Make the Baby Shower Memorable with the Right Games & Activities
A great baby shower is more than just gifts and cake — it's about creating memories and bringing people together to celebrate the new life on the way. The right games and activities can transform a good shower into an unforgettable one. Here are our favorite baby shower games and ideas for 2026.
Classic Baby Shower Games
1. Baby Bingo
Create bingo cards with common baby shower gifts (blanket, onesie, stuffed animal, etc.) and have guests mark them off as the mom-to-be opens presents. The first to get bingo wins a prize. It keeps everyone engaged during gift opening and adds an element of fun to the whole event.
2. Guess the Baby Food
Remove the labels from several jars of baby food and have guests taste and guess what each one is. It sounds simple but it's always hilarious — especially the more unusual flavors. Award a prize to whoever gets the most correct.
3. Baby Trivia
Create a trivia quiz about the parents-to-be — how they met, their favorite things, their hopes for the baby. It's a sweet way to celebrate the couple and get guests laughing and learning.
4. Diaper Raffle
Ask guests to bring a pack of diapers in exchange for a raffle ticket. At the shower, draw a winner for a special prize. Parents-to-be end up with a mountain of diapers (which they desperately need) and guests have a chance to win something fun.
Creative Baby Shower Activities
5. Onesie Decorating Station
Set up a table with plain white onesies and fabric markers and let guests decorate them. The result is a collection of unique, personalized onesies that the baby will actually wear — and a fun activity that gets everyone creative.
6. Advice Cards
Place cards and pens on each table and ask guests to write their best parenting advice, a favorite memory, or a wish for the baby. Collect them in a beautiful box for the parents to read later — a meaningful keepsake from the shower.
7. Nursery Rhyme Quiz
Read out the first line of classic nursery rhymes and have guests complete them. It's nostalgic, fun, and surprisingly tricky — even for parents!
8. Baby Photo Guessing Game
Ask guests to bring a baby photo of themselves and display them all on a board. Guests try to match each photo to the right person. It's always a crowd-pleaser and a great conversation starter.
Baby Shower Gift Ideas to Match the Fun
After all the games, the gift opening is the highlight of the shower. Make sure your gift stands out with something handmade and truly special:
- Our SWAKS Gift Sets arrive beautifully packaged and ready to wow
- A handmade crochet baby blanket is always met with gasps of delight
- An artisan stuffed animal is a gift that gets photographed and kept forever
Plan the Perfect Baby Shower
Whether you're hosting or attending, a baby shower filled with fun games, heartfelt activities, and beautiful handmade gifts is one that everyone will remember. Browse our collection to find the perfect gift for the celebration.
