Quick answer: Baby Shower Charades takes about 15–20 minutes and works with 6+ guests. You need slips of paper with baby-related actions, a bowl, a timer. Write baby-related actions on slips: changing a nappy, burping, rocking to sleep, 3am feed, pram struggle. It is the game that reliably gets a room laughing, and needs almost no preparation.
Baby Shower Charades is one of the most reliable baby shower games — it is the game that reliably gets a room laughing, and needs almost no preparation.
Here are the full rules, what you need, how long it takes and four variations to suit your group. 🎉
At a Glance: Baby Shower Charades
| Players | 6+ guests |
| Play time | 15–20 minutes |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Best for | Any baby shower |
What You Need
- slips of paper with baby-related actions
- a bowl
- a timer
Everything here can be bought at a supermarket or printed at home — there is no need for anything specialist.
How to Play
- Write baby-related actions on slips: changing a nappy, burping, rocking to sleep, 3am feed, pram struggle.
- Guests take turns drawing a slip and acting it out silently.
- Others guess; 60 seconds per turn.
- Play individually or in two teams keeping score.
Why This Game Works
It is the game that reliably gets a room laughing, and needs almost no preparation.
The best shower games share three traits: they need no explaining twice, they include everyone regardless of age, and they finish before anyone gets bored. This one does all three.
Variations
Four ways to adapt it to your group:
- Play in teams to reduce pressure on shy guests
- Use ‘baby items’ instead of actions for an easier round
- Add a drawing (Pictionary) version for variety
- Let the mom-to-be judge the winners
Host Tip
Keep the actions simple and universal. Obscure parenting references leave non-parents stranded.
Prizes That Actually Get Used
Keep prizes small, useful and suitable for anyone:
- A nice candle
- A bar of good chocolate
- Hand cream
- A small potted plant or succulent
- A coffee-shop gift card
- A bottle of wine or sparkling juice
- A face mask set
Budget $5–$10 per prize and buy three to five. Anything overly themed tends to go straight in a drawer.
Fitting It Into the Afternoon
Two or three games is the right number for a 2–3 hour shower. A running order that works:
- Arrivals (0:00–0:30) — a drop-in activity such as advice cards
- After food (1:00) — your main game
- Before cake (1:30) — one quick second game
- Gift-opening (1:45) — bingo, if you are playing it
More than three games and guests start checking their phones. Fewer than two and the afternoon drifts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play baby shower charades?
Write baby-related actions on slips: changing a nappy, burping, rocking to sleep, 3am feed, pram struggle. Guests take turns drawing a slip and acting it out silently. It takes about 15–20 minutes and works with 6+ guests.
What do you need for baby shower charades?
Slips of paper with baby-related actions, a bowl, a timer. Everything can be bought at a supermarket or printed at home.
How long does baby shower charades take?
About 15–20 minutes, with roughly 5 minutes of preparation beforehand.
How many games should a baby shower have?
Two or three, plus one drop-in activity for guests who prefer not to join group games. More than three and people lose interest.
What are good baby shower game prizes?
Small, useful items anyone would want: a candle, good chocolate, hand cream, a succulent or a coffee gift card. Budget $5 to $10 each and buy three to five.
Baby Shower Charades works because it is simple to explain and quick to finish — which is exactly what a shower game needs to be.
For more, see our baby shower games and printable games. 💕
