Even More Fun Baby Shower Games

Here are some more good baby games I found in that good book by Hope Mason called 'How To Throw a Baby Shower.'

Baby Word Scramble

Scramble 30 baby related words into unrecognizable words – for instance 'diaper' could be 'peraid'. Xerox the words and hand them out to guests. The first guest to unscramble all 30 words wins a baby shower prize.

Disposable Diaper Prank

Unwrap a box of disposable diapers and then have each guest write jokes and comments on the diaper wrappers or on the diapers themselves. Writing things like 'Are you still up?' and 'Isn't it your hubby's turn?' might give mom a chuckle changing diapers late at night. Wrap the diapers up and put them back in the box so she doesn't realize the box is full of messages from her friends.

Diaper Bag Stuffing Challenge

This game is good for after the mom-to-be opens all of her gifts. Present mom with a brand new diaper bag or carry all bag. The guests then take bets on how many baby items she will be able to stuff into the bag. The guest that bets the closest wins.

Thank You Envelope Game

Buy the mom to be thank you envelopes. Inside one hide a gift certificate or a voucher for some kind of prize. Hand out the unsealed envelopes to all of the guests at the party and ask them to write their names and addresses on the envelopes so the mom-to-be is saved the time of looking up all of this stuff when it comes to sending out her thank you notes. One lucky person of course, receives the gift certificate as a prize.
Baby 'The Price Is Right' Game

Acquire some baby items from the store. Call in four 'contestants' and ask them to guess the price of one of the items. The contestant that comes closest to guessing the correct price of the baby item wins a prize. Do this continually until you have two finalists who have to face off for a grand baby shower prize!

Baby Sock Hunt

Hide as many single baby socks as you can throughout the party area. By the end of the party the person who has the most pairs of baby socks wins. Players may also make trades and deals with people who have the match to single socks that they have found.

Fridge Magnet Game

Get a set of alphabetical fridge magnets. Starting with an A have each guest come up with ten baby related words that start with an A. Whoever produces ten words the fastest wins the A fridge magnet. Continue doing the same with the rest of the alphabet. Whoever has the most fridge magnet letters by the end of the game wins a prize!

One Handed Mommies

Divide guests into teams of two. Each pair of women must diaper a baby doll with one hand tied behind their back. The team that does it the fastest (and does it right!) wins.

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New Born Tips For Moms

Are you just welcoming a new little person into the world? Here are some tips to taking great care of this fragile little human at first.

TIP #1 – If your baby is not properly latching on your nipple to suckle then there is no point in wasting any time. Take yourself and the child immediately to a lactation consultant. These are staff members in hospitals who can show you how to get the baby to latch onto your nipple properly. Don't wait for the baby to 'get it' as the baby can become fatigued; lose weight and even face life-threatening conditions if you do not get him or her latched on immediately.

TIP #2 – While nursing most mothers find it most comfortable to put pillows behind the small of her back and behind her shoulders if she is sitting. If she is sitting up in bed it helps to put pillows under your knees and one in your lap (to help bring the baby up to the level of your chest.

TIP #3 – To raise a happy baby consider carrying him with you in a sling and carrying him or her with you wherever you go. Studies have shown that babies who are constantly carried are less fussy

TIP#4 – To keep your baby happy while you are during other things like preparing dinner or cleaning the house put him or her in a swing. Some newer swings even oscillate in a circular motion rather than the traditional back and forth motion. It’s best to borrow a swing or try one out on your baby at the store to avoid investing in something that your baby

TIP #5 – If your baby seems really fussy or anxious then try touching him or her more. Try gently massaging all parts of your infant's body including the toes, fingers, bellies and ears. This can help relax and soothe the child.

TIP #6 – If you are dealing with a really distressed or panicky newborn then try nursing him or her while sitting in the bathtub. Place the baby in direct contact with your naked skin as you lie in a warm bath and nurse him or her. This is sure to calm down even the most hysterical of screaming infants.

TIP #7 – No matter how irritating it is to you recognizing that your baby's crying is an attempt to communicate to you. It is never an attempt to torture you or to be bad. Whatever you do you should never let a baby 'cry it out' as that is psychologically damaging to the child. Never punish a child or treat it harshly for crying.

TIP #8 – This tip is for new Mom's who often feel burnt out. It is very invigorating for both you and the baby to take a walk every now and then to get some air and also relieve feelings of depression or anxiety. Studies have shown that walking briskly every day for a minimum of forty-five minutes can help alleviate the symptoms of post partum depression.

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