Hosting a baby shower from afar? Virtual baby showers have become a creative, heartwarming way to bring family and friends together—no matter where they are in the world. And just because you’re celebrating over a screen doesn’t mean you have to skip the fun.
Whether you’re planning a cozy Zoom gathering or a Facebook Live celebration, games are the perfect way to break the ice, get guests laughing, and create memories that feel just as meaningful as an in-person party.
We’ve rounded up the best virtual baby shower games that are easy to play online, require minimal materials, and work for all ages and tech levels.
How to Run Virtual Baby Shower Games
Before jumping into game ideas, here are a few quick tips for making your virtual baby shower a success.
- Choose one to three games, depending on how long the shower will last.
- Keep things simple—use screen sharing, chat boxes, or breakout rooms if needed.
- Have a co-host help track scores or manage the tech side.
- Send prizes by mail or offer digital gift cards to winners.
Now, let’s get to the fun part.
1. Baby Trivia
This is a classic shower game that translates beautifully online. Create a list of baby-themed questions and quiz your guests live.
Example questions:
- What’s the average weight of a newborn baby in the U.S.?
- At what age do babies usually start teething?
- How many diapers does a newborn go through each day?
How to play:
- Share your screen using a quiz platform like Kahoot or Google Slides.
- Guests can write answers in the chat or shout them out.
2. Guess the Baby Bump
Before the party, ask each guest to email a baby bump photo (either theirs or a stock photo of someone else’s). Then, show the photos on screen and have guests guess whose bump belongs to whom.
It’s fun, personal, and easy to customize.
Bonus: Include bump photos of the mom-to-be from different angles or earlier in the pregnancy for added laughs.
3. Baby Price Is Right
Test guests on how much baby items cost—perfect for anyone who hasn’t stepped foot in the baby aisle recently.
How to play:
- Share images of five to seven baby products (diapers, bottles, pacifiers, wipes).
- Guests guess the price of each item.
- Whoever comes closest to the total without going over wins.
You can use real prices from Amazon or Target to keep it current.
4. Baby Pictionary
A game of sketch and guess that works surprisingly well on Zoom or Google Meet.
How to play:
- Use Zoom’s whiteboard or a site like skribbl.io.
- Each player takes a turn drawing a baby-related item (stroller, rattle, onesie).
- Others guess the item in the chat.
Keep it silly and fast-paced for lots of laughs.
5. Who Knows Mom Best?
This one’s a sweet way to let guests feel closer to the mom-to-be.
How to play:
- Prepare a list of questions about the guest of honor.
- Examples include:
- What was her weirdest pregnancy craving?
- What time of day was she born?
- What’s her go-to snack right now?
Guests submit answers in the chat or a shared Google Form, and the person with the most right answers wins.
6. Baby Song Lyrics Challenge
Play short clips from popular lullabies or songs with “baby” in the title. Guests guess the name of the song or finish the next line of lyrics.
Example songs:
- “Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
- “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
- “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
You can even make a themed playlist and play it during the shower.
7. Baby Emoji Game
Perfect for mobile users or those in group chats.
How to play:
- Share a list of baby-themed phrases written in emojis.
- Guests guess what each one means.
Example: 🍼👶🛏️ = Bottle-fed baby sleeping 🎀🤰 = It’s a girl
You can drop them in the chat or share them on screen for a fun twist.
8. What’s in the Diaper Bag?
A virtual version of the purse game, but baby-themed.
How to play:
- Call out common diaper bag items (pacifier, diaper, hand sanitizer, burp cloth).
- Guests grab those items from around their house.
- Whoever shows it first on camera gets a point.
You can make it even trickier with unexpected items like a teething toy or breast milk storage bag.
9. Baby Name Race
Give guests a letter (or the baby’s initials), and challenge them to name as many baby names as they can in 60 seconds that start with that letter.
This game can be done verbally or in the chat. It’s fast, easy, and always leads to creative answers.
10. Diaper Message Station (Pre-Shower Game)
Ask guests to write funny, sweet, or encouraging messages on disposable diapers before the virtual shower.
They can mail them ahead of time or read them aloud during the event. It’s a great way to make the new parents smile during those middle-of-the-night changes.
Tips for Sending Virtual Prizes
Just because it’s a virtual shower doesn’t mean you can’t reward winners. Here are easy prize ideas:
- Email gift cards (Amazon, Target, Starbucks)
- Digital subscriptions (Audible, Disney+, Spotify)
- Donation in winner’s name to baby-related charities
- Free printables like nursery art or planner pages
Final Thoughts on Virtual Baby Shower Games
A virtual baby shower might look different than you imagined, but with the right games, it can feel just as joyful, engaging, and memorable. These virtual baby shower games are easy to plan, fun for all ages, and designed to create connection—even when miles apart.
Whether you choose baby trivia, bump guessing, or a full-on emoji showdown, the laughter, love, and support are what really matter most.
