The advent of virtual gatherings has opened up new avenues for celebrating life’s special moments, and baby showers are no exception. A virtual baby shower may not replace the warmth of in-person hugs, but it offers a unique opportunity to bring together friends and family from across the globe to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a new life. One of the keys to a successful virtual baby shower is the games—creative, engaging activities that can capture the spirit of togetherness and celebration, even through a screen. Here’s a guide to some delightful virtual baby shower games that can make your online event a hit.
1. Guess the Baby
How to Play: Prior to the shower, ask each guest to email a baby photo of themselves. During the shower, share your screen and display each photo one by one, while guests try to guess who in the group the baby photo belongs to. This game is a wonderful icebreaker and brings lots of laughter and stories.
2. Baby Item Alphabet Game
How to Play: Challenge your guests to come up with a baby-related item for each letter of the alphabet. You can do this by sharing a collaborative document or using the chat feature. Set a timer and see who can list the most items. This game is not only fun but can also be educational for first-time parents.
3. Baby Predictions
How to Play: Create a digital form or document where guests can make predictions about the baby’s birth date, weight, length, eye color, and more. Share the link during the virtual shower and give everyone a few minutes to fill it out. You can revisit the predictions when the baby arrives to see who was closest.
4. The Price is Right: Baby Edition
How to Play: Show pictures of various baby items (like a stroller, diaper bag, baby bottle, etc.), and have guests write down their guesses for the price of each item without going over. Reveal the actual prices and see who gets the most correct. This game is a playful nod to budgeting for new parents.
5. Baby Shower Bingo
How to Play: Before the shower, send out bingo cards (these can easily be made and customized online) that have common baby shower gifts written in the squares. As the parent-to-be opens gifts on camera, guests mark off their bingo cards. The first to get five in a row wins. This adds an interactive element to the gift-opening process.
6. Name That Tune: Baby Songs Edition
How to Play: Create a playlist of songs that have the word “baby” in the title or songs that are well-known lullabies. Play a snippet of each song and have guests try to name the tune as quickly as they can. This game is sure to evoke nostalgia and can be quite challenging.
7. Design a Onesie
How to Play: Prior to the event, mail or deliver plain onesies along with fabric markers to each guest. During the virtual shower, set aside time for a onesie decoration session. Guests can show off their designs via their webcam. The creations can then be mailed back to the expectant parents as a keepsake.
Conclusion
A virtual baby shower may require a bit of extra creativity and planning, but it’s all worth it when you see the joy and excitement shared among friends and family, even if it’s through a screen. The games listed above are designed to bring laughter, joy, and a sense of closeness to your virtual celebration, making the day memorable for everyone involved. Remember, the most important part is to celebrate the new life and the journey that awaits the expectant parents. With a bit of creativity and planning, a virtual baby shower can be just as heartfelt and joyous as an in-person one.
