Baby shower games

A baby shower is often most memorable when there are a few selected baby shower games that bring the guests together without pressuring anyone. The goal is not to fill the entire program with competitions, but to create small, warm moments where everyone can participate at their own level. Below you will find practical guidance and concrete ideas that you can carry out with few materials and a clear timeframe.

3 games that work in both small and large groups

1. Baby photo match
   Ask all guests to send a baby photo in advance. Hang them up with numbers, and let the guests match the photo and name on a slip of paper.
   Tip: Give 10-15 minutes and reveal the answers at the end.

2. Diaper quiz against the clock
   Make 8-10 short questions about babies and parenthood (e.g. “what does ‘baby sleeping’ mean?” or “what is a cloth diaper?”). Run it as a team quiz in 2-3 teams.
   Tip: Keep it light and informal, and avoid questions about birth details if you do not know the boundaries.

3. “Who knows the pregnant woman best?”
   Questions can be anything from favorite snack to “what are you most looking forward to?”. The guests guess, and the pregnant woman (or partner) gives the answers.
   Tip: Let the questions be about everyday life and joy rather than body and weight.

Print-friendly ideas that require minimal preparation

Baby bingo
Make a bingo card with classic baby words (pacifier, bodysuit, diaper, stroller) and let guests cross them off when the words are mentioned during the party.

Prediction sheet
Guests fill in guesses for e.g. birth date, hair color and height. Put the sheets in an envelope for after the birth.

Guestbook as “advice cards”
Write one thing you look forward to teaching the child, and one gentle piece of advice for the expectant parents. Collect the cards in a small folder.

How to ensure a safe atmosphere

Choose games where you can participate sitting down, and where it is okay to skip. Skip activities that make fun of anyone, or that require physical pressure.

Quiet activities that are still social

• “Name workshop” with 3 categories: classic, short and unique name suggestions on slips of paper.
• Table task: “Write a message to the child” on small cards, which can be saved for later.
• Taste guessing (alcohol-free): 4 small glasses with e.g. apple, citrus, berries and ginger, and let the guests guess the flavor.

Activities that end as a memory

Decorate-a-body (fabric pens)
Buy a couple of neutral bodysuit stockings and fabric pens. The guests make small drawings or short messages.
Tip: Keep it simple, so the clothes can still be used.

“Time capsule for baby”
Let each guest write a message to the child, which is opened on a specific birthday. Collect in a box with the date on it.

Photo corner with prompts
Make 6-8 small cards: “Put a word on the parental role”, “A wish for baby”, “One thing I promise to help with”. It gives natural photos without coercion.

A simple order that feels relaxed

• 0:00-0:30 Arrival, drinks and light snack.
• 0:30-1:00 Print game (bingo or quiz).
• 1:00-1:30 Food/cake and free conversation.
• 1:30-2:00 Creative activity (advice cards or DIY).
• 2:00-2:30 Predictions and reveal of the answers (baby photo match).
• 2:30-3:00 Gifts (if there are any) and quiet conclusion.

Always adapt to the energy level and breaks, especially if the pregnant woman gets tired quickly.

Relevant products (only if it fits naturally)

If the baby shower also has a practical element, a gift can be something that supports the pregnant woman or the time after birth rather than “fun” things. Consider, for example, a seamless nursing bra without metal underwire, which is designed to follow the body through pregnancy and nursing, such as the Seamless Original Maternity Nursing Bra. For the time after birth, a comprehensive care solution such as the New Mum Care Pack can also be a gentle and practical gift idea.