Word Lists for Baby Shower Charades and Pictionary
Cute and funny phrases for your baby shower guessing games.
There are so many different party games to consider for a baby shower, but in the end, you simply can’t go wrong with the classics. Guessing games like Charades and Pictionary are endlessly entertaining because they get people interacting – and laughing. And perhaps best of all, they play out differently depending on the word lists you use.
Charades: The Complete Guide
Did I mention word lists? I’ve created a couple of them for you, complete with accompanying printables. One list is tailored to Charades (acting out) while the other is more geared towards Pictionary (drawing). Having said that, these prompts are more or less interchangeable – so feel free to mix and match!
Baby Shower Charades
To start, here’s the Charades list with words and phrases all having to do with babies, birth, and motherhood. There are plenty of verbs and adjectives here because we’re aiming for phrases that are difficult and/or amusing to pantomime.
- First Step
- Baby Monitor
- Teething
- Baby Brain
- Swaddling a Baby
- Baby Gate
- Lullaby
- Bundle of Joy
- Changing a Diaper
- Playmat
- Stuffed Animal
- High Chair
- Babble
- Finger Paint
- Fussy
- Playing Peek-a-Boo
- Daddy
- Nap Time
- Kiddie Pool
- Contractions
- Angel
- Wet Diaper
- Giving Baby a Bath
- Blocks
- Morning Sickness
- Breast Pump
- Lamaze
- Eating for Two
- 3rd Trimester
- Knocked Up
- Baby Wipe
- Goodnight Moon
- Baby Bjorn
- Potty Training
- Diaper Rash
- Cuddle
- Hand Me Down
- Gassy
- Playing Pat-a-Cake
- Spit Up
- Helicopter Parent
- Midwife
- Tantrum
- Weaning
Baby Shower Pictionary
Now here’s the list of baby-related Pictionary words and phrases. Compared to the Charades list, it has more objects and abstract concepts that are challenging to draw.
- Rattle
- Car Seat
- Pacifier
- Maternity Leave
- Baby Powder
- Diaper Bag
- Bib
- Baby Mobile
- Rocking Chair
- Growth Chart
- Daycare
- Toddler
- Onesie
- Milestone
- Changing Table
- Crawling
- Formula
- Security Blanket
- Grandma
- Solid Food
- Board Book
- Babysitter
- Twins
- Bouncing Baby Boy
- Baby Bump
- Ultrasound
- Pediatrician
- Cloth Diaper
- Elmo
- Tummy Time
- Dirty Diaper
- Bun in the Oven
- Stroller
- Baby Lotion
- Playground
- Terrible Two’s
- Crib
- The Stork
- Boo-Boo
- Playdate
- Maternity Ward
- Rug Rat
- Drool
- Umbilical Cord
Ideas for Baby Shower Charades and Pictionary
In addition to using the word lists above, here are a few other thoughts about how to make your baby shower guessing game a success.
Create balanced teams. It’s not super important to have the exact same number of people on each team. However, it’s always nice when there’s some competitive balance. Not everyone is familiar with terms associated with babies and parenthood – try to pair these people up with those who are more experienced.
Plan for time. Charades and Pictionary take longer than many other baby shower games and activities. You can always cut things short if needed (provided each team has gotten an equal number of turns). However, you probably need at least 45 minutes to run a game that doesn’t feel rushed.
Prune your word list if necessary. It’s a good idea to check over the word list to make sure it doesn’t raise any sensitive issues. For example, if the baby’s father isn’t in the picture, using the word daddy might not be appropriate. Similarly, some groups may not appreciate prompts related to anatomy and bodily functions (although personally, I think they’re the funniest).
