{"id":19967,"date":"2026-04-02T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=19967"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:21:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:21:37","slug":"baby-shower-game-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/baby-shower-game-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby shower game ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s always a time for celebration when a baby is on the way \u2013 and one of the best ways to rejoice with friends and loved ones is with a classic baby shower. Filled with cute gifts and scrummy food, baby showers are joyful, love-filled occasions, giving the mother the chance to be surrounded by the people closest to her as they prepare for their precious new arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n

But no baby shower is complete without some fun, silly games to get everyone in the mood. If you\u2019re planning a baby shower \u2013 whether it\u2019s your own or someone else\u2019s \u2013 peruse through our list and find inspiration for games to play at a baby shower. Make the atmosphere as competitive or as carefree as you like. After all, it\u2019s the taking part that counts, and choosing a game that sparks laughter and merriment is what baby showers are all about.<\/span><\/p>\n

And why not get the ball rolling on your baby shower with one of our <\/span>new baby cards<\/span><\/a>? All our cards are printed on premium paper with vegan ink and are designed by an amazing team of independent creators! See some of our examples below:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Awesome
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\"Welcome
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\"Dominos
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And if you\u2019re struggling with what to write in your card, check out our handy guide on <\/span>what to write in a baby shower card<\/span><\/a>. Don\u2019t overcomplicate it; a few loving words will be enough to let the new mother know how excited you are for their new venture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where did baby showers come from?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Baby showers, in a sense, can be traced back to ancient civilisations. In Ancient Egypt, families held feasts and gatherings to celebrate a newly pregnant mother, while in Ancient Greece, people offered practical gifts and support to the family \u2014 not too far from what we do today!<\/span><\/p>\n

Baby showers didn\u2019t become popular in Europe and America until around the 19th century. These early gatherings were much more formal than today\u2019s celebrations, with the focus being on the mother\u2019s care and offering advice. A rather boring day from today\u2019s standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

By the 1950s, baby showers had become widely accepted across different regions and traditions and had moved firmly into mainstream culture. This is when games and activities started becoming more common, and baby showers moved from a formal meeting to a party filled with silly baby games and drunken antics \u2013 not for the mother, of course!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no exact rulebook for a baby shower \u2014 you can celebrate a new arrival in whatever way feels right. If you\u2019re unsure where to begin, we have a helpful guide on <\/span>how to plan a baby shower<\/span><\/a>, and another on the <\/span>best baby shower gifts<\/span><\/a> if you\u2019re stressing about finding the perfect present.<\/span><\/p>\n

7 baby shower game ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now, it\u2019s game time! We have listed 7 different baby shower games ideas to help you out when the day comes. Take a look at our list below:<\/span><\/p>\n

The baby bottle race<\/span><\/h3>\n

Baby bottles make sure a newborn can suck contently without any spillages. But how easy are they to actually use? Well, now it\u2019s time to find out!<\/span><\/p>\n

For this game, you will need:<\/span><\/p>\n