12 Awesome Baby Shower Activities and Ideas that Aren't Games

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• Shop
• Pregnancy Journal
• What to Write in an Anniversary Card
Great Christmas Stockings for Baby and Kids
• Co-ed Baby Shower Games
• Keepsake Time Capsule

After the shower, donate at least a few ducks to the parent-to-be for all those baths to come. Using the permanent markers, draw an outline of a diaper on the large piece of paper and stick it to a wall. Then draw poop shapes on the brown paper and cut them out. Place a piece of double-sided tape on the back of each poop.

Dip back into the past with this fun baby shower trivia game and make the questions revolve around beloved nursery rhymes from your guests’ childhoods. Think of at least 10 famous parents from history, pop culture, or a category of your choice. Do some research and write down the name of the eldest child of each parent .

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New parents typically can't stop showing people pictures of their little one, and this frame lets them display a photo from every month of that first year. BabyBjorn has been a mainstay since the 1960s, and now the iconic carriers come in some super fun prints. This trendy cheetah one is an eye-catcher and a fun way to gift a more utilitarian item. Sweet prints and a multitude of uses make these blankets a must-buy. Your recipient can decide whether she wants to use them as swaddles, burp cloths, nursing covers, or play mats.

And what’s awesome is that this activity isn’t messy so you can stick to your pristine theme without introducing an offsetting disposable table cover. I want to also make a note that a crafting activity will definitely take up a little more time than a game, so consider the timing if you have a schedule you’d like to stick by. You could also just use them as part of your plate setting so that they’re readily available for whenever your guests will fill them out. Additionally, you might also want to consider investing in some twine and clothespins so that your guests could hang up the onesies once they’re finished decorating them. Next, you’ll have to make an activity station for the drawings to be completed and hung up for display, although it isn’t absolutely necessary . To prep this activity you’ll need to print your alphabet sheets along with the instructions for the activity in advance.

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A memory album will always be a winner on sentimental baby shower gift lists. There is nothing quite as sentimental as looking back on all the first milestones. The best thing about this kind of book is that you DON’T need to write a story. Instead, each page should just be one picture and one word.

Make the event even more special by creating a gorgeous cake that pairs well with the baby shower theme. Whether you need inspiration for baby shower cakes for boys or baby shower cakes for girls, there are plenty of ideas out there. Split your guests into two teams of four or five and place the plastic baby potty (a great gift for the parent-to-be after the shower) close to the teams. Once the timer starts, one person from each team must walk a penny between their legs and drop it in the potty without using their hands. When the first person from the team completes the challenge, the next person “goes potty” with their penny, and so on.

What to Write in an Anniversary Card

Keep things simple and easy for yourself with these game ideas. When you think of the word ‘baby’ you can’t help but immediately be drawn to words like adorable, darling, sweet, heavenly, lovable and the list goes on. It’s not uncommon to get writers’ block, especially when trying to find perfect words for an almost newly mom. If you’re looking to fill in all of the blank space of your ‘Welcome Baby card’ but seem to be at a loss for words, look to these cute baby shower card messages for inspiration. Choose one of these baby shower messages to celebrate the happy couple on the arrival of their little guy. Hype the parents up by expressing your excitement to meet and get to know their son, or add a little bit of humor to your wish by joking that trouble is on the way.

Everyone loves a good guessing game, which makes this one perfect for a baby shower. Split the guests into teams of four or five and give each participant a balloon. When you say “go,” someone from each team must blow up the balloon, tie it, and stick it under their shirt.

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Gone are the days of marking height inside a door thanks to this fully portable option, which you can use on the ground for babies and hang on the wall as they grow up. All you need to do is set out the supplies along with the instruction sign and consider a way your guests could hang up their creations once they’re finished. I don’t know about you, but this is my favorite type of baby shower keepsake. The only downside is that not all of your guests may feel comfortable giving you their baby photo, so beware. I got the idea of this type of guestbook from a bridal shower I had attended in which we were asked for a wedding photo and then all of the pictures were later then displayed. The books that your little one will come to love and enjoy will also hold extra sentimental value later on along the line.

Keep in mind that many items such as creating a guest list, choosing the theme, and writing thank you cards can be left to the future parents. As the mother opens her gifts, be sure that you or someone else takes care to write down the name of the person that bought her a gift. This way, when it’s time to write and send out thank you cards, it’s easier for the mother to write them out. Whether you’re doing a Zoom virtual baby shower or using another digital platform, all you have to do for this game is share your screen. On the screen, put up a photo of a scene relating to babies or parenting, such as a nursery or playroom. Give your guests 15 to 30 seconds to look at the photo.

Some tools, though, will cost a bit of money to use, like when playing virtual baby shower games with Kahoot. But since you’re saving some of your budget by going digital, you might be able to allocate funds to these platforms. Now that you have plenty of ideas for virtual baby shower games and activities, we wanted to add a few more tips for how to manage an online party. Although a digital gathering might not seem as intimate or lively as an in-person party, the following tips can help things run smoothly and make lasting memories. Ask your guests to find a baby photo of themselves and send it to you in digital format. This virtual baby shower game works fine on any calling platform, like Zoom, Skype, or even Facebook.

But, even if the baby isn’t their first (third!) addition to the family, these funny baby shower messages will ring true while adding some fun and delight. If the mom-to-be is expecting her first baby, add one of these traditional baby shower wishes to tug at her heartstrings. Becoming a mom for the first time is one of the most exciting times in her life and can be a little bit scary as she is going to be experiencing new things with a child. That’s why its so important to reassure, and encourage her and her partner that they will be amazing parents and do a great job raising their son or daughter. Choose a cute design, personalize it with her name and add it to the card goes along with her gift, or use one of these quotes to write a card for her well-wishes box.

When planning a baby shower, one of the first things you’ll need to do is send baby shower invitations to all guests. For this game, when you send the invites out, ask everyone to bring a baby photo to the party. Collect all the photos at the beginning of the shower and post the pictures around a room with a number attached to each one. Distribute blank numbered lists and ask guests to guess who is pictured in each photo. Once you’ve decided on a theme, you can start thinking about those all-important baby shower decorations.