List of Baby Shower Games

When the four of us finally got together to choose the list of baby shower games for Kelly’s baby shower the list of baby shower games was actually very long. I was amazed at just how many silly games there are to play and how much fun they sounded like to play. The final list of baby shower games we ended up with to choose from was 25, now we had to determine how long each game would take and how much time we would have to play games during the shower. We actually had a couple list of baby shower games to choose from, time was the determining factor.

Making a list of baby shower games is very important, the right list of baby shower games can make or break your baby shower. Take the time to understand the games and how they can help you break the ice with everyone attending the shower. The right list of baby shower games could just be the key to having a great baby shower.

We finally decided on a list of baby shower games of 5, we would have time to play four of the games for sure and a fifth game if we needed it. We decided that each of us would buy the prize for one of the baby shower games and that I would buy the extra gifts if we needed. We did not share what the gifts would be so if one of us were to win a game we would be surprised at what we received.

Out of all the list of baby shower games, the game that I most wanted to play at Kelly’s shower was the “That’s My Gift” game so I purchased enough gifts to play the game, after all this was my first and only baby shower that I would attend and I wanted every part of it to be memorable. I purchased 25 gifts for the game with 5 of the gifts being gag gifts. We all agreed to play the game 3rd, that way the “ice” would already be broken between all the guest and everyone would be talking, laughing and carrying on. I will admit there were a couple of other games on the list of baby shower games I also like very much, I just liked the “That’s My Gift” game from the list of baby shower games because it really got everyone involved and talking to each other.

The list of baby shower games that we finally decided on for our list of baby shower games is:

1. First on our list of baby shower games:

Baby Bingo ( 6 prizes were needed)

As exciting as it is watching the mom-to-be open all her presents, this game will help all the others watching have a little fun as well. Label each gift that was brought by simply writing a number on the gift (if 15 gifts were brought, number the gifts 1-15). Then, each woman will take a paper and create 15 squares and randomly place the numbers 1-15 throughout their squares. Each woman will place their numbers individually, so each person’s numbers are in different squares. Also, if there are more or less than 15 gifts, create as many squares on the paper as gifts. Then, when mom-to-be opens a present, she’ll call out that gift’s number, and everyone will mark off that number on their sheet. Once someone gets 5 in a row (or an X, borders, or blackout), they get a prize. Everyone choose this game for the list of baby shower games.

2. Second on our list of baby shower games:

Alphabet Name Game

Each guest will take a pen and paper, and along the left side of the paper they will vertically write all the letters of the alphabet. At ‘go,’ each woman will write as many baby items as they can for each letter. For the letter B, as an example, you might write: bottle, binky, burp cloth, brush, booties, etc. If a guest wrote these, they would get 5 points for the letter B. Each guest receives a point for every item they write down; however, if they did not write anything down for a letter (or multiple letters), they lose a point for every letter they did not write an item. A prize is given to the woman who wrote the most down. To make it more difficult and fun, allot 10 seconds for each letter, and people only get points for writing something that nobody else wrote down. Go through every letter, and the person with the most points wins. Three people choose this game for the list of baby shower games.

3. Third on our list of baby shower games:

That’s My Gift (25 gifts were needed)(Lots of FUN!!!)

Have several wrapped gifts (one for each guest), including a few gag gifts if you wish. Set a timer to go off in regular intervals, for prize picking. Pick one guest to come forward and have her pick out one prize. When the timer sounds, have another guest come forward and either pick a new gift or steal the gift the previous person chose. Keep going until everyone has a gift. If you’d like you can play a few more rounds, randomly choosing a guest and allowing them to either keep the gift they have to steal someone else’s. When you decide to end the game, guests keep whatever prize it is they are holding at the time. Allow them to unwrap and see what they were fighting over. Three choose this game for the list of baby shower games.

4. Fourth on our list of baby shower games:

Baby Items Memory Game

Before the shower, place roughly 25 items on a cookie sheet that the mother-to-be will need. Bring the cookie sheet out with all the items for everyone to view for about 30-40 seconds. Then, remove the pan of items and everyone will have about 2 minutes to write down as many items that they can remember. The person who writes the most down will receive a prize, and all the items will go to the mother. (Examples of items: bottle, brush, pacifier, bib, soap, blanket, burp cloth, wipes, shoes, socks, diaper, pins, teddy bear, rattle, onesie, baby food, ear syringe, etc.) All four of us choose this game for our list of baby shower games.

5. Fifth on our list of baby shower games:

How Big Is Mommy’s Tummy?

One of the most popular baby shower games! Make sure you have plenty of toilet paper on hand for this one. Instruct guests to unroll a length of toilet paper (you can use ribbon or other similar item if you feel uncomfortable using toilet paper) that they believe will fit exactly around the waist of mom-to-be. Be warned though, many people overestimate vastly, so if mom is sensitive about her weight, this might not be the best game to try. Prizes awarded to the person who fits their paper exactly, or the closest to actual size of the mother-to-be. We also all chose this game for our alternative or extra game for our list of baby shower games.

As you can see the right list of baby shower games can make all the difference in the success of the shower. Taking the time to put together the right list of baby shower games for your shower is well worth the time. Ask around, most will tell you that the list of baby shower games you choose for your shower is key to it’s success.

So, I have to stop for now but I will let you know just how all the baby shower games went in my next post and also share with you the 25 other list of baby shower games that we had on our list.