Baby Carriage Centerpiece
Pinata Game

Baby Shower Paper Goods

Baby On The Way Bingo
Baby Shower Bingo!
A fun game to play at the Baby Shower! Includes (8) Bingo Cards, and (16) Picture Cards. Perfect for celebrating the expected pitter patter of little feet!

Personalized Candy Bars
Custom Baby Pens

Custom Baby Banners
Create Baby Invitations

Baby Gifts & Favors
|Baby Gift Baskets

Candy Grams
Gift Bags

Imprintable Favor Tags

Scavenger Hunt
Complete this checklist for a scavenger hunt!

Pool:  Take a picture to show how much fun you are having. While you are there find out what it takes to become a lifeguard. Does that sound like a cool job to you?  Why or why not?

Park:  Collect leaves from 5 different trees. Contact you local Parks and Recreation Department.  Learn what your city's arborist does.  Do you know anyone who might be good at taking care of plants, trees and flowers?

Restaurant:  Something that shows you have tasted a wonderful meal  ___ . If you had to work in a restaurant, would you rather be the cook, waiter or cleaner?  Why?

Library:  Evidence that you read at least five books.  Do librarians have to go to college?  What does your librarian like the most about his/her job?

Zoo:  A map of the zoo with your favorite area circled. List as many occupations found at a zoo as you can.

Neighborhood:  Tree, leaf and grass rubbings from your neighborhood. Interview someone on your block (with your parents' permission). Write a brief description of what they do for a living.

Other:  Collect an artifact from a place of your choice (example-Worlds of Fun, Royals Game, Vacation) Find the coolest job you could do from your choice.

Crepe Paper Tag
This game needs lots of room - like a backyard. Split into two groups - each team gets their own color of crepe paper.  Tie the crepe paper around the waists of each player - like a belt. The goal is to rip off the other teams belts before they rip off yours. Once a player gets de-belted, they sit down. The last person left standing with his belt on wins.

Balloon Bounce
Everyone lies down in a circle (heads together and feet facing out). Try to keep a balloon up as long as possible. Start with three balloons and see how long they can keep it going.

Balloon Relay
Divide your guests into two equal teams. Give each leader an inflated balloon and at the start of go have him/her pass it to the person behind him/her by passing the balloon over his/her head, the next person will pass it along through his/her legs. Keep alternating until it gets to the end. The team that finishes first wins.

Gifts and Prizes
Everyone loves receiving gifts, and your shower guests are no exception.

Supermarkets, drug stores, baby stores, and specialty shops are great places to ask for contributions of gifts and prizes. Remember that your invited guests are potential customers -- and merchants are always looking for ways to establish a good reputation in the community.

Try to get some donated items related to baby safety, such as cabinet locks or electric socket plugs. Also include products every parent can use: baby bath items, disposable diapers, baby food, toys, and baby clothing. Moms also may welcome special treats for themselves -- like a makeover or gift certificates from local stores.

You may want to give a prize to game winners, or even better, to all participants in a game. A "goody bag" filled with product samples, discount coupons, gift certificates -- and safety literature -- would delight all your guests.

Save your best and biggest prize for a raffle or door prize. Finish off your shower with an exciting finale!

Pinatas

GENERAL PARTY GAMES

Disco Party Game

The Disco Era!
How well do you know the Disco Era? Encourage your guests to mingle at your Disco Party with our Disco Party Game! Their goal is to guess the Disco star's name placed on their back, using clues given by other guests! 16 pieces per pack

Fiesta Limbo Game

Fiesta Fun!
Add some fun to your Fiesta with our 5' Inflatable Cactus Limbo Game! The 4' inflatable rattling snake pole adds some more festive sounds to your party when you move it up and down! The bottom tube easily fills with sand or water for a weighted base.

Luau Party Game

Luau Party Time
Add to the excitement at your event with this Luau Game. Its Hula Bender, great for ages 5 and up. Game includes Spinning Wheel and 6' colorful plastic game board.

Flowered Limbo Kit

Flowered Limbo Kit
Its Limbo Time! Plastic Limbo Kit is easy to assemble. Comes with silk flowers to trim the poles.

Bamboo Limbo Kit

Bamboo Limbo Kit
It's Limbo Time!
Now you can do the Limbo at home and see "how low your guests can go"! Great for all ages and beginners to expert with 8 levels of difficulty.

Roll Up Limbo Poll

6' Roll Up Limbo Poll
Take your Limbo Pole and go. Plastic Limbo Pole magically opens to 6'. All you need are 2 holders for a Limbo Dance.

Bachelorette Bingo

Bachelorette Bingo
Outta Control Bingo!
Cards for up to 16 players will add to the laughter and fun at your Bachelorette Party.

Blackjack Felt Tablecover

Blackjack Felt Tablecover
21! Cash in your chips with our Blackjack Felt Table Cover! 36" x 72" Blackjack Felt Table cover will make your guests feel like they are in a Casino!
Card and chips not included.

Mini Card Games
4 In A Row Games

Music Water Games
Bulls-eye Dart Board

Magic Tricks
Mickey Memory Game
Pop & Catch Game

PINATAS

Use piñatas as party games or as a wonderful theme centerpiece.

Theme Pinatas
Pinata Toy Assortment

Pinata Filler
Pinata Blindfold & Bat

Baby Shower Game Workshops

Games and other fun activities are an effective way to teach and reinforce safety and health messages. The games included here focus on the theme of keeping your baby safe at home.

These games are based on the safety messages found in the Baby Safety Checklist (CPSC). There is one suggested game for each area of the home: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and other living areas.

Below is a brief description of each game.
Adapt these games to your needs or develop new ones. Be sure you have more than enough materials for every participant to play each game.

o For the bedroom: Can You Answer This? The game leader asks each team questions. The team that answers the most questions correctly wins the round.
o For the bathroom: Safety Sayings. Each team calls out letters that spell a safety message. The team that first guesses the safety message wins.
o For the kitchen: Picture Safety. One person on each team draws an image based on the Baby Safety Checklist. The team that first identifies the image and tells why it's important wins the round.
o For other living areas: Safety Bingo. Each guest marks an answer to each question asked on her bingo card. The winner is the first to mark three answers in a row and call out "bingo!"  (Bingo game cards at bottom of page).

If you only have time for one game, play Safety Bingo - it includes safety tips from each area of the home, it's easy, and it's fun!

BEDROOM SAFETY GAME:
"Can You Answer This?"
Game Tips:
o Before playing this game, review the relevant bedroom Baby Safety Checklist tips and reasons with shower participants.
o Decide whether your guests can peek at the Checklist for the answers during the game. Award points for other common-sense answers not included in the Checklist.
o After each game, review the Checklist again.

Materials Needed:
Flip chart or blackboard, markers for scoring.

Game Rules
Participants are split into two teams. The moderator asks Team A for three answers to each game question. For each correct answer, Team A gets one point. If Team A is stumped, Team B gets a chance to answer. The moderator then asks Team B one game question -- and so on.

When the four game questions are answered, the moderator simultaneously asks each team a bonus round question. The team that first answers the question correctly wins.

Game Questions (1 point for each correct answer):
Q: Can you name three things that describe an unsafe crib?
A: (1) missing hardware (2) not sturdy (3) loose hardware Also correct: mattress that doesn't fit snugly; corner posts; decorative cutouts in head or foot boards; crib slats that are too far apart
Q: What are the three possible safe or unsafe sleep positions for your baby in a crib?
A: (1) back (safe) (2) side (less safe) (3) stomach (unsafe)
Q: Can you name three examples of soft bedding?
A: (1) pillows (2) soft, fluffy comforters (3) quilts Also correct: sheepskin
Q: Can you name three things you should never place near a window with blind or curtain cords?
A:(1) crib (2) playpen (3) highchair Also correct: other children's furniture

Bonus Round Questions (2 points for each correct answer):
Q: Can you name three small objects that are choking hazards for children under three years of age?
A:Accept answers like: buttons, balloons, marbles and foods like grapes, peanuts, hard candy, cut-up hot dogs
Q: What are three safety concerns to look for in and on your child's toy box or toy chest?
A: Accept answers like: toys with sharp edges or points; toys that are too small; toys with detachable small parts; hinged-lid toy boxes without safety-lid supports
Q: What are three common hazards found on children's clothing?
A: Accept answers like: loose buttons, drawstrings, loose snaps, small decorations that detach

BATHROOM SAFETY GAME:
"Safety Sayings"
Game Tips:
o Before playing this game, review the relevant bathroom Baby Safety Checklist tips and reasons with shower participants.
o Decide whether your guests can peek at the Checklist for the answers during the game.
o After each game, review the Checklist again.

Materials Needed:
Flip chart or blackboard, markers.
Game Rules
Participants are split into two teams. On the flip chart, draw the number of blank lines (similar to the game of hangman) corresponding to the number of letters and spaces in the safety saying. Each team in turn guesses a letter to go in the spaces; correct letters are written in the appropriate blank(s). To make the game go more quickly, you may want to fill in the vowels beforehand. When one team thinks it knows the saying, it calls out the answer. The team correctly guessing the most safety sayings wins.

Safety Sayings:
o Keep baby safe
o Use child-safety caps
o Keep medicines locked up
o Babies and water don't mix
o Never leave children alone in water
o Check bath water with wrist or elbow

KITCHEN SAFETY GAME: "Picture Safety"
Game Tips:
o Before playing this game, review the relevant kitchen Baby Safety Checklist tips and reasons with shower participants.
o Decide whether your guests can peek at the Checklist for the answers during the game.
o After each game, review the Checklist again.

Materials Needed: Two flip charts, markers, 3" x 5" cards (for safety clues).

Game Rules
Participants are split into two teams. The teams sit or stand facing each other. The flip charts are positioned back to back between the teams. The moderator selects a safety clue card and shows it to one person from each team. When the moderator says "go," each person draws a picture of the safety clue on her team's flip chart. The first team to guess the picture wins 5 points. The team can win 5 more points if it correctly describes how the clue is safety-related. The team with the most points wins.

Safety Clue Cards: Safety or Hazard Issue:
Cabinet safety latch: Prevents children from getting into cabinets where harmful household products are kept.

Dish detergents: Can be harmful if children swallow them.

Highchair with safety straps: Prevents children from climbing or falling out and getting injured.

Pots and pans on stoves: Can burn children if they reach handles and spill hot liquid or food on themselves.

Knives: Can injure children if they reach them and cut themselves.

Plastic trash bags: Can cause children to suffocate if the bags get over their noses and mouths.

Matches: Can burn and start fires.

OTHER LIVING AREAS SAFETY GAME:
"Safety Bingo"
Game Tips:
o Before playing this game, review the relevant Baby Safety Checklist tips and reasons, as well as the clues on the bingo cards, with your shower guests.
o Let your guests peek at the Checklist for the answers during the game.
o After each game, review the Checklist again.

Materials Needed: bingo game cards (see the attachments section) and several "chips," buttons, small colored stick-ons, or similar item for each participant.

Game Rules
This game is similar to bingo. Each participant is given a game card with pictures in each box. The moderator reads a safety clue aloud, and each participant covers the appropriate picture box on her bingo card. The winners are those who first correctly cover all the boxes on their cards in a row across, down, or diagonally and call out "bingo." This game can be played many times, with the questions read in different order.

Safety Clues:
Q: One of these should be on every level of the home for protection from fires.
A: Smoke detector.
Q: One of these will prevent children from falling down stairs.
A: Safety gate.
Q: Stops children from poking fingers and inserting objects into electrical outlets.
A: Safety plugs.
Q: This round game part is a choking hazard to young children who put things in their mouths.

A: Small toy ball and jacks set.
Q: If burst or un-inflated, these can be a choking hazard to young children.
A: Balloons.
Q: These may look like candy to small children. Keep in container with safety cap.
A: Medicine pills in bottles with safety caps.
Q: This is the best position for babies to sleep.
A: On their back.
Q: Stops children from opening cabinet or cupboard doors where cleaning products or medicines are stored.
A: Cabinet lock.
Q: In a smoke detector, this should be changed every year.
A: Battery.

Bingo masters (master 1 and master 2) should be cut between the two game cards.