A baby shower isn't a baby shower until you've played a few fun games. However, some moms-to-be may feel embarrassed by some games, and some guests may feel awkward doing things such as smelling melted chocolate out of diapers. Don't fret! You can still have a ton of fun with some traditional games such as Pictionary, that can be customized for a baby shower. This is a classic game of guess what was drawn - and can be played by everyone attending the party.
The rules to play are simple. Divide the group into two or more teams and have ready a list of baby themed words on index cards or small pieces of paper. Have the mom-to-be draw a card from the deck and give it to each team. Each team picks someone to draw for them. Let each team take timed turns trying to guess what was drawn. A correct answer scores the team a point and you can choose how many rounds to play.
What will you need for baby pictionary? Besides a list of words on index cards, you will need an easel, a large pad of drawing paper and markers. Alternatively, you could use a dry erase board and markers as well. If you choose to use a large pad of drawing paper, you could give this to the mom-to-be as a memento for the day.
The hardest part of the game is deciding what words you will use for pictionary. You can choose baby related words such as: baby bottle, pacifier, diapers, crying, onsises, burping, spit up, bibs, rattle, ABC blocks, teddy bear, blankets, or rubber ducky. You can also use baby furniture words such as high chair, crib, stroller, car seat, baby bath, sling, bouncy seat, swing, diaper bag.
The rules to play are simple. Divide the group into two or more teams and have ready a list of baby themed words on index cards or small pieces of paper. Have the mom-to-be draw a card from the deck and give it to each team. Each team picks someone to draw for them. Let each team take timed turns trying to guess what was drawn. A correct answer scores the team a point and you can choose how many rounds to play.
What will you need for baby pictionary? Besides a list of words on index cards, you will need an easel, a large pad of drawing paper and markers. Alternatively, you could use a dry erase board and markers as well. If you choose to use a large pad of drawing paper, you could give this to the mom-to-be as a memento for the day.
The hardest part of the game is deciding what words you will use for pictionary. You can choose baby related words such as: baby bottle, pacifier, diapers, crying, onsises, burping, spit up, bibs, rattle, ABC blocks, teddy bear, blankets, or rubber ducky. You can also use baby furniture words such as high chair, crib, stroller, car seat, baby bath, sling, bouncy seat, swing, diaper bag.
Pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood words are also good for this and can invoke a lot of laughs from your guests. Words such as sore nipples, sleepless nights, maternity bras, breast feeding, bottle feeding, caravan, pushing, swollen feet, epidural, hospital gown, labor, crowing, cutting the cord, heart burn and stretch marks.
You can also use words that are related to the parents. Use words that relate to their occupations, how they met, pet names, food the mom craved, favorite places to go, favorite movie, or something funny that happened during the pregnancy. Pick out words that will be meaningful to the parents and that are sure to invoke a laugh from your guests and you will have a fun baby pictionary game that everyone will remember. Don't forget the door prizes too, a successful baby shower game always includes prizes! You could give the winning team small items such as keychains, chocolate, compact mirrors or pretty baby shower candles for a unique memento.
Erica Tevis is the owner of Little Things Baby. Since 2003 Little Things Baby has been the web's leading source for baby shower favors, decorations, themes, gifts and supplies for showers.
