Virtual baby showers can be a great way to stay connected and include friends and family who are far way or who are practicing social distancing. Because of the wonderful technology now available, many parents-to-be are moving their baby shower celebrations online.
Video chatting platforms have made hosting a virtual baby shower fairly easy, but they can still take some getting used to when it comes to keeping your guests having fun. These are 7 of the best virtual baby shower games that are sure to prevent any awkward pauses in your live feed.
7 of the Best Virtual Baby Shower Games
Try out these easy virtual baby shower games to keep the party rolling!
1. Don’t say “baby”
This popular baby shower game is so easy to do virtually. Designate a “listener” and have them write down every time a party guest says the word “baby”. At the end of the event, whoever has said “baby” the least amount of times wins a prize.
2. Baby Shower Pictionary
Just like the original, this game is fun for all ages! Break into teams or work as individuals to draw baby care and gear and see if everyone else can guess what it is.
3. Baby Gear “The Price is Right”
This one is so fun, especially if you have guests from multiple generations attending. Pick 5 or 10 popular baby care items, and have your guests guess what the current price is. Whoever is closest to the current price (no Google-ing!) wins the prize for this game.
4. Guess that nursery rhyme/baby tune
Everyone has a favorite nursery rhyme, tune, or lullaby to sing to their little one. This activity is not only fun, but will get conversation started. As a bonus, you could give the parents-to-be a playlist of the included tunes.
5. ABC Baby Names
Start the clock and see how many names you can match to each letter of the alphabet. Give your attendees 30 seconds per letter to think of a name and then compare. Whoever has a name for the most letters wins!
6. Match the baby animal to the mama animal
One of the best baby shower games for all ages. You can send the game cards to your attendees via email before the event, or display the animals using your video platform’s screen share options and have everyone grab a pen and any piece of paper to write down their answers.
7. “Oh Baby!” True or False
Pick 10 baby facts and see how much your guests know about babies! These facts can be related to science, like “True of False: A baby is born without knee caps” or more trivia-based, like: “True or False: Wednesday is the day of the week when most babies are born.”
More tips for a fun virtual baby shower
–Make it Co-Ed. Both parents and their friends and family want to participate in the celebration of this new chapter in their loved one’s life. Inviting everyone to the same shower can make them all feel included.
–Know the expectations of the parents-to-be. Are they looking for an event that uses games and activities to fill the time or do they just want to open gifts and chat with friends and family? Understanding what they really want will make everything go more smoothly.
–Send all the details in advance – Making sure any game cards, supplies for games, and other announcements are made well in advance will help eliminate any awkwardness at the virtual baby shower.
– Practice on your chosen streaming platform before the day of the baby shower. Technology can be unpredictable, but a practice session with your co-host, one or two guests, or the parents-to-be can help you work out any kinks before the day of the event.
A virtual baby shower isn’t going to replace all of the elements of an in-person shower, but it is a really great way for the parents-to-be and their guests to celebrate such an exciting time.
What’s your favorite baby shower game? Let us know in the comments!
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Aryn
Aryn is a Certified Lactation Counselor on the Kiinde Lactation team. She is also a mother of two, writer, and maternal mental health advocate.
