer. More effort to set up, but incredibly fun for bigger groups.
Ideas to use:
- Baby Care: “What’s the safest sleeping position for newborns?”
- Famous Babies: “Name Beyoncé’s twins.”
- Nursery Rhymes: “Finish this line…”
25. What’s in the Nappy Bag?
Fill a nappy bag with 10–15 items. Show it to guests for 30 seconds, then hide it. Everyone writes down everything they can remember. Whoever recalls the most wins.
Ideas to use:
- Bottle
- Bib
- Wipes
- Rattle
- Pacifier
- Socks
- Change of clothes
- Nappy cream
Save Yourself the Prep Work — Grab the Printables
If you’ve made it to the end of this list, you probably have a baby shower to plan. And if you’re anything like me, you want it to be beautiful without spending your whole week making it that way.
That’s exactly why I made these printables.
In the Tails & Tiny Toes shop, you’ll find ready-to-download baby shower game sets — Baby Bingo cards, Prediction Cards, Advice Cards, Word Scrambles, and more. All designed in a warm, aesthetic style that actually looks good on your party table. Print at home, cut if needed, and you’re done.
No fiddling in Canva. No last-minute panic. Just a beautiful baby shower.
Browse the baby shower printables here
A Few Final Tips
You don’t need to play all 25 — pick 3 to 5 that suit your group and your vibe. A mix of one active game, one trivia or word game, and one keepsake game tends to work really well.
