50+ Easy DIY Baby Shower Game Ideas That Are Actually Fun

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50+ Easy DIY Baby Shower Game Ideas That Are Actually Fun

Planning a baby shower and want games that feel homemade, personal, and β€” most importantly β€” actually fun? Below are 50+ easy DIY baby shower games organized by style (quick, crafty, active, printable-friendly) with short instructions, supplies, and tips so you can pick the right mix for your guests. If you’d like a broader roundup to spark more ideas, take a look at this collection of baby shower game ideas for additional inspiration.


Quick, Low-Prep Favorites (great for mixed-age crowds)

  1. Baby Bingo β€” Make bingo cards with baby-related words; mark when items are mentioned during gifts.
  2. Guess the Baby Food β€” Blindfold guests and have them taste jars to identify flavors.
  3. How Big Is Mommy? β€” Guests estimate mom’s belly with ribbon or yarn; closest wins.
  4. Baby Word Scramble β€” Scramble baby-related words on paper; fastest correct list wins.
  5. Price Is Right: Baby Edition β€” Show baby items; guess total cost. Closest without going over wins.
  6. Baby Name Race β€” Give a letter; who lists the most names starting with that letter in 60 seconds?
  7. Bottle Chug β€” Fill baby bottles with juice; first to finish wins.
  8. Sock Match β€” Heap of baby socks, one minute to match pairs.
  9. Diaper Relay β€” Teams change a doll’s diaper as fast as possible.
  10. Who’s That Baby? β€” Guests bring baby photos; match photos to attendees.

Funny & Conversation-Starting Games

  1. Don’t Say β€œBaby” β€” Each guest gets a clothespin; if someone says β€œbaby,” clip it β€” player with most pins wins that many small prizes.
  2. Baby Pictionary β€” Draw baby-related items for team guesses.
  3. Dirty Diaper Game β€” Melt candy bars into diapers; guests smell to guess which candy it is.
  4. Baby Predictions β€” Guests write birth predictions (date, weight, length) on cards; keep them to reveal later.
  5. Advice Cards with a Twist β€” Instead of advice, ask guests to write a silly prediction for the baby’s future job or hobby.
  6. The Price Is Right: Baby Food Jar β€” Guess the number of candies or beans in a jar.
  7. Baby Karaoke β€” Guests sing songs with β€œbaby” removed; audience guesses the tune.
  8. Guess the Parents’ Childhood Pics β€” Similar to Who’s That Baby but with the expecting parents.
  9. Baby Emoji Phrases β€” Write popular phrases using only emojis; guests decode.
  10. Pass the Pacifier β€” Musical chairs style; last person holding it gets a playful penalty or prize.

If you want specifically hilarious options proven crowd-pleasers, check out this list of the funniest baby shower games that elicit guaranteed laughs.

Crafty, Hands-On Games

  1. Decorate a Onesie β€” Provide fabric markers and plain onesies for guests to personalize.
  2. Decorate a Baby Block β€” Wooden blocks plus paint and stickers for keepsakes.
  3. Build-a-Baby-Book Page β€” Guests design scrapbook pages to compile into a memory book.
  4. Story Chain β€” Each guest writes a sentence to build a silly baby story.
  5. Baby Blanket Quilt Squares β€” Each guest decorates a square to be sewn together later.
  6. Name the Nursery Rhyme β€” Color sheets from nursery rhymes; guests match or color creatively.
  7. Handprint Art β€” Ink pads for guests to make prints on a keepsake canvas.
  8. Baby Mobile Workshop β€” Provide paper, string, and hoops to craft a simple mobile.
  9. Build-a-Stuffed-Animal Station β€” Small kits for guests to assemble a toy to donate.
  10. Personalized Milestone Cards β€” Guests create and decorate cards the parents can use monthly.

Active & Competitive Games (best for energetic groups)

  1. Baby Charades β€” Act out baby-related phrases and moments.
  2. Relay with a Twist β€” Teams carry an egg on a spoon, but it’s a rubber duck or pacifier.
  3. Balloon Pop Quiz β€” Insert tasks or questions into balloons; pop to reveal.
  4. Twister: Baby Edition β€” Use baby-safe items as spot markers for a themed Twister game.
  5. Pacifier Toss β€” Toss pacifiers into baby bottles.
  6. Obstacle Course for a Stroller β€” Set up safe, gentle obstacles for pushing a stroller through.
  7. Team Build the Bottle β€” Using limited materials, teams construct a stable β€œbottle” to hold candies.
  8. Guess the Song β€” Play baby or lullaby snippets; first to shout the song wins.
  9. Diaper Change Relay (Blindfolded) β€” Adds the laugh factor and challenge.
  10. Baby Item Scavenger Hunt β€” Clues lead teams to baby-themed items hidden around the party space.

Printable & Station-Based Games (easy to set up)

  1. Baby Shower Word Search β€” Print custom puzzles with baby terms.
  2. Fill-in-the-Blank Baby Quiz β€” Trivia about pregnancy, parenting, or the parents-to-be.
  3. Baby Shower Mad Libs β€” Create silly stories using guest-submitted words.
  4. Match the Baby Animals β€” Match animals to their baby names for a quick, cute challenge.
  5. Would You Rather: Parenting Edition β€” Guests choose between two funny parenting scenarios.
  6. Baby Bucket List β€” Guests suggest experiences for the baby’s future; compile as a keepsake.
  7. Sticker Chart Predictions β€” Guests place stickers on a chart marking their predictions.
  8. β€œOld Wives’ Tale” Voting Board β€” Guests vote on whether certain cravings/predictions are true to the pregnancy.
  9. Photo Booth Prompts β€” Printable props and a sign with fun prompts for shots.
  10. Label the Diagram β€” Provide a simple baby diagram and have guests label parts or items.

Prize Ideas, Supplies & Quick Hosting Tips

  1. Keep prizes simple: scented candles, gourmet chocolate, mini succulents, or gift cards.
  2. Use themed containers for prizes (mason jars, diaper bundles, or tiny toy strollers).
  3. Printables save time β€” prepare sheets before the shower and have a clipboard station.
  4. Rotate guests through stations so everyone participates without chaos.
  5. Tailor games to the crowd β€” older guests may prefer gentler activities; friends may love silly competitions.

Supplies to keep on hand: masks for blindfold games, clothespins, paper, pens, small prizes, scissors, tape, labels, and a camera or phone for capturing winners and crafts.


Tips to Keep Everyone Engaged

  • Mix game lengths: alternate 1–2 minute quick games with a few 10–15 minute activities.
  • Offer optional participation: allow guests to skip high-energy games to avoid awkwardness.
  • Have a clear MC or host to explain rules and keep the pace lively.
  • Use themed stationery and a visible scoreboard for friendly rivalry.
  • Remember the goal: celebrate the parents-to-be and create memories β€” don’t over-schedule.

Conclusion

If you want ready-made printable sheets to pair with the DIY ideas above, this curated roundup of fun printables is a great complement: 20 Baby Shower Games That Are Actually Fun – The Everymom. For a simple way to organize raffle-style games or hand out tickets with a sweet theme, consider this Baby Shower Activities Winnie The Pooh Diaper Raffle Box Set.