The Most Fun Baby Shower Games That’ll Have Your Guests Crying From Laughter

The Most Fun Baby Shower Games That’ll Have Your Guests Crying From Laughter

Some of the most fun baby shower games can turn your party from awkward small talk into absolute chaos—and I mean that in the best possible way.

I’ve been to dozens of baby showers over the years, and let me tell you something: the difference between a memorable celebration and one people forget before they hit the parking lot comes down to games that actually get people moving, laughing, and slightly embarrassed.

The problem Most baby shower games are either too complicated, too boring, or require a PhD in party planning to execute properly.

The solution? I’ve tested every single game on this list at real parties with real people who had real reactions—from my sister’s shower where we nearly broke her coffee table during Baby Bottle Bowling to my best friend’s party where “My Water Broke” had everyone screaming with laughter.

The Ice-Breaking Champion: My Water Broke

This game wins every single time because it combines suspense with the most perfectly timed baby pun imaginable.

Here’s what you do:
– Freeze small plastic baby dolls into ice cubes the night before
– Drop one cube into each guest’s drink when they arrive
– First person whose ice melts enough to release the baby shouts “My water broke!”
– Award them a prize and watch everyone else frantically swirl their drinks

I learned this game from my cousin who’s basically the baby shower queen of our family. She told me the secret is using those tiny plastic babies—not the bigger ones that look creepy floating in someone’s punch.

Pro tip: Make extra ice cubes because someone always drops theirs or drinks too fast and misses the big moment.

Physical Comedy Gold: Baby Bottle Bowling

Nothing beats watching your uptight aunt try to knock down baby bottles with a tennis ball while wearing heels.

Setup is dead simple:
– Arrange 10 empty baby bottles in bowling pin formation
– Use any small ball for rolling
– Keep score if you want to get competitive
– Award prizes for strikes, spares, or just participation

At my neighbor’s shower, we used her dining room and moved all the furniture. Her mother-in-law got so competitive she demanded a do-over after her ball curved into the wall. That’s when you know you’ve picked a winner.

The Panic-Inducing Diaper Change Relay Race

This game separates the confident parents-to-be from the people who’ve never been within five feet of a diaper.

**What you need:**
– Baby dolls (one per team)
– Actual diapers
– Teams of 4-6 people
– A timer for maximum pressure

The rules:
Each team member must completely diaper the doll before passing it to the next person. The doll must be properly diapered at each handoff—no cheating with loose tabs. First team to get everyone through the rotation wins.

I watched a room full of adults completely lose their minds trying to figure out which way the diaper goes. The expecting mom’s boss spent three full minutes trying to put a diaper on backwards while everyone shouted “helpful” instructions.

Memory Lane Madness: Guess the Baby Photo

This game requires advance planning but delivers maximum entertainment value.

Before the party:
– Ask each guest to bring or email a baby photo of themselves
– Create a display board with numbers
– Prepare answer sheets

**During the game:**
Guests study the photos and try matching each baby to the correct adult. The person with the most correct guesses wins. Prepare for shocking revelations about who was the baldest baby.

My friend Sarah’s shower featured her very dignified boss as a completely bald, chubby baby. Nobody guessed correctly because we all assumed she’d been born with that perfect bob haircut.

Competitive Chaos: Baby Bottle Chug

Adults trying to drink from baby bottles is comedy gold every single time.

**Game setup:**
– Fill baby bottles with juice, soda, or whatever beverage works
– Line up contestants
– Someone yells “go” and chaos ensues
– First person to empty their bottle wins

**Warning:** This is much harder than anyone expects. Those tiny holes don’t allow for normal drinking speed, so you get a lot of frustrated sucking sounds and spilled beverages.

At my sister’s shower, her husband insisted he could finish his bottle in under a minute. Five minutes later, he was still struggling with about half left while everyone cheered him on like he was running a marathon.

The Gross-Out Factor: Pass the Dirty Diaper

This game makes everyone simultaneously disgusted and delighted.

Preparation:
– Melt chocolate candy bars
– Spread the melted chocolate inside disposable diapers
– Let it cool and get lumpy (for maximum gross-out effect)

How to play:
Pass the “dirty” diaper around the circle while music plays. When music stops, whoever holds the diaper is eliminated. Continue until one person remains and wins the prize.

The first time I played this, my grandmother refused to touch the diaper even after we explained it was chocolate. She kept saying “I don’t care what you tell me, that looks real!”

Creative Keepsake Station: DIY Onesie Decorating

Not every game needs to involve potential injury or public humiliation. Sometimes you want something meaningful that the new parents will actually use.

**Supply checklist:**
– Plain baby onesies in various sizes
– Fabric markers or paint
– Stencils for non-artistic guests
– Protective table covering
– Wet wipes for cleanup

Set up a crafting station where guests can design personalized onesies. You’ll get everything from artistic masterpieces to hilarious stick figures with “World’s Best Baby” written in shaky handwriting.

The best part? Parents actually use these, so every time they dress the baby, they remember