GAMES
Set up each of your games. There are two basic types of games and I classify them as active and quiet. Typically I try to have two of each. If you have extra time to fill have a "back-up" game ready to go. Set aside an hour or less for the games and if it is taking more time then you planned cut one of them out. Prepare pen/pencils and paper if necessary for the game. Guest may also need something to support their paper while writing. A stack of older magazines works well for this.
If you have a large group of guests avoid games that only one person can do at a time. An example of this might be passing a new diaper bag around the guest circle to feel in a bag for baby items to guess and then make a list. If you have 6 guests and they each take two minutes to feel in the bag it will take about 15 minutes to complete the game and that would be acceptable time frame. BUT... if you have 20 guest it will take about 45 minutes and your guest will get bored waiting for their turn.
PRIZES
Have prizes ready for each of your games and have an extra one or two for tie breakers. I also like having a door prize and a booby prize. They don't have to be expensive. I trip to the dollar store can yield excellent results.
There are so many good websites for baby games I am not going to take the time to make a new list of my own. Just do a web search for best baby games and have fun reading.
A WORD OF CAUTION... (in my opinion)
Make sure that all the games that you choose are in good taste for your audience. This includes ALL of your guests!
If you feel even slightly uncomfortable with the content of a game DO NOT DO IT!
As delightful as that might be to enjoy the mental picture of your boss sitting in a high chair with a pacifier from her/his puckered up mouth it might be best to save that game until you are retired.
This does not mean that you have to have boring games! There are many fun options, so evaluate your guest list and plan accordingly.
It is your job as hostess/host to make your guest feel at home and have a good time. This can be achieved with many funny games that are in good taste, but it is not a good idea to take it over the top. You need to feel good on the day of your party and worrying about whether or not you made the right choice in appropriate games is something you should not have to worry about.
Baby-Shower.com Games
TheBump.com Games
beau-coup.com Games
There are so many good websites for baby games I am not going to take the time to make a new list of my own. Just do a web search for best baby games and have fun reading.
A WORD OF CAUTION... (in my opinion)
Make sure that all the games that you choose are in good taste for your audience. This includes ALL of your guests!
If you feel even slightly uncomfortable with the content of a game DO NOT DO IT!
As delightful as that might be to enjoy the mental picture of your boss sitting in a high chair with a pacifier from her/his puckered up mouth it might be best to save that game until you are retired.
This does not mean that you have to have boring games! There are many fun options, so evaluate your guest list and plan accordingly.
It is your job as hostess/host to make your guest feel at home and have a good time. This can be achieved with many funny games that are in good taste, but it is not a good idea to take it over the top. You need to feel good on the day of your party and worrying about whether or not you made the right choice in appropriate games is something you should not have to worry about.
Baby-Shower.com Games
TheBump.com Games
beau-coup.com Games
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