Life of the Party: 8 of Our Favorite Baby Shower Game Ideas

If you think a baby shower has to be all tea sandwiches and small talk, think again! With a few creative games and lively décor, you can create an atmosphere that is conducive to letting love and genuine laughter fill the room.

Last year we shared our list of 9 Creative Baby Shower Themes. And now we’ve scoured through blogs and baby forums searching for our favorite baby shower games.  We think the activities you’ll find here are all adorable, completely classy, and sure to amp up the good energy at your baby bash.

The Name Game

Has the expectant couple been keeping the name of the baby a secret?  If they are ready to reveal their selection at the baby shower, the Name Game is the perfect way to do it.  If balloons will be part of your décor at the event, tie little strips of paper with different names to each balloon, otherwise you can just print a sheet with a list of name options for guests to choose from.  Each guest can place their bet for the name they think the couple has chosen.  Perhaps you can grant first dibs at the dessert table to the guests that correctly guess the name.

Diaper Doodle Station

Who says changing baby’s diaper has to be a drag? Offer your Mom-to-be a little comedic relief by having her baby shower guests get creative at a Diaper Doodle Station.  Guests can write personal messages of encouragement, famous quotes about parenthood, draw pictures, or adorn the bum cover with clever Mommy mantras.   

Scratch Off Baby Shower Game Cards

Of course, here at My Scratch Offs we think this is the greatest baby shower game of all!!! Scratch Off Baby Shower Game Cards are a fun surprise for your guests and are sure to spark conversation.   You might tape a game card to the bottom of each chair in your venue, and when the time is right, have your guests reach under to find their card.  

Baby Gift BINGO

This is an easy DIY baby shower game that keeps guests involved while the Mom-to-be opens her gifts. This free printable from FrugalFanatic.com lets guests fill in their own spaces with the gifts they expect the Mom-to-be to receive.  Just place a bowl of candy to use as markers and let your guests play along!

Daddy Knows Best

Include the Dad-to-be in the baby shower fun with this game idea from About.com.  A twist on the classic Newlywed game, the hostess will ask Dad questions before the shower and the Mom-to-be and the shower guests guess his answers.

Custom Crossword

Head on over to the KreativeKupcake shop on Etsy to find a very cute custom crossword puzzle for your baby shower.  The first person to complete the puzzle correctly wins a prize.

“Minute to Win It” Baby Shower Games

We found a great blog about Minute to Win It Baby Shower games over at flibbertigibberish.com and came up with a few substitutions and modifications of our own:

• Boogie Bulb Relay - Using a baby aspirator (aka “blue boogie bulb”), each team member gets one squeeze to transfer as much liquid down the line as possible. The team that gets the most liquid to the end wins.

• Diaper Pin in a Toy Bin – Playing on the “needle in a haystack” idea, hide a safety pin that is usually used for cloth diapers in a bin of Legos and/or other small toys.  The first team to find their pin wins.

• Find That Binky! – Hide a baby pacifier for each team around the room and set the timer to find that little life-saver as fast as they can!

• Baby’s Day Out – If you’ve ever tried to get kids packed up for a day out on the town, you know what a process it can be!  Have the teams work together to dress a baby doll and pack a diaper bag according to your instructions.

How Sweet It Is

We love this baby shower game idea from LilLuna.com.  This cute and colorful printable challenges guests to match common pregnancy and baby words with the names of popular candy.   

Have a Unique Baby Shower Game Idea of Your Own?

We’d love to hear from you!  Here at My Scratch Offs, we’re always looking for fun and creative ways to help our customers make the most out of their events. Tweet us @MyScratchOffs #BabyShowerGames or catch up with us on Facebook!

   
   

Thinking Outside the Bundle: Unique Baby Shower Invitation Ideas

A new baby is a joyous occasion to celebrate, so of course you’ll want the invitation to the baby shower to be unique and very special. Keep in mind that baby shower invitations don’t have to be just the usual card-in-the-mail kind of thing. You can have a baby shower invitation printed on just about anything you choose. The following are some ideas to help make your baby shower invitation special and one of a kind.

Scratch Off Baby Shower Invitations

Our Baby Shower Scratch Off Game Cards can be used to encourage guest interaction at the baby shower, but we can also customize a similar concept to create the perfect Scratch Off Baby Shower Invitation. A fun and exciting idea is to include a Scratch Off Gender Reveal as part of your unique baby shower invitation. If you’ve chosen a very creative baby shower theme, a custom invitation is the perfect way to build anticipation for the event.

Tea Party Themed Invitation

If your baby shower is going to have a tea party theme, there are several ways you can incorporate the theme for your invitations. You can send a flat invitation that is shaped like a tea bag (like this one from ALadysbugLane) or teapot, or you can find an invitation that includes a pocket so that you can actually send a tea bag as part of the invitation. A clever line like “a baby is brewing,” or something similar, makes it fun.

Newsprint Invitation

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! You can start with a catchy headline, personalized for the mom-to-be, and add the essential information as part of the “newspaper article.” This is a great idea if the mom-to-be would like to share a bit about the baby’s story in the fine print.

Balloon Invitation

“She’s Ready to Pop!” You can find LifeAsPaper on Etsy and order a clever baby shower invitation printed on a balloon and attached to a card for mailing. The person receiving the invite will have to blow up the balloon to see what it’s all about!


Wooden Baby Block Invitation

A company called Sideshow Press can create an adorable screen print on a small wooden block as part of your baby shower invitation. You can have the shower information printed on the sides of the block with any font you choose. Select a design that fits the mom-to-be. Her friends and family will enjoy getting the box in the mail and will have a keepsake to remember the special occasion.

 Library Card Invitation

 Help the new mom build her baby a library of children’s books with this cute idea. You can fill the card with all the information needed and make a notation to bring a loved children’s book instead of a card with your baby gift.


Make It Memorable

Whichever unique baby shower invitation idea you choose, the occasion is sure to be memorable for the guests, and especially for the mom-to-be. With the versatility of Scratch Off Labels from My Scratch Offs, you can add an extra element of fun to any of the ideas mentioned in this post. If you have something specific in mind, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to leave us a comment here or share your ideas with us on Facebook!