The holiday season is upon us and winters most certainly on its way! For those of us that are expecting (or know someone who is!) in this crazy year of 2023, it can be pretty stressful planning a winter baby shower whilst in the middle of a global pandemic. With that being said, there are lots of things you can do to ensure you have a (relatively) stress-free, enjoyable baby shower during the holidays.
One of the best ways to guarantee quality entertainment at your baby shower is of course with a bunch of winter baby shower games! They are like the hybrid of regular baby shower games as they have a little holiday flair to help the celebrations run as smoothly as possible – with all the bells and whistles – or lights and tinsel – you’ll ever need!
Without further ado, here are our top 10 personal favorite winter baby shower games to choose from, just in time for the special day:
12 Winter Baby Shower Games
1. Pin The Poopie on The Diaper
Pin The Poopie On The Diaper is a hilarious twist on a timeless party classic. At a glance, the game may seem quirky, but it delivers an exceptional blend of fun and humor that appeals to guests of all ages. The rules are straightforward: guests take turns donning a blindfold and attempting to stick the Poopie Sticker on a poster of a diaper.
The laughter and anticipation build as each player takes a wild and hilariously misguided shot at the target, with the closest placement earning a delightful prize. This game, with its whimsical and lighthearted theme, not only entertains but also creates unforgettable memories. It’s an ideal choice for co-ed baby showers, ensuring everyone is included in the laughter and fun.
2. Winter Baby Shower Bingo
First on the list is a baby shower classic! On the other hand, winter baby bingo is a little extra and we’re here for it! There are many baby bingo templates to choose from on Amazon, or you can opt for a slightly more personalized one on Etsy.
If you go for one of the handmade ones, you’ll find that many are hand-painted too, so they’ll add a gorgeous little touch to your winter baby shower this season! Whatever you decide, baby bingo is a fool-proof winter baby shower games to get the party started and is a must to have this season!
3. Christmas Onesie Decoration
Next up on our list is a rather cute one for the baby on the way – the homemade Christmas onesie! Grab a bunch of plain white baby onesies and some colorful fabric markers – now it’s time to create a little friendly competition amongst your guests!
Ask everyone (or in teams of 2!) to draw out something winter-related on their onesie, and the team with the best drawing wins a prize and the chance to see the baby in their onesie once they’ve come into the world! How sweet is that?! All other guests are welcome to take their ‘designer’ onesies home to gift anyone else expecting this holiday season. Really – it’s a win-win all around!
4. Did Baby Poopie?
Our ultimate favorite of all winter baby shower games has to be Did Baby Poopie? – it’s hilarious to play as an icebreaker and incredibly easy for your guests to learn – any time of the year!
The aim of the game is to hand out one Did Baby Poopie card to each of your guests – up to 30 people can play per pack and at most, 2 guests can be winners! Each guest will scratch off the baby’s diaper to see what’s underneath – either “False Alarm” or a “poop emoji”. The guest(s) who reveal a poop emoji win! Make sure you have a gift for your prize winners and away you go!
5. Baby’s First Christmas Book
One new winter baby shower game we recently learned of is creating a baby’s first book with a group of friends – totally ideal for a baby shower, right?! Now, we’ve all heard of a baby’s first book being typically something the parents or family of the baby create prior to their birthdate, but why not do this with a bunch of friends during the holidays?
It’s simple, too! Print off a bunch of letters (ideally A-Z!) and color in – or draw! – something Christmas-related with its allocated letter. When everyone has finished their letter(s), compile the book and get it bound – ready for baby’s arrival! You and your guests are guaranteed to love the intimacy of this game and it will be treasured forever by baby-to-be!
You can also grab this DIY baby’s first book off of Amazon.
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6. Baby’s First Christmas Book
As a modern, easy-to-play baby shower game, Baby Talk is a must-have for every winter baby shower! The premise is simple: teams compete to decipher what the “Baby” (team member) is saying when speaking in exaggerated baby talk. With phrases like “Babies Dream Of Boobies” and “Pass The Nipple Butter Please!” on the cards, this game is sure to have everyone in stitches.
And with no prep work required, it’s the perfect choice for busy hosts who still want to provide a fun and interactive experience for their guests. Plus, Baby Talk offers a great opportunity for shared experiences, bringing generations together with humorous pregnancy and baby-related phrases.
7. The Price Is Right
Let’s be honest here, The Price Is Right is a baby shower classic. Sprinkle on a bunch of holiday spirit and you’ve got a lovely little winter baby shower game for you and your guests!
The rules are pretty simple: Hand out a checklist to each one of your guests and ask them to guesstimate the amount of each baby-related item. Then, ask them to total up the cost of all of their items and write down their grand total. The grand total closest to your shopping total for the same items (do this beforehand!) wins! A crowd-pleaser and a little educational, too – win-win!
8. Blind Baby Food Test: Holiday Edition
This is an oddly yummy winter baby shower game that involves a lot of flavored squishy food! A blind baby food test pretty much does what it says on the tin – or squeezy bottle if you like!
Choose a bunch of different holiday-flavored baby foods from your preferred store – think turkey, pumpkin, apple pie etc… and get your guests to put on a blindfold before tasting each one. The guest who discovers the most flavors correctly – you guessed it – wins the game!
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9. Would She Rather?
This little who-knows-mom-best knowledge game is of course, in honor of baby-momma-to-be! Would She Rather works perfectly as one of those winter baby shower games to be played with a close-knit group of friends and an expecting mom!
Hand out one sheet each to your guests and ask them to fill out the answers they believe are correct. Once all answers have been filled out, read out the correct answers to your guests and ask them to tally up their total. The guest with the highest total wins and gets a special prize for knowing momma the best!
10. Christmas Gingerbread House Contest
Okay, so this could be a little messier than the rest of the winter baby shower games out there, but we think this is the perfect, relaxed kinda entertainment we’re all looking for during the holidays! Especially when you’re hosting a baby shower and your guests require constant entertaining – just kidding!
There are many gingerbread house kits available online for purchase which do all the thinking for you, but if you’d prefer to make your own gingerbread and opt for just the cutting kit instead – you go, girl! Either way, be sure to gather your guests into small teams and ask them to build their gingerbread house from scratch. Mom-to-be gets to be the judge though, and the losing teams get to eat theirs!
11. Baby Christmas Tree Decoration
One of the best things about the holidays has to be the Christmas tree decorations, right? Right! So, why not do it with your baby shower guests this year? Perhaps you want to decorate the big Christmas tree together, or go a little high-end and purchase some baby Christmas trees to decorate together and gift your guests with afterward as a favor!
Either way, this is a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit with your guests, and create those ever-lasting memories we’re all searching for during these crazy times! Plus, you’ll have a fully decorated home by the end of it!
12. Baby Bottle Christmas Chug
Last but most certainly not least, we have a little gimmick of a winter baby shower game, complete with baby bottles and egg nog – or apple cider, if you prefer! The game is simple: Upon arrival, give each guest a baby bottle to pour their desired drinks into.
As the party progresses, call out a random baby bottle chug out loud and watch your guests fall about laughing at their terrible attempts to chugging their drinks through a baby bottle! It will make for a great icebreaker and loosen up any pre-party tensions anyone may be having. As for mom-to-be, she can join in (minus the booze!) of course, and take the lead whenever to call out the “chug!”
Now It’s Time To Enjoy Your Winter Baby Shower!
So, there you have it! One awesome list of the best winter baby shower games you can find online this holiday season – wherever it is you are in the world! From baby shower bingo and onesie decorating, to baby’s first book and gingerbread houses, we think we covered everything pretty well! Let us know which ones you’ll be doing for your next baby shower – we’d love to know how they went down!
Do you have a favorite winter baby shower game? Did we leave any great ones out? Let us know in the comments and we’ll be sure to take a look!
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