Baby Shower Minute to Win It Games
Okay, so you’re planning a baby shower and want to keep things fun, silly, and full of energy? Minute to Win It games are the way to go! They’re quick, easy to set up, and everyone, from grandma to your cousin who never plays games, can join in. All you need is a timer, some simple supplies, and a group ready to laugh!
Here’s a list of my favorite baby-themed Minute to Win It games. These are perfect for breaking the ice, getting people out of their seats, and celebrating the soon-to-arrive little bundle of joy in style!
Fun Baby Shower Games to Play in Under 1 Minute
1. Diaper Derby
What you need: A pack of newborn diapers, baby dolls (or stuffed animals)
How to play: Each player has to diaper a baby doll in under 60 seconds. The twist? They’re blindfolded! Fastest (and neatest) diaper wins.
2. Binky Toss
What you need: Pacifiers (binkies), cups or small buckets
How to play: Stand behind a line and toss as many pacifiers as you can into the bucket in 60 seconds. It’s harder than it looks, those pacifiers bounce like crazy!
3. Diaper Pin Drop
What you need: A tall glass jar or bottle, several diaper pins or safety pins
How to play: Players stand over the jar and try to drop pins into it from waist height. See how many they can land in one minute!
4. Baby Bottle Chug
What you need: Baby bottles, filled with juice, soda, or water
How to play: Guests race to drink the entire bottle in under 60 seconds. Yep, just like a baby! It’s hilarious watching adults try to chug from a tiny nipple.
5. Name That Baby Tune
What you need: Playlist of songs with “baby” in the title
How to play: Play a few seconds of each song. Contestants try to name the song title and artist as fast as they can. See how many they can guess in a minute!
6. Bubble Baby
What you need: Bubble gum
How to play: Everyone starts with one piece of gum. The challenge? Chew and blow a bubble in under 60 seconds! First person to do it wins.
7. Sippy Cup Stack
What you need: Sippy cups, lots of them!
How to play: Players race to stack the sippy cups as high as they can before time runs out. If it falls, they start over!
8. Baby Animal Match
What you need: Printable game cards with adult animals and their baby names (cow – calf, duck – duckling, etc.)
How to play: Match as many baby animals to their parents as you can in 60 seconds! This one’s sneakily educational too!
9. Baby Charades
What you need: Slips of paper with baby-related actions (changing a diaper, burping the baby, swaddling)
How to play: Act out as many baby actions as you can in 60 seconds while your team guesses. Giggles guaranteed.
10. Sock It to Me!
What you need: A basket full of tiny baby socks (at least 10 mismatched pairs)
How to play: In 60 seconds, players must match and roll as many baby sock pairs as they can. Sounds easy? Nope! Those little socks are slippery and tricky, and racing against the clock makes it extra hilarious.
Tips for a Smooth (and Super Fun) Game Time!
A few little tips can make your baby shower games run like a dream, no stress, just laughs!
1. Appoint a Fun Host (Maybe That’s You?)
Pick someone who’s outgoing and can explain the rules, cheer people on, and keep things moving. Bonus points if they’ve got a good “game show host” voice!
2. Use a Phone Timer (or Alexa!)
A simple timer is all you need. Just shout out “Time’s up!” when the minute is over and keep the energy rolling.
3. Keep Some Prizes Handy
People love winning little things, especially if it’s cute! Think: mini candles, candy bars, bath bombs, or a coffee shop gift card. Wrap them in pastel tissue for bonus cuteness.
4. Mix Up the Games
Try a mix of silly action games and sit-down challenges. That way everyone can join in, even Grandma or that shy cousin who doesn’t love center stage.
5. Have Extra Supplies Ready
Grab a few backup baby bottles, pacifiers, and diapers in case anything goes missing or breaks. You don’t want to pause the fun to hunt for a missing pin!
6. Snap Some Game Time Pics!
These games make for the BEST baby shower photos. You’ll want to remember everyone trying to chug juice from a baby bottle!
7. Don’t Stress Perfection
The goal is laughter, not perfect diaper folds or expertly stacked sippy cups. Let the chaos be part of the fun, it’s supposed to be a little wild!
Hosting a baby shower is all about making memories, and these quick games bring the laughs without dragging on too long. Plus, they’re a fun way to celebrate the sweet mama-to-be and keep guests entertained between cake and gift opening!
So grab those baby bottles, hit start on the timer, and let the games begin!
