Virtual Baby Shower Ideas: Games to Keep Your Coworker Engaged
Celebrating a coworker's impending arrival with a virtual baby shower is a great way to show support and have some fun. To keep the party lively, you'll need some engaging games. Here are some ideas for virtual baby shower games that will have your coworker and guests laughing and playing along:
Classic Games with a Virtual Twist
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"What's in the Diaper Bag?"
- How to play: Before the shower, create a list of items commonly found in a diaper bag (e.g., wipes, diapers, pacifier, burp cloth, etc.).
- During the shower: Ask guests to guess what's on the list. You can either show them the items one at a time or provide a picture of a full diaper bag and have them guess as many items as possible.
- Bonus: Have a prize for the person who guesses the most items correctly.
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"Baby Food Tasting"
- How to play: Purchase various flavors of baby food (choose a variety of flavors and textures) and have guests taste-test them blindfolded.
- During the shower: Guests can guess the flavor of each baby food and the person who guesses the most correctly wins.
- Tip: Don't forget to have napkins and water on hand!
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"Guess the Baby Picture"
- How to play: Before the shower, gather baby pictures of the guests (including the coworker!) and create a slideshow.
- During the shower: Share the slideshow and have guests guess who each baby is.
- Bonus: Include a "baby photo" of the coworker's partner for extra fun!
Interactive and Creative Games
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"Baby Advice Bingo"
- How to play: Create a bingo card with squares filled with common baby advice (e.g., "sleep when the baby sleeps," "don't compare your baby to others," "enjoy every moment," etc.).
- During the shower: The coworker shares stories or advice about their pregnancy and experiences. Guests mark off squares on their bingo cards when they hear something mentioned. The first person to get a bingo wins.
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"Virtual Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt"
- How to play: Create a list of items for guests to find in their home (e.g., a pink item, a baby toy, a book on parenting).
- During the shower: Have guests take pictures of themselves with the items and share them in the chat. The first person to find all items wins.
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"DIY Baby Gift Ideas"
- How to play: Share a list of DIY baby gift ideas (e.g., baby food pouches, DIY swaddles, personalized clothing).
- During the shower: Guests can vote for their favorite ideas or share their own creative ideas for DIY baby gifts.
Don't Forget the Fun!
Remember, the most important aspect of any virtual baby shower is to have fun and celebrate the expectant mother. Choose games that align with the coworker's personality and preferences and ensure everyone feels comfortable participating.
