Fun Baby Shower Games (No Cringe Factor!)
Top 10 Non-Cringe Baby Shower Games
Planning a baby shower for a special mum-to-be? You want to celebrate with fun, interactive games - without the awkwardness that sometimes comes with traditional baby shower activities. We’ve got you covered.
What are the best baby shower games that aren’t lame?
The best non-cringe baby shower games are inclusive, fun, and memorable. They avoid embarrassment and instead focus on laughter, creativity and meaningful moments. Popular choices include keepsake activities like the Baby Bucket List, light-hearted ice breakers, and creative stations like Decorate a Wooden Block or Onesie Decorating.
We've rounded up 10 baby shower games that are genuinely fun. No guess-the-poo chocolate bars, and definitely no forced fun. Let's dive in.
1. “Can You Find the Guest?” Ice Breaker
Perfect for breaking the ice, especially if guests don’t all know each other. Before the shower, prepare a list of interesting facts for guests to discover about one another.
Each guest receives a sheet with prompts like "Has a tattoo" or "Has been married 10+ years". Their challenge? Match each fact to the right guest. The first to complete their list (or the one with the most correct answers) wins!
2. The Forbidden Word Challenge
Choose a common word like "baby" or "little one" that guests aren’t allowed to say during the party. Hand out wooden clothing pegs and clip one on each guest as they arrive.
If someone catches another guest saying the forbidden word, they get to steal a peg. The person with the most pegs at the end wins a prize.
3. Baby Bucket List
Set up a small bucket with note cards and pens. Ask guests to write one thing the mum-to-be should do with her baby in the first year to make it really special - whether it's "visit the beach" or "take a weekly photo".
These thoughtful ideas become a lovely keepsake for the parents-to-be.
4. Guess the Due Date
Display a printed Baby Due Date Calendar (there are lots of cute designs on Etsy, or you can make your own) and invite guests to write their name on the date when they think the baby will be born. You can even ask them to include baby’s predicted weight, length, or gender (if unknown). The winner will be the person who guesses closest to baby's actual birth date without going over.
5. Nappy Messages
Set up a table with newborn nappies and coloured Sharpie markers. Guests write messages of encouragement or funny quotes on the front of each nappy. At the end of the shower the mum-to-be will take all the nappies home. The humorous messages may help ease the new parents through those dreaded middle-of-the-night nappy changes!
Be creative and have fun with the sayings. Here are a few ideas:
- Oops I did it again!
- Cute and Stinky
- What goes in must come out
- This one's for Daddy
- Open at your own risk!
- This is how you clear a room
6. Video Station Guestbook
Give your baby shower a personal and memorable touch with a video guestbook station. Set up a phone or tablet on a tripod and invite guests to record short video messages for the parents-to-be. Whether it’s heartfelt advice, funny stories, or simple well wishes, these clips become a treasured keepsake.
You can even include pre-recorded messages from virtual guests or long-distance relatives who couldn’t make it on the day.
It’s a modern twist on the classic advice book - more personal, and so much more fun to look back on!
7. Guess the Baby Photo
Ask guests to bring along a baby photo of themselves (or they can email it through before the shower). Assign a number to each photo when guests arrive and display them on a board. Pass out lists of all the guests' names and ask everyone to match the names to the numbered baby faces. It's also a nice way to get to know everyone at the shower.
8. Let's Make a Baby
Give each guest a little container of Party Bag Play-Doh. While they are chatting over coffee and cake, ask them to craft "babies" out of Play-Doh.
Let the mum-to-be choose her favourite Play-Doh baby and that guest wins a prize. You can also have a prize for the "most original". It often leads to hilarious results!
9. Onesie Decorating Station
Let guests get crafty and design cute onesies for baby. Set up a table with plain onesies and bibs, as well as non-toxic fabric markers, decals, stencils, sewing kits and scraps of material. Let guests use their imagination to create some one-of-a-kind clothes for bub. It's a good idea to provide various sizes of clothing so the baby can grow into them. As an added bonus, you can arrange the finished onesies into a hanging garland for drying that doubles as cute decorations during the shower!
10. Decorate a Wooden Block for Baby
For a creative and sentimental twist at your baby shower, consider setting up a station for guests to decorate a wooden building block for baby. This kit includes everything you need, including wooden blocks, a variety of colourful acrylic markers, and a wooden instruction sign. Invite guests to decorate a block with well-wishes or their own baby-themed artwork. These make beautiful nursery keepsakes and a creative bonding activity.
Planning a 2025 Baby Shower? Here’s What’s Trending
If you're throwing a baby shower this year, you might notice a shift in style. In 2025, baby showers are leaning more towards relaxed, thoughtful and experience-driven moments.
Here are a few key trends we’re loving:
- Co-ed showers: Casual, mixed-gender gatherings with friends and family are becoming the norm.
- Eco-conscious choices: Think digital invitations, reusable décor, and sustainable gift options.
- Minimalist themes: Neutral colour palettes, simple styling and less clutter are in.
- Experience-first activities: Fun games that spark conversation and laughter are replacing traditional guesswork games.
- Keepsake moments: Custom guest books, baby time capsules and polaroid photo stations are trending.
These trends go hand in hand with the fun and non-cheesy games listed above. Whether you're planning a classic or modern baby shower, the right activities will help create a joyful, memorable experience for everyone.
Baby Shower Prize & Favour Ideas
Top off your games with thoughtful prizes and cute favours:
Prize Ideas
- Potted succulents
- Beautiful mugs
- Luxury tea bags (we love T2)
- Stationery sets
Favour Ideas
- Baby bottle-shaped bottle openers
- Mini champagne bottles filled with sweets
- Handmade soaps
- Scented candles
A cute tag like "From my shower to yours" adds a personal touch.
As your baby shower wraps up, remember it’s not just about games or prizes - it’s about celebrating new beginnings with joy, laughter and love. Whether your party is big or small, playful or peaceful, it’s these shared moments that will be remembered long after the baby arrives.
Here’s to a beautiful baby shower and the adventure ahead!
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