Baby Shower Games Some Oldies But Goodies

Writen by Gail Leino

When you are planning a baby shower, you want to do more than worry about the baby shower games. Here are some simple to do, inexpensive baby shower games for the next party you host:

1. The Baby Name Game: All you need are several sheets of paper and some pencils or pens. All party goers get a limited amount of time to write potential baby names for the mother. Stipulations can be made on the game, like all names need to begin with "A" and "S" or they need to be names that could be used for both a boy and a girl. The party attendant with the most names on their list at the end of the time limit wins.

2. The Tummy Game: All you need is a large roll of yarn and the future mommy's tummy! All the party goers will cut a piece of yarn that they believe represents the size of the future mommy's tummy. At the end of the game, an actual piece of yarn will be cut that represents the size of her baby belly. The person who has the piece of yarn that matches the actual measurement closest wins.

3. The Tray Game: This game can be used for several situations, but none are as fun as the version for a baby shower. Place all kinds of items that will be used with new baby on a tray: a disposable diaper, wipes, a rattle, a bottle, a pacifier, a baby blanket…anything that a new mom would need. The more items on the tray, the harder the game will be. Show the tray to all the party goers for about one minute. Provide a piece of paper and a pencil and give everyone 5 minutes to write down as many items off the tray that they can remember. The person who remembers the most items wins. (Items from the Tray Game can be given to the new mother as a gift from the party host.)

Prizes for all your baby shower games can be small, like scented candles or perfumed soaps. All of these baby shower games are simple, inexpensive, and will make your next shower a big hit!

Mrs. Party... Gail Leino is the internet's leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies, using proper etiquette and manners while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. Free Baby Shower Games, printable activities, party planning tips, menus, recipes, and party supplies to help complete your event.