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I think that newborns are one of life's richest gifts, and a baby shower celebrating this new arrival provides a wonderful opportunity for friends and family to share in this "great expectation".
Sometimes the celebration is held after baby is born, in which case the bundle of joy becomes the star of the baby shower!
Why play games at baby showers?
These games should provide hoots of laughter and food for thought! They lie at the heart of this wonderful occasion, giving us all an opportunity to show our love for baby, Mom and Dad.Having a baby is a serious business - and a fun shower lightens the mood, paving the way for gift-giving and, inevitably, the dishing out of advice. Playing games combines all these elements with a large dash of humor - and a pinch of competition!
Once you've got your guest list and party supplies organized, a few well thought out games really do add that something special to this occasion. If you need extra guidance about how to plan and host your shower, as well as tons more baby shower games ideas, try these Print & Play Baby Shower Games.
Who can play the games?
There's a lot of debate about whether baby showers should be just for the ladies. "Co-ed" parties for the guys and gals are becoming much more popular.The activities here are for everybody, however you decide to organize things. And if I can dish out a bit of my own advice - it's best to do whatever Mom feels happiest about!
Various themes suit different kinds of guests - check out these Baby Shower Themes.
Oh - got kids coming? There are baby shower ideas for them too!
What kinds of games are best?
When choosing which activities to use, bear in mind the kind of atmosphere you - and Mom! - want to create.
Do you want lots of action and laughter? If your guests are likely to be willing to join in or know each other well and can participate without feeling shy, things will go much more smoothly.
Would you like a calmer mood? Then
- matching
- memorizing...
- ...or baby shower games involving writing
would suit better. A mix and match of styles to suit the way you want the time organized helps you plan an occasion to keep everyone happy!
Don't forget - you can tailor the kinds of games you play by going for a themed baby shower that will give you the opportunity to opt for calm, lively, totally sweet and cuddly, indoor or outside and so on.
Play fun free shower games!
A wonderful collection of shower games with full instructions - enjoy!
Free printable baby shower games
Download and print out my free games for your baby shower. Full instructions, answers and guest copies included in each download.
Games for a twin baby shower
Want some twin themed games? Here you'll find word games, trivia, and a treasure hunt shower game.
Baby shower ideas - shower games for the kids
Don't forget the kids! Here are some suggestions for games that have a baby shower twist.
Baby shower videos
Here's my selection of great ideas for baby shower games brought to you on video from YouTube. You'll find a cute pin-the-baby-on-the-tummy game, as well as Measure Mommy's Tummy and a multitasking game just right for co-ed baby showers - ie, the guys!
More video ideas in these two pages, each with three video clips all about:
