Baby Shower Minute to Win It Games
Planning a baby shower and want to add some seriously fun energy to the party? You’ve got to try Minute to Win It games! These fast-paced little challenges are perfect for breaking the ice, getting guests giggling, and filling the room with competitive (and hilarious) baby-themed fun.
Whether you’re hosting for a first-time Mama or a seasoned pro adding another tiny pair of feet to the family, these games are quick to play, easy to set up, and a total crowd-pleaser. And the best part? You only need one minute per game! So no one's stuck doing anything awkward or too time-consuming.
So grab a timer, gather your crew, and get ready for the ultimate Baby Shower Minute to Win It showdown!
Why Minute to Win It Games are PERFECT for Baby Showers
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They’re short – only 60 seconds each!
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They’re simple – no complicated rules or tons of supplies.
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They’re silly – which means LOTS of laughs.
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They’re inclusive – guests of all ages can join in!
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They’re budget-friendly – you can use things you already have at home!
Alright, let’s get to the games!
Classic Baby Shower Minute to Win It Games
These are the tried-and-true baby shower games everyone loves with a speedy twist!
1. Bottle Chug
Hand each player a baby bottle filled with juice, soda, or water. The first one to finish their drink wins! Just make sure everyone’s got a strong set of cheeks, those bottle nipples slow you down more than you think!
What you need: Baby bottles filled with drinkable liquid
How to win: Finish the bottle first within 60 seconds
2. Diaper Derby
Give each guest a baby doll and a diaper. The goal? Put the diaper on the doll, blindfolded! It’s harder (and funnier) than it sounds.
What you need: Baby dolls, diapers, blindfolds
How to win: Fastest diaper job wins
3. Pacifier Hunt
Hide a bunch of pacifiers around the room. Set the timer and let guests search. Whoever finds the most pacifiers in one minute wins!
What you need: Pacifiers (or small baby toys)
How to win: Find the most in 60 seconds
4. Baby Rattle Shake
Fill a plastic water bottle with rice and a few tiny baby rattles or beads. Guests shake the bottle and try to count how many rattles are inside, just by the sound! They only get 60 seconds to shake and guess.
What you need: Bottles with rice + rattles
How to win: Closest guess wins!
5. Pin the Pacifier… FAST
Think classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” but with a baby face and pacifiers. Blindfold players and give them 60 seconds to try and place the pacifier as close to the baby’s mouth as possible.
What you need: Baby face poster, cut-out pacifiers, blindfold
How to win: Closest to the mouth wins!
Fun NEW Baby Shower Minute to Win It Games
Time to shake things up with some fresh and fun ideas you probably haven’t played before!
6. Baby Food Taste Test Challenge
Line up jars of baby food with the labels removed. In one minute, guests taste and try to guess as many flavors as possible!
What you need: Various baby food jars, spoons
How to win: Most correct guesses in 60 seconds
*Bonus giggles: Some baby food is surprisingly... interesting.
7. Diaper Stack Attack
Give guests a pile of clean diapers and see how high they can stack them in just one minute, without the stack toppling over!
What you need: Disposable diapers
How to win: Tallest diaper tower in 60 seconds
8. The Sock Shuffle
Baby socks EVERYWHERE. Mix up a big pile of mismatched socks. In one minute, guests have to find and match as many pairs as they can. The trick is that those tiny socks are sneaky little things!
What you need: Lots of mismatched baby socks
How to win: Most matches in 60 seconds
9. Binky Toss
Set up small buckets or baskets at varying distances. Players try to toss pacifiers into them. Give each basket a point value, closest is 1 point, farthest is 3. Total up the points after 60 seconds!
What you need: Pacifiers and buckets
How to win: Highest score in a minute
10. Guess That Baby Tune
Play a baby-related song (like lullabies or songs with “baby” in the lyrics) for just a few seconds. Guests have to guess the tune! Try to get as many as you can in 60 seconds.
What you need: A playlist and a speaker
How to win: Most correct answers in 1 minute
DIY Minute to Win It Game Supplies
Don't worry, this doesn’t require a giant craft closet. Most of these supplies are super simple or can be bought at the dollar store:
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Baby bottles
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Baby food jars
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Disposable diapers
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Pacifiers
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Cotton balls
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Plastic spoons
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Socks
- Toy baby dolls
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Timer (your phone works perfectly!)
Pro Tips for Hosting Baby Shower Games
Want to make it extra fun and smooth? Here are some quick tips from a mom who’s hosted plenty of parties:
Use teams – Pair up guests who don’t know each other well. Instant bonding!
Have prizes ready – Small things like candles, candy, mini lotions, or even cute baby-themed trinkets. Everyone loves a prize!
Print scorecards – Helps you keep track of points if you’re doing a game circuit.
Keep it silly – Nobody’s taking this too seriously. The funnier the better!
Snap pics! – These moments are golden for memory books or Instagram stories.
Prize Ideas for Game Winners
You don’t have to spend a lot to make your winners feel special. Here are a few fun prize ideas:
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Mini spa kits (face mask + nail polish)
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Chocolates or gourmet treats
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Candles
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Travel-size hand creams
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Coffee shop gift cards
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Cute notebooks or pens
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Baby-themed cookies or cupcakes to-go
Printable Baby Shower Minute to Win It Games
Want something fun, easy, and totally stress-free? These printable baby shower minute to win it games are just the thing! You can print them ahead of time, hand them out, and let the chaos (I mean fun!) begin. Each game is designed to be played in just 60 seconds, perfect for guests who love a little brain challenge!
Here are four super fun printable ideas to add to your party:
1. Name That Baby Animal
How well do your guests know their baby animal names? In this fast-paced game, players will be given a list of animals and have to write down what the baby version is called. Think: what’s a baby swan called? (It’s a cygnet, by the way!)
Baby Shower Animal GameHow to Play:
Set a timer for one minute. Guests try to correctly match all 9 adult animals to their baby names before time runs out.
Fun Examples
Cow = Calf
Duck = Duckling
Dog = Puppy
Owl = Owlet
Swan = Cygnet
Cat = Kitten
Pig = Piglet
Kangaroo = Joey
Sheep = Lamb
2. Baby Shower Emoji Game
This one’s a crowd favorite! Use only emojis to decode baby shower–themed words and phrases. Your guests will be racing against the clock, laughing, and wildly guessing. Trust me, it gets competitive fast!
Baby Shower Emoji Pictionary Game
How to Play:
Each player gets a sheet with 10 emoji clues. They have to decode as many baby-related phrases or words as they can in 60 seconds.
Examples:
👶🍼 = Baby Bottle
🧷👶 = Diaper Pin
🐣🎀 = Baby Girl
🚼🛏️ = Crib
🛁🧼 = Baby Bath
3. Baby Shower Trivia
Time to see who knows their baby shower facts! This game is packed with fun trivia questions about babies, pregnancy, and parenting. You might just stump even the moms in the room!
Baby Shower trivia gameHow to Play:
Each guest gets a trivia sheet with multiple questions. They have just ONE minute to answer as many as they can correctly. No phones allowed—this is old school brain power!
Sample Questions:
How many trimesters are in a pregnancy?
What fruit is a baby compared to at 12 weeks pregnant?
What’s the average weight of a newborn?
What color was the first disposable diaper?
How many diapers does a newborn use in a day?
4. Nursery Rhyme Race
Think you remember your childhood songs? Time to put it to the test! This printable game is filled with fill-in-the-blank nursery rhyme lines and baby-themed song trivia. It's a throwback and a challenge.
Nursery Rhyme Trivia GameHow to Play:
Guests have 60 seconds to complete as many of the nursery rhyme questions as possible.
Examples:
“Rock-a-bye baby, on the ______”
“This little piggy went to the ______”
“Hickory dickory dock, the ______ ran up the clock”
“The cradle will ______ when the bough breaks”
Easy Setup, Big Fun
All of these games are perfect for sitting-down moments, like while everyone’s munching snacks or during gift opening. Plus, they’re a total win if you’ve got a crowd that loves a good worksheet challenge. Print them out, pass them around, and watch your guests race the clock!
Minute to Win It games bring the laughs, the bonding, and a little bit of chaos in the best way possible. They’re fast, fun, and the perfect way to celebrate that sweet baby on the way.
So whether your guests are super competitive or just there for the giggles and cupcakes, these games will totally make your baby shower one to remember.
