5 fun games to play at your baby shower

If you're planning activities for your baby shower, these fun five games could be just what you need to get the party started. They're a guaranteed great time for guests of all ages.

This game is played throughout the entire baby shower. When your guests arrive, give each of them a diaper pin. Tell the guests that they're not allowed to say the word "baby" throughout the entire shower. If they do say "baby" and someone hears them, the person who heard them can steal the diaper pin. Whoever has the most diaper pins at the end of the baby shower wins the game.

This is a fun game, with just enough inherent silliness to keep it interesting. The rules are pretty simple: give each of your guests a spoonful of baby food and have them guess what it is. Whoever guesses the most foods correctly wins. This is a game that's sure to get everyone laughing!

For many guests, the most tedious part of the baby shower takes place when the parents-to-be open their gifts. This game will make gift opening just as fun for your guests as it is for you. Before the shower, make bingo cards and fill the squares with items that are usually gifted at baby showers. As you open your presents, the guests put down a marker every time you get a gift that's on their card. The first person to get five in a row wins.

It's time to put your knowledge of pop culture to the test! To begin, read the names of celebrities' babies and ask your guests to write down the name of the baby's famous mother. Whoever gets the most answers right wins a prize of your choosing.

Here's a game that will get everyone up and moving. Fill 10 to 12 baby bottles with water to weigh them down. Arrange the bottles in two rows and pass out rings to your guests. Ask them to take turns trying to get a ring onto the bottle. This carnival-inspired game is a great way to get your guests into the baby-welcoming spirit.

By adding these games to the schedule, your baby shower will be enjoyable for both you and your guests — and one that will be remembered for years to come.