20 Fun Baby Shower Ideas (That Guests Will Actually Enjoy)
Some baby showers lean heavily on awkward guessing games. Others feel more like a relaxed gathering with a theme. The best ones strike a balance — interactive when it makes sense, thoughtful when it matters, and low-pressure enough that everyone feels comfortable.
Here are 20 ideas, organized by vibe.
Interactive Games (High Energy & Memorable)
1. Baby Item Relay Race
Split into teams and race to correctly assemble baby gear — folding a stroller, packing a diaper bag, or swaddling a doll.
2. Blindfolded Diaper Challenge
Guests try changing a doll’s diaper without looking. It’s chaotic in the best way.
3. Baby Food Taste Test
Serve unlabeled jars and have guests guess the flavors. The reactions alone are worth it.
4. The “Don’t Say Baby” Game
Each guest gets a clothespin at arrival. If someone hears you say “baby,” they can steal your pin. Most pins at the end wins.
Creative & Keepsake Ideas (Thoughtful + Personal)
5. Decorate a Onesie Station
Set up fabric markers and plain onesies. The parents leave with custom outfits from everyone they love.
6. Letters to the Baby
Guests write advice, wishes, or predictions to be opened on future birthdays.
7. Build a Library
Instead of cards, guests bring a children’s book with a personal note inside.
8. Time Capsule Box
Collect small items, photos, or notes to open when the child turns 18.
Fun & Low-Pressure Games (Easy to Join, Easy to Skip)
9. Baby Trivia Cards on Tables
Guests answer trivia casually while mingling instead of stopping the whole party.
10. Guess the Due Date Calendar
Have guests mark their prediction on a big wall calendar.
11. Who Knows Mom Best?
A simple printed questionnaire about cravings, nursery themes, or childhood stories.
12. Advice Cards
A quiet alternative to speeches — guests fill out advice prompts during the event.
Co-Ed Specific Ideas (Great for Mixed Guest Lists)
13. Backyard-Style Games
Cornhole, giant Jenga, or lawn pong keep things social without feeling “baby game” heavy.
14. Mocktail Bar
Signature alcohol-free drinks named after baby themes. It gives guests something interactive to enjoy.
15. Team Baby Name Bracket
Create a fun tournament-style bracket of potential baby names and vote until one wins.
16. Parent Olympics
Short, funny timed challenges like folding laundry one-handed or assembling a bottle fastest.
Non-Game Activities (Relaxed & Social)
17. Flower Bar
Guests build small bouquets to take home. It doubles as decor.
18. Polaroid Guest Wall
Take instant photos and have guests leave a note next to their picture.
19. Candle or Sugar Scrub Station
A light DIY activity that feels more like a social workshop than a game.
20. Brunch or Dessert Bar Focus
Skip structured activities entirely and lean into food, music, and conversation.
Hosting a Baby Shower at The Fold
Host your baby shower in our 5,000 sq ft loft space in Paterson, New Jersey
The best showers feel like a gathering first and an event second. High ceilings, open space, and flexible layout options make it easy to set up activity stations, food tables, or casual lounge areas without everything feeling cramped.
Interactive games can happen in one section while guests relax in another. Keepsake stations can double as decor.
If you're planning a baby shower in Passaic County or Northern New Jersey and want a space that adapts to your vision; an intimate brunch, lively co-ed party, or something in between.
