| OK, so you done all the baby shower preparations | | | | reveal the "surprise." One (or more) of the |
| - you've sorted the venue, the food and drink | | | | diapers will be soiled with a small smudge of |
| (non-alcoholic for mommy!!), the invitations, music, | | | | mustard. Whoever reveals the dirty diaper is the |
| the gifts and the decorations. But wait! Have you | | | | winner! |
| remembered the games? One thing that is | | | | You can buy the game online for $30, including 25 |
| essential for a great baby shower is a good list of | | | | sets of diapers, (measuring 2" x 1 3/4"), with pins. |
| baby shower games. | | | | This includes the "soiled" diapers and you decide at |
| Of course, the types of games you play will | | | | the time of ordering how many diapers you want |
| depend on the numbers and types of people who | | | | soiled. |
| are coming to the baby shower - there are | | | | New Mom Advice Cards |
| endless varieties of games you can play, ranging | | | | Provide each guest with some cards of (approx |
| from the extremely innocent to the very | | | | 4" x 6"). Each guest then writes down their |
| risqué. But how do you choose? Well, first | | | | advice for the new mother to be. It is a special |
| of all, just make sure you know the guests that | | | | keepsake Mom can save forever, a lovely |
| are coming. Consider their sensitivities and | | | | treasure chest full of pearls of wisdom. You can |
| sensibilities and make sure you err on the side of | | | | make it a special theme, e.g. "all the things to |
| caution - what may seem like innocent fun to one | | | | avoid." You can buy a set of 20 nice color cards |
| person, may be extremely offensive to someone | | | | for $20 on the Internet, alternatively, just make |
| else. But also don't be afraid to take a few risks - | | | | your own! |
| after all, this is about having a really good time | | | | Baby Trivia Game |
| with friends, family and loved ones. | | | | The baby trivia game is an interactive, flash card |
| What baby shower games to choose? | | | | game that is both fun and educational. It costs |
| The best place to search for ideas for baby | | | | $20 and it's a deck of cards, containing 99 |
| shower games is the Net. Even a quick search will | | | | questions (and answers) relating to newborns and |
| reveal lots of ideas, lots of sites, books and | | | | pregnancy, such as: When will baby first begin to |
| downloadable games for you to consider. Some | | | | smile? When will baby's eye color set? What is the |
| of these are even free! But if you don't have the | | | | average number of diapers a baby will go through |
| time or inclination to spend time scouring the | | | | before s/he is toilet trained? What percentage of |
| Internet, here are a few ideas for some simple, | | | | babies actually arrive on their due date? etc. |
| but effective baby shower games you can use to | | | | Baby Shower Scratch-Off |
| make your event go with a swing: | | | | This is a great, unique game - excellent for |
| Baby Shower Gift Bingo | | | | blowing away baby shower "fatigue," that feeling |
| Baby Shower Bingo has a very simple concept | | | | of "same-old" that you get after having attended |
| that will keep your guests entertained for hours. | | | | the hundredth baby shower. The premise of the |
| When mom-to-be opens a gift, all of the guests | | | | game is a little hard on us men; it assumes that all |
| check their cards. If you have a matching item | | | | daddies have a hard time taking care of babies |
| then you mark it off. When you fill in all the boxes | | | | when mommy is away. The graphic shows a |
| either up, down, or diagonally you win. Of course | | | | crying baby being held by a crying daddy! And the |
| you could make you own cards, but you can buy | | | | card says "What does Daddy need to help Baby |
| a set of baby shower bingo cards for about $20 | | | | stop crying?" Is it a diaper, a fresh bottle, a |
| on the Internet. | | | | rattle? No, those are all the loser cards! Who will |
| Baby Draw | | | | get the winning card? "Mommy!" Of course! What |
| This is a picture game based on charades, but | | | | does daddy need to get? Mommy! And she's one |
| where the words are sketched out instead of | | | | super-cool mommy, designed with a diaper bag in |
| acted out. The subject is (naturally) babies and | | | | one hand, a cell phone, a briefcase, a bottle...etc, all |
| this game is really exciting to play. You can buy | | | | while wearing a suit and pumps. A little far-fetched |
| this game online for $15, with complete | | | | methinks!! |
| instructions, one-minute timer and more than 100 | | | | Despite my "new age man" objection to the |
| playing cards. | | | | sexist implications of this game, I must admit, it |
| Deluxe Baby Bingo | | | | looks like a fun game. You can buy this game |
| Apparently this is America's favorite baby shower | | | | online for $20, including 24 lotto-style losing cards |
| game! You can get a set online for $25. The set | | | | and 1 winning card. |
| comes complete with instructions, 40 beautifully | | | | These are just a few of the baby shower games |
| designed, full-color boards, a master caller sheet, | | | | available to make your party go with a swing. |
| and game chips printed on tear-off pre-perforated | | | | You can buy these, download some free baby |
| sheets. | | | | shower games, spend some time searching for a |
| Diaper Surprise | | | | few more, buy baby shower games books - or |
| This is a great game! As each of your guests | | | | why not make up some of your own? Whatever |
| arrive, pin a "diaper" on them. When the games | | | | you do, the most important thing is to make sure |
| begin ask your guests to open their diapers to | | | | that everyone has fun! |