subject: Exciting Baby Shower Games [print this page] Celebrating baby showers is always something a family looks forward to. So before they get a date with the stork, families and friends come together to show their support and love for the couple. The tradition of baby showers has a vague history but still it is one of the most celebrated events. But some records point to the period after the World War II when affluent members of society would shower gifts on a new born infant. Families then celebrated the baptism and their idea of a baby shower simultaneously. It is indeed a very special and enjoyable occasion for everyone.
Through time, people kept changing the way they celebrated baby showers. Presents given by guests were the only things that stayed constant all this time. The first born child was traditionally the reason why baby showers were held. Hence, the gifts given were more practical and durable to see through to the succeeding children. Before, too, it was a party exclusively for women. The inclusion of men and children, eventually, is one of the many changes made to the tradition. Also, these days the party is held a month or two before the due date. It has been observed that after the baby is born, parents are too caught up in their responsibilities, therefore, throwing a party will be the least of their problems.
A party is never a party unless there are food and games. The baby shower that people knew then is so different now because of these games. Baby shower games make up for a big part of the party. Like any other occasion, games held during this event are well-thought of and prepared for. The father-to-be can initiate the games and engage all their guests to join. If a game sounds exciting, everyone will be encouraged to participate. A lot of amusing activities can be done during baby showers.
Get your guests to write down as many names of baby products or items as they can. Make this a group effort so that almost everyone can join in the fun. Put a time limit to make the game more exciting. The rule is to cross out the item name or product that appears on every list, thereby leaving each team with unique gift ideas. The group that is left with more items uncrossed wins the game. Bottle races is another game idea your guests might enjoy. Fill up a number of feeding bottles with the beverage of your choice like milk, beer or juice. The person who drinks, or sucks, the most number of bottles bottoms up wins. The idea here is to let them finish the contents in much the same way as an infant would.
Whatever game you choose to amuse your guests with, make the prizes something they will look forward to. Prepare keepsakes as parting gifts for your guests and as a way to say thank you for their support. Baby showers are meant to be fun and memorable, so put in the extra effort to make it an occasion everyone will always want to reminisce.
