If you’re hosting a baby shower during the month of October, this game might just be the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit. (Even if you don’t host in the month of October, this game is just downright hilarious.) Before the shower, find two types of photos: photos of horror movie scream queens in action and photos of moms in labor. Guests then have to guess whether each photo is of a scream queen or of a mom giving birth. This game is ideal for lovers of horror films or anyone with a great sense of humor.
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Baby and Pregnancy Trivia
Everyone knows that pregnancy is an exciting time full of changes, but how much do your baby shower guests know about just what’s going on in that belly? Playing Baby and Pregnancy Trivia is a great way to bring some fun and share knowledge with everyone at the shower. You can come up with questions like, “By what week do babies have all of their fingerprints in the womb?”and “How many days was the longest pregnancy on record?” Here are the rules on how to play this fun shower game.
Guess Who Said It
Similar to the Mommy or Daddy game, this baby shower game asks guests to answer questions and try and guess if the answer applies to the mom or dad — but in this game, the parents-to-be answer the questions ahead of time. For example, ask both parents, “Who will be the strictest parent?” Then when you ask the shower guests, they’ll have to guess which one claimed they’d be the strictest parent.
Twins/Multiples Baby Trivia
Got a mom-to-be carrying more than one baby? Twins/Multiples Baby Trivia is a great game to get people excited about the new parents’ impending arrivals. Compile a list of trivia questions dealing with a pregnancy with multiples and see just how much they know! You can ask questions like “What are the odds a pregnancy will be a twin pregnancy?” (1 in 250) and “According to two 2006 studies, mothers of multiples are more likely to be ___ and eat ____?” (“Taller than average” and “dairy” will fill in those blanks.) Get a full rundown of the game here.
Candy in a Bottle
This next game is fun and helps guests get into the baby shower spirit ahead of the big day. Get a container — we recommend a large, glass jar or a baby bottle — and fill it with candy. Take a photo (or a video) and send it to shower guests. Tell your guests to guess the amount of candy in the container. The person whose guess is closest to the actual amount of candy in the container wins! (Bonus: think of all the candy you get to eat after the baby shower!)
Adoption Baby Trivia
Adoption Baby Trivia is a great game to play when the baby-to-be isn’t in the mom’s belly but is definitely in the mom’s heart! Adoption can be a sensitive topic, so make sure that this game is okay with the parents-to-be beforehand, and be sure to do a lot of research ahead of time. Here are some more tips on how to approach this game and ensure it’s handled with respect and love.