Break The Ice With These Fun Baby Shower Games

Being the host of a baby shower can be a rewarding and yet somewhat daunting task. One of the most important aspects of a shower is the games that are played. It's important to think of unique games that will keep guests entertained but are also simple to do. Here are some fun and creative ideas for baby shower games that are sure to encourage participation and keep everyone busy.

The first types of games that could be played at a baby shower to get people to interact with one another are those that are referred to as ice breakers. These games allow those who may not know many others to relax and meet new people. Ice breakers should be played throughout the duration of the shower with the prizes awarded at the end of the party. Here are two type of games that are sure to get everyone in on the fun.

Say "Baby"!
One idea for an ice breaker at a baby shower is to supply each guest with a small item, a ribbon or button just as they come in the door. Every time someone overhears another person say the word "baby", they get that person's ribbon for their collection. No one is ever really out of the game because anyone can get back in once they lose their ribbon by listening carefully.

Whodunnit...?
This popular ice breaker game is played at many types of parties, not just baby showers and is also simple to do. All of the guests are provided with a list of phrases and traits such as "Has more than one sibling" or "Has blue eyes" or "Was born in June". Guest are then instructed to socialize with one another to learn who fits what phrase and to list their name near the appropriate phrase. The guest with the most names at the end of the shower wins a prize.

Party Games: With some of the introductions and socializing over, it is time to get down to a couple of party games. Really, you can play any kind of party game you wish, but in keeping with the theme of the day try to incorporate some ideas that evoke baby shower imagery. Get creative and try to come up with games which aren't typical of some of the baby showers you have attended. If you don't have any ideas of where to start then try the ideas listed below.

Baby-Themed Pictionary
Pictionary is always a great group game, and it too can be adapted to meet the baby shower theme. Each team can come up with their own baby words for the other team to draw. It can be a great learning experience and is a fun way for everyone to get involved and make new friendships.

Baby Scattergories
This fun and easy game is also simple to adapt to a baby shower theme. Think of baby-related categories such as popular baby names, brands of diapers, or essential baby care items. Now pick some relatively simple letters for guests to think of a word beginning with that letter for each of the listed categories within a set amount of time. After time is up, all duplicate words are eliminated and the guest left with the most words is the big winner.

Baby showers are a fun time for the mother-to-be and all of her friends. Take the time to make everyone feel included and above all else, make the baby shower fun! No one wants to attend a dull shower, so make this one a shower to remember.

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