1. Baby Bingo
A baby shower is about celebrating new beginnings, but let’s be honest — the games are what bring everyone together, spark laughter, and create memorable moments. From printable worksheets to interactive activities, here’s your ultimate list of 25 baby shower games with instructions, ideas, and examples you can turn into ready-to-play printables for your party. nd if you’d rather skip the prep work, you can download ready-to-print versions from my Etsy shop.
How to Play: Guests get bingo cards with baby-related words instead of numbers. As gifts are opened, they mark off matching words. First to get five in a row wins.
Examples for Cards:
- Pacifier
- Bib
- Onesie
- Rattle
- Baby shampoo
- Swaddle blanket
- Bottle
- Diaper bag
- Stroller
- Teething toy
2. The Price Is Right – Baby Edition
How to Play: Show common baby items and have guests guess the retail price. Closest without going over wins.
Item Ideas:
- Pack of Pampers diapers
- Jar of baby food
- Pack of wipes
- Infant formula canister
- Pacifier 2-pack
- Baby blanket
- Teething ring
- Baby shampoo
3. Don’t Say Baby
How to Play: Each guest gets a clothespin or necklace at the start. If someone hears another say “baby,” they take their pin. The one with the most pins at the end wins.
Printable Idea: Small rule cards you can place at each seat with a reminder in cute fonts.
4. Baby Word Scramble
How to Play: Unscramble mixed-up baby words. First to finish correctly wins.
Examples:
- reidap → diaper
- telbtta → bottle
- baleknt → blanket
- poenh → phone
- sseon → onesie
- relstorl → stroller
- ricb → crib
5. Who Knows Mommy Best?
How to Play: Guests answer trivia about the mom-to-be.
Example Questions:
- What’s her favorite snack?
- What’s her weirdest pregnancy craving?
- What’s her favorite color?
- How many kids does she want?
- What was her first job?
- What’s her dream vacation spot?
6. Who Knows Daddy Best?
How to Play: Same as above but focused on dad-to-be.
Example Questions:
- What was his first car?
- What sport does he love most?
- What name would he choose for a boy?
- Coffee or tea?
- Favorite childhood cartoon?
7. Nursery Rhyme Quiz
How to Play: Fill in the blanks from famous nursery rhymes.
Examples:
- “Mary had a little ___ (lamb).”
- “Twinkle, twinkle, little ___ (star).”
- “Jack and Jill went up the ___ (hill).”
- “The cow jumped over the ___ (moon).”
Printable Idea: Multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank worksheet.
8. Baby Predictions
How to Play: Guests predict details about the baby. Parents can keep cards as keepsakes.
Prediction Prompts:
- Date of birth
- Time of birth
- Weight
- Length
- Eye color
- Hair color
- Baby’s first word (fun guess)
9. Baby Shower Scattergories
How to Play: Choose a letter. Guests write baby-related words starting with that letter.
Examples:
- Letter “B” → bottle, bib, blanket, burp cloth
- Letter “P” → pacifier, pump, pajamas, powder
10. Baby Name Race
How to Play: Guests try to write one baby name for each letter of the alphabet. Most complete list wins.
Examples:
- A → Amelia, Adam
- B → Bella, Benjamin
- C → Charlotte, Caleb
11. Guess the Baby Food
How to Play: Remove labels from jars of baby food. Guests taste and guess the flavor.
Example Flavors: Apple, peas, carrots, banana, sweet potato, pear, green beans.
12. Baby Shower Mad Libs
How to Play: Guests fill in silly words for a pre-written story about parenthood.
Example Prompts: “Adjective,” “Verb,” “Baby Item,” “Funny Food.”
13. Emoji Baby Pictionary
How to Play: Guests decode baby-related phrases written in emojis.
Examples:
- 🍼👶💤 = Bottle & Nap
- 🧸🛏️ = Teddy Bear in Bed
- 🚼🎀 = Baby Girl
- 👨🍼 = Dad Feeding Baby
14. Guess Who (Baby Edition)
How to Play: Collect baby photos of guests and display them. Everyone guesses who’s who.
15. Baby Bucket List
How to Play: Guests write advice, wishes, or bucket-list ideas for the baby’s future.
Examples:
- “Go on a Disney trip before age 10.”
- “Read Harry Potter with mom.”
- “Learn to swim.”
16. Baby Sock Match
How to Play: Place mismatched baby socks in a pile. Guests race to match pairs in the fastest time.
17. What’s in Your Purse?
How to Play: Guests score points for items in their purse from a list. Rarer items = higher points.
Example Categories:
- 1 point: Keys, phone, lipstick
- 5 points: Nail file, hand sanitizer, pen
- 10 points: Baby item, tape measure, first-aid kit
18. Baby Shower Charades
How to Play: Guests act out baby-related words or activities.
Examples:
- Changing a diaper
- Rocking a baby
- Baby crying at 3 AM
- Bath time splashing
19. Baby Shower Pictionary
How to Play: Draw baby-related items for others to guess.
Examples: Pacifier, crib, stroller, rattle, bib, high chair.
20. Baby Shower Jeopardy
How to Play: Create categories and point-based questions. Guests answer for points.
Example Categories:
- Baby Care (Q: “What’s the safest sleeping position for newborns?”)
- Famous Babies (Q: “Name Beyonce’s twins.”)
- Nursery Rhymes (Q: “Finish this line…”)
21. Old Wives’ Tales Quiz
How to Play: Guests guess if gender-predicting myths apply to mom-to-be.
Examples:
- “Carrying high = girl?”
- “Craving salty = boy?”
- “Glowing skin = boy?”
22. Baby Shower Trivia
How to Play: Guests answer baby and parenting trivia.
Example Questions:
- “How many bones are babies born with?” (Answer: 300)
- “What’s the average newborn weight?” (Answer: 7.5 lbs)
- “What color are most newborns’ eyes at birth?” (Answer: Blue)
23. Pacifier Hunt
How to Play: Hide mini plastic pacifiers around the party space. Guests search for them.
24. What’s in the Diaper Bag?
How to Play: Fill a diaper bag with items. Show for 30 seconds, then hide. Guests list everything they remember.
Possible Items: Bottle, bib, wipes, rattle, pacifier, socks.
25. Baby Advice Cards
How to Play: Guests write advice or words of encouragement for new parents. These make great keepsakes.
Examples:
- “Sleep when the baby sleeps!”
- “Always pack extra clothes in the diaper bag.”
- “Don’t stress over the small stuff.”
Final Thoughts
Baby shower games add laughter and fun to the celebration — and with printables, you can make them simple, stress-free, and beautiful. From bingo and trivia to keepsake cards and interactive guessing games, you can mix and match worksheet-style games with active ones for the perfect balance. If you’d like to make it super easy, I’ve designed printable versions of these games that you can instantly download from my Etsy shop.