You know that moment when you’re planning a baby shower and realize most games are… well, kinda boring? Been there! Last month, I hosted my sister’s shower and watched guests fake enthusiasm through the millionth round of “guess the baby food.” Never again. That’s when I went down the rabbit hole of finding games that actually make people laugh until they cry.
Here’s what I learned: the best baby shower games aren’t just fun—they create those hilarious moments everyone talks about for years. I’m talking belly laughs, not polite chuckles. These 25 games are the real deal, tested by real showers, with real people who actually had a blast.
Why These Games Actually Work
Let me be real with you—not all baby shower games are created equal. Some fall flat faster than a deflated balloon. But the ones that work? They share a few key ingredients.
First, they’re not complicated. Nobody wants to spend 10 minutes explaining rules while appetizers get cold. Second, they involve everyone—not just the competitive types. And third? They create photo-worthy moments that guests actually want to share.
The games I’m sharing here hit all three marks. They’ve been crowd-tested at dozens of showers, racking up thousands of saves on Pinterest. Why? Because they actually deliver on the promise of fun.
Classic Games with a Hilarious Twist
1. The Blindfolded Diaper Challenge
This isn’t your grandma’s diaper-changing contest. Blindfold contestants, spin them around three times, and watch the chaos unfold. Pro tip: Use reusable cloth diapers so nobody freaks out about “wasting” supplies. The results are absolutely hilarious—I’ve seen diapers end up on arms, legs, and, one memorable time, as a hat.
2. Baby Food Taste Test Roulette
Remove the labels from baby food jars and number them. Guests taste and guess the flavors. Sounds simple, right? Wait until someone confidently declares “definitely peaches!” while eating pureed peas. The facial expressions alone are comedy gold. Mix in some surprisingly good flavors with the questionable ones—keeps everyone on their toes.
3. The Daddy Diaper Dare
If dads or partners are attending, this one’s a must. Race to see who can diaper a doll fastest—but here’s the kicker: they’re wearing oven mitts. It’s like watching someone try to thread a needle with boxing gloves. The combination of determination and absolute helplessness? Chef’s kiss.
4. Late Night Diaper Messages
Pass around diapers and markers. Guests write funny messages or words of encouragement for those 3 AM changes. It’s sweet, it’s silly, and trust me—when parents are zombie-tired at 2 AM changing diaper number 47, reading “You’ve got this, champ!” will hit different. Some of my favorite messages: “Still better than a conference call” and “This too shall pass (literally).”
5. Guess The Baby Celebrity
Print out baby photos of celebrities and current photos. Guests match them up. The trick? Mix in some actually difficult ones with the obvious choices. Watching people confidently assign the wrong celebrities to baby photos is entertainment at its finest. Bonus points if you throw in a photo of the parents-to-be as babies!
6. The One-Handed Bottle Battle
Hand guests baby bottles and challenge them to open, fill, close, and shake them—using only one hand. “How hard could it be?” they think. Very hard, it turns out. Especially those bottles with the special vented systems. This game is equal parts frustrating and funny, which is basically parenting in a nutshell.
7. Baby Shower Bingo Gone Wild
Forget regular bingo. Create custom cards with inside jokes, predictions about the baby, or things that might happen during the shower (“Someone says ‘You’ll never sleep again!'”). Every shower has its own personality—this game captures it. Plus, people actually pay attention instead of zoning out during gift opening.
8. The Price Is Right: Baby Edition
Display baby items with prices hidden. Guests guess the costs. The shock factor here is real—”Wait, HOW MUCH for a tiny onesie?!” It’s educational and entertaining. Veteran parents dominate this game, which is fun because finally, their sleep-deprived wisdom pays off. The reactions when you reveal that designer diaper bag costs more than someone’s rent? Priceless.
9. Don’t Say “Baby”
Give everyone a clothespin upon arrival. If you catch someone saying “baby,” you take their pin. Simple, right? Wrong. It’s HARD not to say baby at a baby shower. Watching people twist themselves into verbal pretzels (“the little one,” “the tiny human” “the future human”) is absolutely hilarious. By the end, you’ll have elaborate debates about whether “babe” counts.
10. Mommy or Daddy Quiz
Create a quiz about the mom-to-be and dad-to-be’s childhood, habits, and preferences. “Who was more likely to eat dirt as a kid?” “Who will cave first when the baby cries?” The stories that come out during this game? Amazing. You’ll learn things about the parents-to-be that you definitely didn’t know—and maybe didn’t need to know, but now can’t forget.
Interactive Group Games
11. Baby Pictionary Speed Round
Standard Pictionary, but all prompts are baby-related. Here’s the thing—”swaddle” and “umbilical cord” are surprisingly difficult to draw under time pressure. The artistic interpretations get wild. One person drew what they thought was a pacifier, but everyone guessed “alien spacecraft.” Close enough.
12. Musical Baby Items
Like musical chairs, but pass around baby items wrapped in multiple layers. When the music stops, whoever’s holding it removes a layer. The person who unwraps the final layer wins the prize (and keeps the baby item). It’s engaging, it keeps everyone involved, and there’s something satisfying about ripping wrapping paper in a socially acceptable setting.
13. Baby Charades Championship
Act out baby-related scenarios without speaking. “Trying to install a car seat” is a crowd favorite. Watching grown adults mime explosive diaper situations? Comedy perfection. The beauty of charades is that it works for introverts (you’re playing a character!) and extroverts (time to PERFORM!) equally well.
14. The Great Binky Hunt
Hide pacifiers around the party space before guests arrive. Set a timer and let people hunt. It’s surprisingly competitive—I’ve seen someone climbing on furniture to check the top of a bookshelf. The person who finds the most wins, but honestly, everyone has fun. Plus, it gets people moving after sitting through gift opening.
15. Baby Advice Mad Libs
Pass out Mad Libs sheets customized for baby advice. The resulting “wisdom” is absolutely absurd. “When the baby cries, try waving a sparkly elephant while singing opera in French.” It’s meaningless but hilarious, and you end up with a booklet of ridiculous advice for the parents-to-be. They’ll treasure it forever (or at least get a good laugh).
Quick & Easy Time-Fillers
16. Baby Name Race
Set a timer for 60 seconds. Guests write as many baby names as possible, starting with a specific letter. Sounds easy? Try it. Your brain will completely blank at second 47. Watching people frantically scribble “Bob! Bobby! Bobette! Bobert!” is pure entertainment. The person with the most unique names wins—so “Jennifer” gets you nothing in a room full of “Jennifers.”
17. Dirty Diaper Raffle
Number diapers and put a melted chocolate “surprise” in one. Guests pick numbers, and someone gets the “dirty” diaper. It’s gross-out humor that somehow never gets old. The reveal moment—when someone opens their diaper and finds the chocolate—creates the best reactions. Just make sure it’s obviously chocolate, or things get awkward fast.
18. Baby Emoji Decoder
Print out famous phrases or nursery rhymes written entirely in emojis. Guests decode them. “Rock-a-bye baby” becomes 🪨👋👶, and things get interpretive fast. It’s perfect for the tech-savvy crowd, and arguing about whether an emoji means “moon” or “round thing” is surprisingly engaging.
19. The Pacifier Relay
Teams race to pass a pacifier down the line using only their mouths (no hands!). It’s disgusting in the best way possible. The combination of trying to be competitive while doing something ridiculous is peak entertainment. Pro tip: Use new pacifiers for obvious hygiene reasons, and maybe have hand sanitizer nearby.
20. Nursery Rhyme Guess-Off
Read the first line of nursery rhymes. Guests finish them. Harder than it sounds—everyone confidently butchers “Jack be nimble” and “Little Miss Muffet.” The false confidence is what makes this game. Someone will insist that Humpty Dumpty sat on a fence, not a wall, and you’ll debate it for five minutes.
Games For Mixed Groups
21. The Burping Competition
For co-ed showers, give dads-to-be dolls and challenge them to demonstrate proper burping technique. Extra points if they make sound effects. The earnestness mixed with absolute cluelessness creates amazing content. Plus, dads who nail it feel super accomplished, which is adorable.
22. Beer vs. Belly Size
For dads and male guests: measure their “beer belly” with a string. Then measure mom’s actual baby belly. Closest guess wins. It’s slightly insulting but mostly hilarious, especially when someone with a six-pack loses to someone who clearly enjoys their weekends. Just read the room—this works best with groups who know each other well.
23. The Stroller Race Olympics
Set up an obstacle course for pushing strollers. Include challenges like sharp turns, loading/unloading a “baby” (doll), and one-handed steering. Guys love this game because it scratches the competitive itch while being baby-themed. The crashes and near-misses? Reality TV gold.
24. Ultimate Baby Trivia Tournament
Trivia questions about pregnancy, babies, and parenting. Mix in some absurd, made-up facts to keep people guessing. “True or false: babies are born with more bones than adults.” (True! They have 300 vs. our 206.) The learning mixed with competition works for everyone. Plus, knowing all getting stumped is always satisfying.
25. Build-A-Diaper-Cake Challenge
Give teams identical supplies and 10 minutes to build the best diaper cake. It’s creative, practical (the winner gives their cake to the parents-to-be), and surprisingly intense. Watching people who’ve never seen a diaper cake try to engineer one on the spot is fascinating. The structural failures alone are worth it.
The Real Magic Of These Games
You know what makes these games special? They’re not just killing time until cake. They’re creating moments.
That moment when everyone’s laughing so hard they’re crying over someone’s terrible Pictionary skills? That’s bonding. When did the expectant dad successfully change his first (practice) diaper? That’s building confidence. When grandma-to-be shares ridiculous advice from her parenting days? That’s creating family history.
These games do double duty—they’re fun AND meaningful. The photos from these moments end up framed. The stories get retold at every family gathering. Years later, you’ll all laugh about the Great Diaper Cake Disaster of 2025 or whoever won the Burping Championship.
Your Turn To Create The Laughter
Planning a baby shower doesn’t have to be stressful. With these 25 games in your back pocket, you’ve got options for any crowd, any budget, and any vibe. Mix and match. Try something new. The worst that happens? You learn what doesn’t work and try something else.
But I’m betting these games will do exactly what they’re designed to do—make people laugh, bring your group together, and create memories that last way longer than the centerpieces.
Because at the end of the day, that’s what baby showers are really about. Not perfect decorations or expensive gifts. It’s about gathering the people who’ll love this baby, celebrating the journey ahead, and having a damn good time doing it.
Now go make some memories (and maybe invest in extra batteries for your camera—you’ll want to capture these moments).
Pin this list for later, share it with your party planning partner-in-crime, and get ready to throw a baby shower that people actually want to attend. Your guests will thank you, the parents-to-be will love you, and everyone will go home with sore cheeks from smiling.
Trust me on this one. These games deliver.
