A simple idea is to write down different scenarios related to the baby on slips of paper and also write the names of various candy bars on other slips. Guests then draw one of each and have to combine them into a story. For example, if the scenario is 'the baby's first day at school' and the candy bar is a Milky Way, they could say the baby felt like they were on a magical journey (like the Milky Way) on their first day at school.
You can base the stories on baby animals. For example, if you have a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, you could say that just like the peanut butter and chocolate combination, the baby will be a unique mix of two things, like a little bunny that's both fast and cuddly. Another idea is to use nursery rhymes in the stories. For a Hershey's Kiss, say that the baby will be as sweet as a kiss in the nursery rhyme 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'.
Well, you can put things like 'Tell a joke about babies' in the envelopes. Another idea is to have 'Describe the first time you held a baby'. Also, 'List all the baby products you can think of starting with the letter B' would be a great addition to the envelopes. These kinds of contents make the game more interesting and get everyone involved in the baby shower spirit.
Well, you can make the story centered around a character who is at a baby shower. Let's say it's a little girl named Lily. The baby shower has games like 'Baby Bingo'. Lily doesn't understand all the rules at first, but she joins in anyway. As the game progresses, she starts to get the hang of it. While the adults are playing other games like 'Measure the Mommy - to - be's Belly', Lily is making new friends. This way, the baby shower games are part of the story's plot and also help to develop the characters.
At one baby shower, we played a game where we had to guess the size of the mom - to - be's belly with a piece of string. One guest was so off, she thought the belly was as big as a beach ball! It was hilarious.
The baby shower had a game where guests had to name as many baby names as they could in a minute. This sparked a story. One of the guests, an elderly woman, named the most unique and beautiful names. Her list included names from different cultures. This made everyone realize the beauty of different names. The mother - to - be was so inspired that she started making a list of her favorite names from what the elderly woman said. This name - sharing at the baby shower became a story of cultural exchange and the search for the perfect name for the upcoming baby.
Well, popular baby shower games can be really fun. There's the memory game with baby items, for example. Now, about the 'left right story' game. You basically gather everyone in a circle. The host starts reading the special 'left right story'. As the words 'left' and 'right' come up, people pass a cute little baby - themed item. It's a great way to get everyone involved and laughing. In the end, the lucky person with the item is the winner and might get a small prize like a baby - themed keychain or something.
One horror story is when the venue was double - booked. The expecting mother and all the guests showed up, only to find another event already in full swing. There was chaos as they tried to find a new place on short notice.
The 'Family Heritage Story Game' is great. Provide guests with some family facts about the parents - to - be, like where they grew up, their family traditions. Guests then create a fictional story about how these elements will be passed on to the baby. Also, there's the 'Baby Adventure Story' game. You write down different baby - friendly places like the park, the zoo, on cards. Each guest picks a card and tells a story about taking the baby on an adventure to that place.
The 'right left game' in a baby shower story is a great ice - breaker. It usually involves a pre - written story with multiple mentions of 'right' and 'left'. As the storyteller reads, the guests pass an item accordingly. It's not just about passing the item though. It also helps in creating a fun and inclusive atmosphere. Since baby showers are about celebration and togetherness, this game through the story makes it more enjoyable. It can also be customized with different stories related to babies, like a baby's journey in the womb which might include movements to the right or left. This way, it ties in well with the theme of the baby shower.