I’ve attended a lot of baby showers, including my own, where fellow party guests and I have played all sorts of fun baby shower games. I’ve guessed the baby’s weight and arrival date, I’ve ooh’d and aah’d over the cute items from my friend or family member’s baby registry (tiny clothes really are so cute), and I’ve even smelled dirty diapers full of melted chocolate bars to guess their contents (not my favorite game, tbh). Instead, I love a baby shower game that is easy to understand and facilitate, encourages a little friendly competition, and helps break the ice between fellow guests.
Looking for baby shower games printables? Here are fun, modern, and easy-to-print baby shower games—including free PDFs like word scrambles, emoji games, and wishes for baby cards. All of these games are low-effort to make and easy to facilitate. Trust us, your baby shower guests will thank you. Keep scrolling for 22 of the best baby shower games, including free printables!
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Our Favorite Modern Baby Shower Games and Printables
At the most recent baby shower I attended, we had to attempt a baby-themed word scramble and word search. Through the process, some fellow moms sitting at the table with me discussed how we could make a more modern version of this printed baby shower game. We’d remove outdated words like “Baby Powder” and add terms like “Paid Parental Leave” and “Pumping at Work.”
So, our team created a word scramble for the modern mom, along with a few other free printable games to play at your next baby shower. Plus, we’ve rounded up a few other low-lift baby shower game ideas and activities that don’t require you to sniff any faux doody-filled diapers. None of us needs any more of those—fake or not.
Free Printable Baby Shower Games
1. Baby Shower Word Scramble
Don’t worry, this baby shower word scramble comes with the answer key. If some of these scrambled words look a little tricky, don’t feel bad. We even had a hard time cracking some of these, and we made them. Download these free baby shower game printable PDFs!
2. Name That Song With Baby in the Title
Test your friends’ musical knowledge with this low-key Mad-Libs-style game that lets guests complete the title of a song with the word baby in it. This free baby shower printable serves as solid baby shower playlist inspo, too!
3. Children’s Book Emoji Pictionary
Let’s face it, emojis bring a smile to everyone’s face. This fun game lets guests have fun on their own time by “reading” the emojis to discover the title of popular children’s books—it can get really creative and funny! Plus, this is a great game to play if you’re hosting a book-themed baby shower or requesting guests bring a book instead of a baby shower card. Print this baby shower game instantly!
4. Wishes & Hopes for Baby
The baby wishes game is a classic for a reason—parents leave with a sweet memory they can look back on for years. It also keeps guests engaged with minimal effort, and they often come up with some great answers. Consider printing on cardstock for a longer-lasting keepsake.
Printable Baby Shower Games to Buy
5. Guess the Celebrity Baby
This baby shower game is easy to execute with a quick Google search and a printer. The baby photos could be displayed as part of the baby shower decor or simply collaged to create your own printable worksheet. Number each image and let the guests loose to have fun guessing. Not into the DIY? Purchase a digital download ‘Guess the Celebrity Baby’ game from the Etsy links below! Or ask baby shower attendees to send in their own baby picture for an engaging ‘Who’s That Baby?‘ printable baby shower game.
6. Baby Shower Scattergories
This question-and-answer game is a fun race against a timer—with a twist! When the host says “Go!” baby shower guests will answer prompts including “popular baby name,” “baby brand name,” “pregnancy complaint,” and “children’s TV show” but the answers must start with the first and last letters of the mama-to-be’s name.
7. Would She Rather
How well do you know the mom-to-be at the baby shower you’re attending? This game will test just that by asking guests to check the choice they think the expectant mama would choose. For example, would she rather sleep in late or get up early? How about watch a horror film or a click flick? The guest with the most correct answers wins!
8. Mommy or Daddy Guess Who
A great option for a co-ed couple’s baby shower, this “Mommy or Daddy Guess Who” game is fun for everyone. Guests can earn one point for every correct answer to questions like “who will change more diapers?”, “who will spoil the baby most?”, and “who will read to the baby more?” So cute!
9. Name a Baby Item
Another race against the clock, but this game requires guests to think of a baby item that begins with each letter of the alphabet. Generally, the winner will be whoever has the most similar answers to the mom to be (who fills the card out beforehand). Other times, people will play until one person gets the entire card completed.
10. How Old Were the Parents-to-Be
This fun game will incorporate photos of mom and dad throughout the years, which can be extra special for friends and family to look back on. Either print out photos, have them printed right on the page, or have them on a slideshow and have guests guess the age of the parents in each photograph.
11. Baby Family Feud
Just like your favorite game show! This game will have guests try to guess the most popular answers to baby-related questions. Whomever gets the most correct answers wins a prize!
12. The Price Is Right
Speaking of game shows, what about The Price Is Right? Have attendees guess the price of the baby essentials listed and see who can get the closest to the correct price, without going over.
13. Baby Trivia
Test attendees’ knowledge of babies with this fun trivia game. With questions like “When does a baby get its finger prints?”, even seasoned moms may be stumped on some questions. And don’t worry, they come with an answer key included!
14. Guess the Celebrity Baby Name
It’s no secret that celebrity baby names are sometimes unique. See if guests can match the celeb parents with their children in this fun printable baby shower game. Or use this idea as inspiration to DIY your own printable, using celebs you know the mama-to-be loves.
15. Make Opening Gifts Interactive With Baby BINGO printables
If you’re opting to have the mom-to-be open gifts, make the moment interactive for guests. Everyone gets a BINGO card to mark off as she opens common baby registry items. First one to get BINGO wins a prize.
Easy Baby Shower Activities
If hosting a baby shower, you’re already planning the theme, the food, and the decor. These easy, low prep baby shower activities will round out the party—with minimal effort.
16. Create an ABC Book for Baby
One of our favorite alternative activities for a baby shower is having guests put together an ABC book for the baby. Each guest can design a page for their assigned letter of the alphabet. The hosts can then collect and bind the finished pages in a special book for baby!
17. Make a Piece of Nursery Wall Art
Similarly, guests can create a memorable keepsake wall art piece for the baby’s nursery. This art project could take many forms (or have many themes!) but one example is having each guest stamp their thumbprint in a pattern on canvas or cardstock to like a bouquet of balloons. Just make sure to have a pack of baby wipes nearby for guests to clean their thumbs after craft time is complete.
18. Paint Onesies or Bibs
With all of the inevitable outfit changes the new baby will have, parents can never have too many onesies and clean bibs on hand. This activity can be super simple and fun, just purchase a pack of plain white onesies and/or bibs and have some fabric markers or paint set out for use. If you’re willing to take things up a notch, setting up a tie-dye station for onesies or bibs is a fun activity, too!
19. Pacifier Hunt
The rules are simple, and the game is reminiscent of a nostalgic Easter egg hunt! Hide pacifiers throughout the party room and have guests search for as many as they can find. Whoever collects the most wins a prize.
20. Words of Wisdom Cards
While more of an activity than an actual game, the parents-to-be are sure to appreciate reading advice and words of encouragement from those closest to them. Have cards available for guests to write on, pens, and a jar to put them in.
21. Guess How Many Items in the Jar
Another easy, low-effort game that still gets the competitive juices flowing is having a simple guessing game. Fill a jar with small items (such as one type of candy, like Hershey Kisses) and have guests write down their guess of how many of that item are in the jar. Whoever guesses the closest to the answer wins a prize! The best part about this game is that it can be customized to nearly any baby shower theme—think animal crackers for a safari theme or colorful prinkles for a baby sprinkle party.
22. Baby Predictions
Keep the fun going even after the day ends by having guests make predictions about the newborn baby. They’ll guess things like date of birth, height, weight, and more! Go all out and have a special prize on hand for when the time comes that can be mailed to the recipient, or simply let the winner have bragging rights for years to come.
FAQs
What are the most popular baby shower games printables?
The most popular baby shower games include baby-themed word scrambles, emoji games, baby shower BINGO, and wishes for the baby.
Where can I find free baby shower games printables?
In addition to downloading The Everymom’s free baby shower games printables, you can create your own using tools like Canva, Google Slides, or other free design tools.
Where should I print downloadable baby shower games?
Most baby shower game PDFs can be printed using a home printer or by sending files to a local printer, who can also cut the paper if printing two games to a sheet. To elevate the printables, consider using cardstock and be sure to have pencils or pens on hand for guests to participate.
How many games should you have at a baby shower?
Depending on the duration of your baby shower, 3-5 games is the ideal number. And many Etsy sellers offer themed baby shower game printable bundles. Be sure to have baby shower prizes for the winners, like a beauty gift, a floral gift, or another under-$20 item. Giving away the floral centerpieces as prizes is another creative idea.
What games are actually fun (not awkward or cringe)?
Printable baby shower games are favorites at modern baby showers, as they are easy to set up and encourage conversation among guests. Games that are customized to the baby shower theme or personalized for the parents-to-be are especially fun.
What are some baby shower favor ideas?
For easy baby shower favors, lean into the baby shower theme or use a baby shower activity that doubles as a favor. For example, favors at a ‘Locally Grown’ baby shower could be seed packets or succulents. And a ‘Baby in Bloom’ shower could include a flower bar as both an activity and a favor.
Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more. As an editor at The Everymom, she has produced hundreds of articles on a range of parenting topics, reviewed dozens of family-focused products, interviewed leading experts in the children and parenting world, and created viral parenting social media content. A mom of two, she is committed to sharing the honest, helpful, and often humorous stories of motherhood.
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