Break The Ice With These Fun Baby Shower Games

Being the host of a baby shower can be a rewarding and yet somewhat daunting task. One of the most important aspects of a shower is the games that are played. It's important to think of unique games that will keep guests entertained but are also simple to do. Here are some fun and creative ideas for baby shower games that are sure to encourage participation and keep everyone busy.
Ice breakers: A good way to get people interacting at the baby shower is to incorporate some ice breaker games. These games will run the length of the party, with prizes to be handed out at the end.
Say "Baby"!
With this interactive game have someone hand out a small item such as an appropriately colored button or ribbon as they arrive at the party. Each time a guest hears someone say the word "baby" they are allowed to take that person's ribbon or button for their own collection. But the game doesn't end for the person whose object was taken, they in turn can always take someone else's if they hear them say the key word! This way the game continues to the end of the shower, no one is ever "out" and the person with the most objects collected at the end of the event wins the prize.
The "Whodunnit" Game
This popular ice breaker game is played at many types of parties, not just baby showers and is also simple to do. All of the guests are provided with a list of phrases and traits such as "Has more than one sibling" or "Has blue eyes" or "Was born in June". Guest are then instructed to socialize with one another to learn who fits what phrase and to list their name near the appropriate phrase. The guest with the most names at the end of the shower wins a prize.
After all of the socializing and the introductions are over with, it's time to play some party-type games. Keeping with the theme of the day, incorporate baby-related aspects to commonly played games such as the ones below.
Baby-Themed Pictionary
This popular group game is easily adaptable to a baby shower theme. Guests should be divided into equal teams and be given words related to babies and pregnancy to draw for their teammates to guess. All it takes is a marker, a large pad of paper, a dry-erase board or even a chalkboard for the fun to begin. This type of game is a great way for people to make new friends and can also be a fun learning experience.
Baby Scattergories
This fun and easy game is also simple to adapt to a baby shower theme. Think of baby-related categories such as popular baby names, brands of diapers, or essential baby care items. Now pick some relatively simple letters for guests to think of a word beginning with that letter for each of the listed categories within a set amount of time. After time is up, all duplicate words are eliminated and the guest left with the most words is the big winner.
A baby shower is such a special time for the mom-to-be and should be a time of great fun for her and all of her friends and family. Take the extra time to think of games that will include all of the guests, but also keep things interesting and entertaining. After all, no one wants to attend a boring shower, so be sure to make yours a memorable one.

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Baby Wish Book WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Journal Pen INSTRUCTIONS: Purchase a journal prior to the shower that you can have guests sign. Ask each guest to share their wish for the new baby or words of advice or wisdom to the new mom to be. At the end of the shower you can present the journal to the guest of honor.

Guess The Baby Items WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Small Paper Bags Small Baby Items INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Fill each bag with one baby item in each bag. Pick items such as a pacifier, bottle washer, bib, baby brush, small books or toys. 2. Tape or staple each bag closed and label each one with a number. 3. Pass out a 3X5 card to each guest and begin passing the bags so that each guest and try and guess what's in the bag. 4. Have them write down their guesses on the 3X5 card and provide a small prize for the winner. Once all the bags have been opened, the items can be given to the guest of honor!

Baby Clothes Painting WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Fabric Paints Baby Clothes such as bibs, t-shirts, onesies INSTRUCTIONS: 1. On a seperate table, set out paints and baby clothes. 2. During the course of the shower, have each guest paint a personal message or decorate a piece of clothing for the new baby. This is fun for everyone, including younger girls who may be attending the shower!

Fresh Fruit Dip INGREDIENTS: 1 8-oz. package Cream Cheese, softened 1 7-oz. jar Marshmallow Cream 1. Mix both together until smooth and creamy. 2. Chill and serve with your favorite fruit. PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES

Non Alcoholic Fruit Punch INGREDIENTS: Fruit Juice Gingerale (or any decaffeinated soda) Fresh Fruit Ice Use any fruit juice such as cran-rasberry or fruit punch and add clear, decaffeinated soda - such as gingerale. Add fresh fruit such as orange slices and ice. PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES

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