Baby Shower Games

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Baby Shower Games The baby shower is a time to celebrate the coming of the new one. This is attended by both men and women, though, in some parts, it is considered an all-women event as well. There are different schools of thought regarding the baby shower, some find it auspicious for the very first baby, while others give the preference to all births in the house, few conduct this occasion after the baby is born while, yet many believe there is no sign of the baby shower for the birth of the baby.

Close friends of the mother-to-be ideally give the baby shower. It comprises sending party invites, deciding on color and theme, getting the mementos ready, choosing a venue, and most importantly plan games and their respective prizes. Games are an integral part of the baby shower as it is a good source of entertainment for all guests and the right way for the parents to be to interact with all under one forum. Babies help to preserve some beautiful memories that can be cherished later.

In This Article

  • What Are Baby Shower Games?
  • Types Of Baby Games
  • Benefits of Baby Games
  • Disadvantages Of Baby Games
  • Baby Games For Girls
  • Baby Hazel Games

What Are Baby Shower Games?

These games are of different types, are incredibly interactive, and give a chance to the parents-to-be to bond with the near and dear ones. The games played are not on anyone’s topic, but comprise different topics; each one of them is one of its kind and a fun way to host the party and make it a grand one.

These games also offer insight into the preparations that must be made by parents before the arrival of the baby. There will be typically 3-5 different games in a baby shower. The games should encourage guests for around 30-45 minutes.

There is a vast range of inexpensive baby shower game prizes you can choose from both online and from stores. Most of the baby shower games are printable and come out economical as well.

These printable versions can even be given to the guests as a token and can be played yet again in a different design, font or color format. Some of the baby shower games are listed below from which you can choose appropriate ones depending on the guests invited:

  • Don’t say, baby
  • Guess the rhymes
  • Baby Food
  • Guess who
  • What’s in your purse?
  • Who’s that baby?
  • Baby Bingo
  • Guess the belly size

Thus, the baby shower games are not only confined to the topic of babies but many other things that are associated with it. Baby Games come with advantages as well as disadvantages.

Types Of Baby Games

  • Mobile Games Fun games
  • Activity Games
  • Baby Shower Games Printable

Benefits of Baby Games

 If chosen right, baby games can play a significant role in the intellectual and social development of the baby. Find out the advantages of baby games:

  • Increases concentration
  • Builds the focus
  • Instils Confidence
  • Creates awareness
  • Enhances motor skills
  • Teaches them independence

Disadvantages Of Baby Games

Here are some of the disadvantages of baby games if the duration and type of baby game choose to go wrong:

  • Repetitive
  • Too much of screen interaction
  • Less sociable
  • Less Focus on studies.

A few of the categories of the baby games that can be played are:

  • Puzzles
  • Where’s the baby?
  • Dancing
  • Stacking Blocks
  • Lift the Flap
  • Recycling games
  • Mice builders
  • Baby Art
  • Who’s it?
  • Playtime
  • Shapes
  • Colors
  • Numbers
  • Alphabets
  • Animals
  • Flowers

Baby Games For Girls

Games are not confined to any one age or class of people, yet preferences are given as per gender. Some games interest the female gender but rarely the male ones, and these could be related to cooking, cleaning, babysitting, makeup, decoration, jewelry, nail art, etc.

Many baby games have been designed specifically for girls to enhance their skills and awareness. Baby games for girls are listed under

  • Fashion games
  • Caring games
  • Cleaning games
  • Decoration games
  • Babysitting games
  • Doctor games
  • Getting ready games
  • Makeover games
  • Beauty games
  • Mermaid games
  • Princess games

Advantages Of Baby Games For Girls

Baby games have not just entertaining aspects. Baby games for girls also will help to plant the undermentioned qualities in girls.

  • Builds on their creativity
  • Empowerment
  • Awareness
  • Responsibility
  • Independence

Disadvantages Of Baby Games For Girls

Baby games for girls also pose some disadvantages if the girls play them for a long time without any breaks; in other words ‘overdo” it. Find out some of the disadvantages of baby games for girls.

  • Increased screen time
  • Health issues
  • Physical activity gets reduced
  • Less interaction and socialization with others.

Baby Hazel Games

Baby Hazel Games are animated games that are famous due to the baby known as Hazel, who is fond of trying out different types of activities employing fun and activity games.

Advantages Of Baby Hazel Games

Most of the baby hazel games helps to teach the kids the importance of responsibility, hygiene, and presenting themselves well. Find out some of the advantages of playing baby hazel games

  • Enhances the cognitive ability
  • Focuses on the competitive spirit
  • Improves hand-eye coordination
  • Sharpens the motor skills
  • Instilling Patience

Disadvantages Of Baby Hazel Games

Again, baby hazel games have their share of disadvantages as well. Find out some of the disadvantages of baby hazel games.  

  • Addiction to Gadgets
  • Less interaction with other kids
  • Less interest in reading and writing
  • No focus on physical activity and fitness

Games always tend to instill confidence and independence, boost the power to think, and is an ideal source of learning and development by merriment.

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