15+ Fun Baby Shower Games to Celebrate the Parents-to-Be

A baby shower isn’t complete without fun baby shower games! Whether it’s a cozy baby shower for couples, or a virtual baby shower game, these activities keep guests entertained. From “Baby Bingo” to “Baby Pictionary”, there’s something for everyone. Get ready to celebrate the parents-to-be with laughter and friendly competition!

A baby shower is a special occasion filled with love, laughter, and excitement as friends and family gather to celebrate the parents-to-be. While the baby shower decorations and delicious treats set the mood, nothing brings people together like baby shower games! Whether you’re hosting a cozy in-person gathering or a virtual baby shower, games are the perfect way to break the ice and create lasting memories.

To help you plan an unforgettable event, we’ve rounded up some of the best baby shower game ideas, including classic favorites, games for couples, and interactive virtual games 

Baby Shower Games

Baby showers are a fun way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a baby, and games add excitement to the event. Here are some of the games that will make your day

1. Guess the Baby Food

This game challenges guests to put their taste buds to the test by guessing different flavors of baby food. It’s a fun and slightly messy game that can lead to some surprising reactions! 

What you need: Baby food, label

Before the party: Purchase baby food jars in different flavors, such as banana, apple, carrot, and spinach. Cover the labels and number each jar so that guests cannot see what’s inside. 

How to play:

Each guest will then taste a small spoonful from each jar and write down their guesses. The person who correctly identifies the most flavors wins the game! For an added challenge, blindfolding participants can make it even more entertaining.

2. Baby Bingo

Baby Bingo is a fun way to keep guests engaged while the parents-to-be open their gifts. Instead of traditional Bingo numbers, the game uses baby-related words or common baby shower gifts. 

What you need: Bingo cards

Before the party: Make cards with words like diapers, pacifier, stroller, and onesie. 

How to play:

Each guest is given a Bingo card filled with words like diapers, pacifier, stroller, and onesie. As the mom-to-be opens her card, guests mark off the corresponding items on their Bingo cards. The first person to complete a row—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—shouts “Bingo!” and wins a prize. To make the game even more fun, customized Bingo cards with adorable baby-themed illustrations can be used.

3. Baby Name Scramble

This game is perfect for those who love word puzzles and challenges guests to unscramble baby-related words. 

What you need: Word list

Before the party: Create a list of scrambled words such as “Lbotte” for “Bottle” or “Dierpa” for “Diaper.” 

How to play:

Hand out the list to each guest and set a timer for a few minutes. The objective is for guests to unscramble as many words as possible before time runs out. The person with the most correct answers wins the game. For an extra challenge, you can include scrambled famous baby names or baby-related phrases.

4. Advice for the Parents-to-Be

This activity is a sentimental and meaningful game that provides the parents-to-be with heartfelt advice from their loved ones. 

What you need: card, pen

How to play:

Each guest is given a note card where they can write down their best parenting advice, whether it’s serious, humorous, or a mix of both. Once everyone has written their advice, the notes can be collected and compiled into a keepsake book for the parents-to-be. Guests can take turns reading their advice aloud.

5. How many cuties do you see?

This game tests the guest’s ability to make an accurate estimate.

What you need: jar, small baby items, pen, paper, orange 

Before the party: Fill a jar with small baby-themed items, such as miniature pacifiers, baby socks, or rubber duckies. 

How to play:

The jar is placed on display, and each guest writes down their best guess for how many items are inside. The person whose guess is the closest to the actual number wins a prize. As a fun variation, instead of baby items, the jar can be filled with tiny oranges called “Cuties” to match the theme.

6. What’s mom craving

Pregnancy cravings can be unpredictable and sometimes quite unusual! This game involves guessing what specific cravings the mom-to-be has had during her pregnancy. 

What you need: Different food item list, some food samples (optional)

Before the party: compile a list of different foods, mixing in real cravings from the mom-to-be along with some made-up ones. 

How to play:

During the game, guests must guess which cravings are real and which ones are fake. The person with the most correct answers wins. For a fun twist, small samples of popular pregnancy cravings—such as pickles and ice cream—can be offered for guests to taste-test.

7. Pass the dirty diaper 

This game is a funny and slightly mischievous take on the classic “pass the parcel” game. A small prize, such as a gift card or baby-themed trinket, is wrapped in multiple layers of wrapping paper and then placed inside a “dirty diaper” (a diaper with melted chocolate or peanut butter inside to resemble a mess). 

What you need: wrapping paper, gifts, diaper, melted chocolate

Before the party: Wrape a small prize, such as a gift card or baby-themed trinket, in multiple layers and then place it inside a “dirty diaper” (a diaper with melted chocolate or peanut butter inside to resemble a mess). 

How to play:

Guests sit in a circle and pass the diaper around while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the diaper removes one layer of wrapping. The game continues until the final layer is removed, revealing the winner of the prize. For an added surprise, different diapers can be used, some containing fun treats and others with humorous “messy” surprises inside.

Baby Shower Games for Couples

A baby shower isn’t just for moms—it can be a fun and interactive event for both parents-to-be and their friends. Couple-friendly baby shower games add excitement, humor, and a little bit of friendly competition. Here are some entertaining baby shower games designed specifically for couples.

8. The Diaper Changing Challenge

Changing a diaper may seem simple, but when you’re racing against the clock it becomes a hilarious challenge. This game is a great way to prepare soon-to-be parents while providing laughs for everyone.

What you need: baby doll, diaper, blindfold, timer

How to play:

Each couple is given a baby doll and a diaper. The challenge is to change the diaper as quickly and correctly as possible. The twist? Contestants must do it blindfolded or with one hand behind their back! A timer is set, and the person who changes the diaper the fastest—without any mistakes—wins the game. 

9. Baby Bottle Chug

This game is the perfect blend of baby shower fun and party energy. It’s a hilarious challenge in which guests compete to see who can drink the most from a baby bottle.

What you need: baby bottle, beverage

Before the party: fill bottle with beverage 

How to play:

Each participant is given a baby bottle filled with a beverage of choice—milk or juice. On the count of three, everyone starts chugging from their bottle. Since baby bottle nipples have tiny holes, drinking quickly becomes much harder than it looks! The first person to finish their bottle wins the challenge.

10. Dad vs. Mom Trivia

This game is the ultimate showdown between parents-to-be, testing their knowledge of baby care, pregnancy, and parenting. It’s a fun and engaging way for the couple to bond while the guests cheer them on.

What you need: list of questions

Before the party: prepare a list of trivial questions based on babies, and parenting. The questions can range from “At what age do babies start teething?” to “What was mom’s biggest pregnancy craving?”

How to play:

The couple takes turns answering, and for every correct answer, they earn a point. The person with the most correct answers is crowned the ultimate parenting expert. 

11. The Mom or Dad Game

This game is a fun way to see how well guests know the parents-to-be while also sparking some laughter and sweet moments.

What you need: card, pen, list of questions related to parenting and personality traits

Before the party: create a list of statements related to parenting and personality traits. 

How to play:

Each guest (or couple) will receive a card with “Mom” on one side and “Dad” on the other. The host reads out statements like “Who will be the most likely to wake up in the middle of the night for the baby?” or “Who is more likely to cry first at the baby’s first milestone?” Guests hold up their cards to vote for either Mom or Dad, while the parents-to-be reveal their answers. This game leads to lots of playful teasing and lighthearted debates, making it a great addition to any baby shower.

Virtual Baby Shower Game

Hosting a virtual baby shower doesn’t mean missing out on the fun! With creative and interactive games, an online celebration can be just as entertaining as an in-person event. Whether guests are tuning in from different cities or even countries, these games will keep everyone engaged and create a memorable experience for the parents-to-be. Here are some exciting virtual baby shower games. 

12. Baby Pictionary

Pictionary is always a hit at parties, and it works just as well in a virtual setting. In this baby-themed version, guests put their artistic skills to the test by drawing baby-related words while others try to guess them.

What you need: virtual meeting link, whiteboard

Before the party: Prepare a list of baby-related words or phrases, such as “diaper change,” “pacifier,” “baby bottle,” or “sleep-deprived parents.”

How to play:

The host assigns a word to a guest using a private message. That person must draw the word using a virtual whiteboard such as Zoom’s whiteboard feature or even a piece of paper held up to the camera. The other guests race to guess what is being drawn within a time limit. The person who guesses correctly first earns a point, and the player with the most points at the end of the game wins!

13. Virtual Baby Scavenger Hunt

This game gets guests moving and searching their homes for baby-related or household items.

Before the party: create a list of baby-related or everyday items that participants are likely to have at home, such as a baby bottle, diaper, stuffed animal, baby book, pacifier, or toy.

How to play:

The host calls out an item, and guests must quickly run to find it and bring it back to their screens. The first person to show the item wins a point. The game continues until all items on the list have been called. The guest with the most points wins.

14. The Price is Right

This activity challenges guests to guess the prices of common baby items. It’s a fun and educational way to see who has the best shopping instincts.

What you need: price list of baby essentials, images of these products

Before the party: make a price list of baby essentials such as diapers, strollers, baby formula, baby wipes, and cribs, images of these products

How to play:

The host shares images or descriptions of each item, and guests type their best price guesses in the chat. The person whose guess is the closest to the actual price without going over earns a point. The guest with the most correct or closest guesses by the end of the game is the winner.

15. Guess the Baby Picture

This nostalgic and heartwarming game involves looking at old baby pictures and guessing whose picture it is.

What you need: old baby pictures

Before the party: each guest is asked to send in a baby picture of themselves to the host. Compile all the pictures

How to play:

The host compiles all the photos into a slideshow or numbered list and shares them on-screen during the game. Guests take turns guessing which baby picture belongs to which participant by typing their answers in the chat. The host keeps track of points, and the guest with the most correct guesses wins.

Baby Shower Games for Kids

If little ones are joining the party, it’s important to have games that are simple, entertaining, and interactive to keep them engaged. Here are some fantastic baby shower games designed specifically for kids:

16. Pin the pacifier on the baby

This game is a baby shower twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” and is sure to bring giggles and excitement to the little guests.

What you need: large baby picture, tape, blind fold, pacifier shape cutout

Before the party: Print out a large picture of a baby’s face and display it on a wall at a height suitable for children. Cut out pacifier shapes from colored paper or cardstock, and attach a small piece of double-sided tape to the back of each pacifier.

How to play:

Blindfold each child one at a time, spin them around gently, and then let them try to place the pacifier as close to the baby’s mouth as possible. The child who gets the pacifier closest to the correct spot wins the game!

17. Baby Bottle Bowling

This game adds an element of physical activity to the baby shower, making it perfect for energetic kids who love to run and play.

What you need: empty bottles, water/sand, ball

Before the party: take empty baby bottles and fill them with a little bit of water or sand to make them stable. Arrange them in a triangular formation, similar to bowling pins.

How to play:

Provide kids with a small ball, such as a tennis ball or a lightweight rubber ball, and let them take turns rolling it toward the bottles to see how many they can knock down. Each child gets three attempts, and the one who knocks down the most bottles wins!

18. Decorate a onesie 

For kids who love arts and crafts, this creative activity is a perfect way to combine fun with a thoughtful gift for the baby.

What you need: plain white baby onesies, fabric markers, fabric paint, and baby-friendly stickers.

How to play:

Provide kids with different design ideas, such as drawing animals, writing cute messages, or making colorful patterns. Let each child decorate a onesie however they like, and once finished, allow the onesies to dry before presenting them to the mom-to-be as a keepsake.

Whether you’re planning a small get-together or a large virtual baby shower, incorporating fun baby shower games is the key to making the celebration lively and memorable. The best games bring laughter, joy, and a sense of togetherness—so pick your favorites and get ready to create beautiful memories with the parents-to-be!

What are your favorite baby shower games? Share them in the comments below!

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