5 Fun, Safe Baby Shower Games (Updated Tips for 2025)

This updated guide keeps five classic baby shower games but modernizes materials and safety: replace sharp safety pins with clothespins or tokens, prioritize sanitation and allergy checks for tasting games, and offer accessible alternatives so all guests can participate.

Quick guide to easy baby shower games

These classic party games are simple to set up, inclusive, and tailored for modern showers. I kept the original spirit - light, social, and a little competitive - but updated safety and accessibility notes so everyone can join the fun.

1) Name the baby items

Materials: pen and paper for each guest, timer.

Give guests five minutes to list as many baby-related items as they can (bottle, blanket, crib, pacifier, diaper, etc.). When time is up, have each guest pass their list to the right for counting. Return lists and read totals aloud. The highest count wins a small prize.

Tip: Invite mixed groups and use a neutral term like "child care items" if that feels more inclusive.

2) Never say "baby" (modern version)

Materials: clothespins, paper clips, or reusable necklace tokens.

Rather than safety pins (which can snag or poke), give each guest 10-20 clothespins or tokens at the start. If someone says the trigger word, they forfeit a token to the person who heard them. The guest with the most tokens at the end wins.

This keeps the competitive element while avoiding sharp objects and making the game safe for crowded spaces.

3) Guess the pins (visual estimate)

Materials: clear jar, counted tokens (e.g., safety pins replaced by craft pom-poms or buttons), paper and pen.

Fill a clear container with small items and have guests write down their estimate. The closest guess wins. Using non-sharp fillers prevents injuries and is easier to childproof the party area.

4) Guess the baby food (sanitation-first)

Materials: sealed, store-bought baby food jars (labels removed), spoons, small tasting cups, napkins.

Line up jars with labels removed and have guests note the flavors they think each jar contains. If you include a tasting tie-breaker, use unopened jars opened just before serving, check ingredient lists for allergens, and offer alternative non-tasting tie-breakers for guests who prefer not to sample.

Tip: Clearly list ingredients for guests with dietary restrictions and provide a non-tasting option like a flavor multiple-choice question.

5) Baby bottle relay (family-friendly)

Materials: baby bottles, juice or water, timer.

Fill bottles with a safe beverage and have guests race to finish the contents by drinking through the nipple. Time each participant; the fastest wins. Offer a non-competitive participation version for guests with mobility or swallowing concerns.

Other simple game ideas

Baby bingo, finish-the-rhyme, and "guess the baby item" (feeling items in a bag) are low-prep options that work well between other activities.

Safety notes: avoid sharp objects, check for food allergies before any tasting games, and provide alternatives for accessibility or comfort. These adjustments keep the fun inclusive and safe for 2025 gatherings.