Planning a baby shower is one of those things that sounds simple until you realize you want it to be fun, not awkward. Some showers can be a little too quiet or overly structured. The trick to making it memorable? Games that break the ice, get people laughing, and spark the kind of moments you’ll still be talking about after the decorations come down.

If you’re aiming for something a little more joyful and a lot less stiff, you’re in the right place. These baby shower games are easy to set up, budget-friendly, and most importantly fun enough to pull even the shy folks into the mix.

1. The Baby Bottle Chug Challenge

This one’s a guaranteed laugh. Hand out baby bottles filled with juice, soda, or even mocktails. The catch? Guests have to finish them as fast as they can no hands. Trying to chug anything through a baby bottle nipple? Hilariously harder than it sounds.

Why people love it: It’s fast, messy, and absolutely ridiculous in the best way. Perfect if you’ve got a mixed crowd that’s down to be silly.
Pro tip: Toss the winner a fun little prize maybe a coffee card or a mini bottle of bubbly for bragging rights.

2. What’s in the Diaper?

It’s gross. It’s weird. It’s also one of the most iconic baby shower games out there. Melt different chocolate bars (think Snickers, Twix, etc.) inside diapers, number them, and let guests guess what they’re “looking” at no tasting necessary (unless you’re brave).

Why it works: Disgusting in the best way and always gets people talking.
Pro tip: Definitely go with clean diapers and maybe keep some wipes nearby for when the “eww” reactions start rolling in.

3. Feed the Baby

Pair everyone up, give them a baby food jar and a tiny spoon. One person wears a blindfold, the other opens wide. The goal? Feed your partner as fast as possible without covering them in mashed peas.

Why it works: Silly, messy, and perfect for funny photos.
Pro tip: Hand out bibs or aprons. You’ll want them.

4. Diaper Derby

Split into teams and give each group a roll of toilet paper. The challenge? Create the most convincing (or ridiculous) diaper on one team member fast.

Why it works: Easy to set up, big group-friendly, and totally ridiculous.
Pro tip: Give bonus points for flair bows, baby powder, you name it.

5. Don’t Say “Baby”

A total classic. Everyone gets a pin, bracelet, or necklace when they arrive. Say the word “baby” and someone catches you? They take your pin. The guest with the most pins by the end wins.

Why it works: It runs in the background and keeps everyone on their toes.
Pro tip: Works best when people forget it’s happening then the chaos begins.

6. Baby Sketch Artist

Hand out paper plates and markers. The twist? Guests have to draw a baby while holding the plate on their head. Once they’re done, compare and vote on the “best” (or most ridiculous) drawing.

Why people love it: No setup, no rules just instant laughs, even if half the drawings look like haunted baby potatoes.
Pro tip: Toss out some goofy awards think “Most Artistic Fail” or “Cutest Baby That Might Haunt My Dreams.”

7. Baby Food Taste Test

Pick out a few random jars of baby food, peel off the labels, and line them up on the table. Number them so no one knows what’s what. Then let your guests take a spoonful and guess the flavor. Some will get it right away others will look like they just tasted something their soul wasn’t ready for.

Why people love it: It’s quick, slightly gross, and watching everyone’s reactions is half the fun.
Pro tip: Add one totally unexpected flavor just to mess with everyone.

8. Baby Word Association

Say a baby-related word something like “bottle” or “crib” and go around the circle. Each guest has to blurt out the first word that pops into their head. No thinking, no repeating, no stalling. If they freeze or fumble, they’re out.

Why it works: It starts off simple, but give it a round or two and people start tripping over their words or cracking up especially when the pressure kicks in.
Pro tip: If your group’s competitive, you can turn it into a rough little bracket. No real stakes, just for the fun (and maybe a snack prize if you’re feeling fancy).

9. Celebrity Baby Names

Put together a list of celeb parents and ask guests to guess their kids’ names. (No Googling!) You’ll be surprised at how wild and wrong some of the guesses are.

Why it works: Pop culture meets baby talk never boring.
Pro tip: Keep your list up to date with 2025’s newest A-lister babies.

10. Baby Fashion Show

Hand guests random baby gear booties, bibs, bonnets and challenge them to “model” it. Think runway vibes with a diaper bag twist.

Why it works: Goofy, perfect for co-ed showers, and photo gold.
Pro tip: Let the mom-to-be judge for a fun, personal touch.

11. Emoji Baby Pictionary

Take common baby-related phrases like “Rock-a-Bye Baby” or “First Steps” and translate them into nothing but emojis. Guests have to guess the phrase before time’s up. The simpler it seems, the more your brain refuses to cooperate.

Why people like it: It’s low-effort but surprisingly tricky and way more fun when played with a slightly competitive crowd.
Pro tip: If you’re playing with a big group, throw the emojis up on a screen so everyone can squint and guess together.

12. Decorate the Diaper

Put out a pile of plain diapers and a bunch of colorful markers. Guests can doodle jokes, doodles, or “good luck” messages for the parents to discover during those 3 a.m. diaper changes.

Why it works: It’s super simple, but the kind of thing parents will really appreciate when they’re exhausted and half-awake.
Pro tip: Encourage funny messages like “This one’s all you, Dad” or “Hope you brought gloves.”

13. Baby Karaoke

Cue up songs with “baby” in the lyrics and let your guests go full pop star. Whether they go all-in on Britney or awkwardly mumble through “Baby Got Back,” it’s guaranteed entertainment.

Why it works: Loud, goofy, and totally worth it even if no one can sing.
Pro tip: Keep a “baby” playlist running all party long so people are ready to perform (or just sing from their seat with a cookie in hand).

Final Thoughts

At the heart of it, baby shower games aren’t just there to fill time they’re about sparking real moments. The kind of moments where everyone’s cracking up and barely remembers what game they’re even playing or passing around a paper plate baby that looks like something from a horror movie. It’s not about getting everything just right it’s about being in the room, laughing together, and kicking off this whole new chapter in the messiest, most honest way.

Whether you’re hosting something fancy or totally casual, these games are a great mix of wild, weird, and heartwarming. Choose a few that suit your crowd, throw in snacks and a solid playlist, and you’re all set.

Because honestly? The best showers are the ones where people walk away smiling, maybe a little sticky, and already asking when the next baby’s due.