After you've received the majority of your guests' RSVPs, planned a lavish menu, and set the theme for decorations for your baby event, what's a super hostess to do next? Why, think about the entertainment, of course! Many of your guests won't know each other, so as the host, it's your duty to find ways to get everyone introduced and mingling.
There's no better way to do that than with baby shower games! Not only do games provide just the right social lubrication (without alcohol!), well-chosen games can also get everyone excited about the upcoming birth. So break out the baby games to break the ice, start conversation flowing, and get everyone in a friendly mood. Here are a few suggestions:
The Tummy Game
You'll need 1 or 2 balls of string or ribbon, preferably in pink or blue. Pass the string around and ask the guests to cut a length of string equal to the girth of the expectant mother's tummy. When all the guests have finished, the mom-to-be then wraps each ribbon around her tummy. The one closest to the true size without going over the actual size wins!
My Favorite Baby Shower Game - Pin the Pacifier on the Baby
This game, as you can probably tell from the title, is a lot like the classic "Pin the Tail on the Donkey." What's the difference? In this one, you use a pacifier instead of a tail and try to pin it on a picture of a baby instead of a donkey. The target is the mouth instead of, er... the rear end.
Dress the Baby
Have each guest bring a doll, receiving blanket, onesie, and a diaper. Then have them randomly exchange their baby gear with another guest. The guests take turns trying to dress the baby they've been given while they are timed. Fastest dresser wins! Just as a note: this game really gets the competitive juices flowing since it's against the clock. Some people may start getting fired up, so be careful!
Guess the Baby Gear
In case your game time starts getting too heated, this is the perfect antidote: it'll calm all the ladies down and re-direct their attention solely on the mom-to-be. Blindfold the expectant mom and seat her some place everyone can see her. Place a bag of baby products in front of her and have her take them out one at a time. As she tries to guess what the items are, there'll be plenty of opportunities for laughter, especially if you put some unusual baby gear in the bag.
Return to Childhood Game: The Bottle Race
Come on. Who's not going to break the ice once they see a roomful of guests sucking on a baby bottle? You will. I will. We all will. It's like a law of nature. Just make sure you have enough bottles and nipples for everyone to participate. Have a pre-determined time limit, say 3 minutes. Everyone starts at the same time. No heats. See who can such the liquid out of the bottle fastest! This isn't as easy as it sounds when you're trying to keep from laughing at the site of grown adults feeding from a bottle!
These baby shower games should be enough get the ball rolling or inspire you to create some of your own. Have a great baby shower game you'd like for us to include on this list? Send it in!
There's no better way to do that than with baby shower games! Not only do games provide just the right social lubrication (without alcohol!), well-chosen games can also get everyone excited about the upcoming birth. So break out the baby games to break the ice, start conversation flowing, and get everyone in a friendly mood. Here are a few suggestions:
The Tummy Game
You'll need 1 or 2 balls of string or ribbon, preferably in pink or blue. Pass the string around and ask the guests to cut a length of string equal to the girth of the expectant mother's tummy. When all the guests have finished, the mom-to-be then wraps each ribbon around her tummy. The one closest to the true size without going over the actual size wins!
My Favorite Baby Shower Game - Pin the Pacifier on the Baby
This game, as you can probably tell from the title, is a lot like the classic "Pin the Tail on the Donkey." What's the difference? In this one, you use a pacifier instead of a tail and try to pin it on a picture of a baby instead of a donkey. The target is the mouth instead of, er... the rear end.
Dress the Baby
Have each guest bring a doll, receiving blanket, onesie, and a diaper. Then have them randomly exchange their baby gear with another guest. The guests take turns trying to dress the baby they've been given while they are timed. Fastest dresser wins! Just as a note: this game really gets the competitive juices flowing since it's against the clock. Some people may start getting fired up, so be careful!
Guess the Baby Gear
In case your game time starts getting too heated, this is the perfect antidote: it'll calm all the ladies down and re-direct their attention solely on the mom-to-be. Blindfold the expectant mom and seat her some place everyone can see her. Place a bag of baby products in front of her and have her take them out one at a time. As she tries to guess what the items are, there'll be plenty of opportunities for laughter, especially if you put some unusual baby gear in the bag.
Return to Childhood Game: The Bottle Race
Come on. Who's not going to break the ice once they see a roomful of guests sucking on a baby bottle? You will. I will. We all will. It's like a law of nature. Just make sure you have enough bottles and nipples for everyone to participate. Have a pre-determined time limit, say 3 minutes. Everyone starts at the same time. No heats. See who can such the liquid out of the bottle fastest! This isn't as easy as it sounds when you're trying to keep from laughing at the site of grown adults feeding from a bottle!
These baby shower games should be enough get the ball rolling or inspire you to create some of your own. Have a great baby shower game you'd like for us to include on this list? Send it in!
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