For a successful baby shower, it is important to provide animations that will distract guests and future parents. Here are some game ideas to put a good atmosphere.
Organize a baby shower requires a little organization, especially with regard to entertainment. Generally, a baby shower brings together the future mother and sometimes the future dad, the friends of the mother and some close to the family. During an afternoon or a morning, all the guests come together to celebrate the baby’s arrival in a good mood. On the program: a nice decoration, delicacies to snack and drink, without forgetting games and activities to do all together. What games to organize for a successful baby show? Here are several Animation ideas To be provided without headache. Note that some require shopping or requesting the contribution of the guests. Follow the leader !
1- The book of predictions
On what date and at what time will the baby point to his nose? Who will they look like the most? What weight and what size will it be at birth? And above all, what a nice first name will his parents have chosen? And if the parents have not yet revealed baby sex, will it be a girl or a little boy? Offer your loved ones to guess all these little details and note them preciously in a small booklet, or on sheets that you can print and distribute each of your friends. They will note their forecasts and you will then look, out of curiosity, which was closest to reality when your baby is born. Clues to be kept preciously in a guest book! Do not hesitate to add as many details as possible such as eye color, hair presence, etc. Also be aware that on the internet, you can easily find ready -made prognostic cards to buy, if you don’t have time to take care of it.
2- The customization of bayers
THE bib are among the essentials at the birth of baby. Very practical, they will be even more pleasant if they are personalized by the entourage of future parents during the baby shower. But How to customize them? Start by buying united bibs, in different colors, and a heat -upper fabric, you just have to apply with an iron. The guests will then be able to cut shapes and letters, to then place them on the bib and create tender and humorous messages. A simple, fun and creative workshop, often very appreciated. In addition, the young mother will have a thought for her guests whenever she gives the bottle or the breast to her baby. You can also do the same on birth bodysuits.
3- Baby Shower photobooth
Do you have the impression that the atmosphere is a little calmer during the afternoon? Place photoboothan essential festive animation that is completely lends to a Baby Shower! What leave memorable memories of this day between girls, with photos to keep in the album of your pregnancy. To take an original and funny pose, use disguise accessories (wigs, bottles, hats, teats, glasses, colorful clothes …)! Another idea: the photo session at the Polaroid! You can even ask your friends to write a word on the back of the photo. And if you wish and if you have the budget, you can also organize a Photo shooting with loved oneswith a professional, for even more successful shots.
4- Photos of babies
Can you recognize who belong to the photos of these babies? Only one index: each newborn portrait corresponds to one of your guests here present. An adorable game that allows everyone to remember childhood memories and see the obvious similarities, or conversely, how much they have changed over the years. A word of advice: if you have trouble finding which person is in the photo, proceed by eliminating by first finding those of family members. A photo of the future mother or the future dad can also be among the different shots. Do not hesitate to count the points and reward future parents for their correct answers.
5- Estimation of the waist
Using a ribbon or a woolen threadeach guest must Estimate the size of the future mother’s belly. Everyone has their turn, the guests hold a ball between their hand and assess the waist, often referring to their own measures. The person who will be closest to the measurements will have won the game. Nevertheless, you will be surprised to see that your friends see you much wider than you are! This will be an opportunity to show them that, despite the pounds of pregnancy you have taken (which is normal in passing), you have not doubled in volume …
6- The Time’s Up game maternity version
You know this game which consists of guess as many personalities guess Or words to his team in record time? Why not prepare small cards, with Words related to pregnancy, childbirth or maternity (Example: brooding, twins, nausea, cesarean, stroller, etc …)? You can also prepare “people” cards, to guess stars waiting for a child or those who have just given birth. The second round is funnier since a single word can be pronounced to guess these same cards. More difficult then, when only the mimes are accepted. You can also adapt this idea to other games (Pictionnary, Taboo, Mimes, etc.). Ensured giggles!
7- a karaoke or a blind test
Singing with friends, like pots, is always very tempting. For your baby shower, it is also an opportunity to test your knowledge, and that of your friends, on lullabies and nursery rhymes that you will soon hum in your baby’s ear. Create a playlist with essential titles and download the pieces of Henri from or Anne Sylvestre now by following the lyrics that parade on a screen. You can also offer songs on the theme of your favorite cartoons, or organize a blind test, by guessing the titles of these childish songs. Micro in hand, you will have fun singing like children!
8- A culinary workshop at home
You can’t say that you are a cordon blue! If this is your case, or on the contrary, if you appreciate learning new things, why not organize A home cooking classwith all your friends? The opportunity to discover new dishes or new pastries recipes, and to taste these delicious food prepared with love! If you are interested, you can book a home chief on www.invite1chef.com, or ask him to cook directly for your guests on Labelleassiette.fr
9- Revelation of baby’s sex
The Baby Shower is the perfect opportunity for Announce your loved ones the baby’s genderunless you want to organize a GENDER REVAL. Are you pregnant with a girl or a boy? This is the question that everyone keeps asking you as soon as you tell them that you are waiting for a happy event. If you have not yet revealed the sex of your future child, take advantage of this day with friends to make an original ad. To do this, fill in a colored confetti ball. Take the count and prick your ball using a needle. Please note, if you opt for this very festive animation, be careful to choose a mixed table decoration, so as not to spoil the surprise effect.
10- The taste test
The future mother will recognize, blindfolded, What are the different flavors of small pots What do you make him taste? Of course, you will have taken care to remove the labels beforehand. Apples/bananas, chicken/carrots, pumpkins or apples/apricots … Not always easy to guess all the ingredients that baby will taste in a few months. On the other hand, prevent animation from drifting by adding ingredients that are not very appreciated, even crippling for some, such as mustard, pepper or pepper for example. If you know the future mother well, offer her to taste these flavors that she loves. A passion macaroon, mango yogurt or pistachio ice cream … all the ingredients she appreciates are welcome except Foods prohibited during pregnancy.
11- Change the layer in record time
Who will be the fastest? You can create two teams to make a relay. The goal of the game? Change the layer of a doll as quickly as possible (with an optional eyes), position a doll in a baby carrier or a portage scarf, fold and unfold a stroller in record time … A advice: if you have the choice to compose your team, favor your friends who already have children, to be (almost) sure to score points. The opportunity for you to train before the birth of baby, on these everyday gestures which will very quickly become child’s play. For the time being, giggles are guaranteed, especially if stress is starting to rush.
12- The opening of gifts
For a baby shower, guests often bring a small gift for the next birth of baby. After the animations, it’s time to open their delicate attentions together. A friendly moment that allows you to close the afternoon by thanking them … Finally, if you have time, you can prepare small sachets of sweets to offer to your loved ones or a polaroid photo of you with your friends, which you will have previously made during the Baby Shower. They will be delighted to leave with a little memory of this unforgettable baby shower.
