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

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

Funny & Conversation-Starting Games

11. Don’t Say “Baby” — Each guest gets a clothespin; if someone says “baby,” clip it — player with most pins wins that many small prizes.
12. Baby Pictionary — Draw baby-related items for team guesses.
13. Dirty Diaper Game — Melt candy bars into diapers; guests smell to guess which candy it is.
14. Baby Predictions — Guests write birth predictions (date, weight, length) on cards; keep them to reveal later.
15. Advice Cards with a Twist — Instead of advice, ask guests to write a silly prediction for the baby’s future job or hobby.
16. The Price Is Right: Baby Food Jar — Guess the number of candies or beans in a jar.
17. Baby Karaoke — Guests sing songs with “baby” removed; audience guesses the tune.
18. Guess the Parents’ Childhood Pics — Similar to Who’s That Baby but with the expecting parents.
19. Baby Emoji Phrases — Write popular phrases using only emojis; guests decode.
20. Pass the Pacifier — 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

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

Active & Competitive Games (best for energetic groups)

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

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

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

Prize Ideas, Supplies & Quick Hosting Tips

51. Keep prizes simple: scented candles, gourmet chocolate, mini succulents, or gift cards.
52. Use themed containers for prizes (mason jars, diaper bundles, or tiny toy strollers).
53. Printables save time — prepare sheets before the shower and have a clipboard station.
54. Rotate guests through stations so everyone participates without chaos.
55. Tailor games to the crowd — 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 — 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.