6 Exciting Easy To Play Bear Baby Shower Games

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s greatest adventures. Celebrating the baby’s arrival with a themed shower is a great way to start the countdown. The classic teddy bear or cozy woodland theme remains a timeless favorite for its warmth, sweetness, and universal appeal. It immediately conjures images of cozy blankets, rustic decor, and, of course, cuddly bears ready for snuggling.

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However, once you have the decor sorted, the real challenge begins: planning the games. If you are tired of the same old, generic baby shower activities, you’re in the right place. Planning fun, theme-specific games can feel stressful, but it shouldn’t! This post provides six unique, easy-to-run bear baby shower games that perfectly fit your chosen theme, ensuring your guests have an unforgettable and cozy time.

From quiet icebreakers designed to encourage conversation to active, competitive challenges that get everyone laughing, we’ve rounded up every type of game you need. Get ready to put the “un-bear-ably” fun into your baby shower with these perfectly themed activities.

Cozy Icebreakers & Stationary Cub Games

When guests first arrive, sometimes they need a gentle push to start mingling, especially at larger gatherings. The first set of bear baby shower games focuses on low-effort, seated, or continuous activities that run in the background. These are perfect for the initial hour while people are eating, opening gifts, or enjoying conversation.

A. Game 1: Guess the Gummy Bears in the Honey Pot

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This is a classic “Guess How Many” game with an adorable bear-themed twist. It requires minimal active hosting but generates continuous interest and a lot of friendly competition.

Materials and Setup:

1. The Container: You will need a large, clear glass jar or apothecary candy container. This is your “Honey Pot.”
2. The Filling: Fill the jar completely with gummy bears. The color doesn’t matter, but counting them before you fill the jar is absolutely crucial! Write the total number down and keep it hidden.
3. Entry Forms: Provide small cards or slips of paper labeled “Guess the Gummy Bears” or “How Much Honey is in the Pot?” Include spaces for the Guest’s Name and their Guess.
4. Display: Set the jar, forms, and pens on a beautifully decorated table with a sign that ties into the theme. A small sign saying “A little honey for the little cub, guess how many treats we’ve stuffed!” works perfectly.

How to Play:

As guests arrive, direct them to the game table. They simply write down their best guess for the number of gummy bears inside the jar. They can submit their guess anytime throughout the party. This is one of the easiest bear baby shower games to manage, as it runs itself!

Winner Selection:

Towards the end of the shower, announce the winner. The guest whose guess is closest to the actual number without going over wins the prize. The “Honey Pot” (the jar of gummy bears) can be given as a fun secondary prize, or kept by the host.

B. Game 2: Name That Famous Bear Trivia

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Test your guests’ knowledge of iconic bears from literature, film, and television with this fun, nostalgia-driven trivia game. It works well seated at tables while guests are enjoying refreshments.

Materials and Setup:

1. The Quiz: Create a list of 10-15 famous bear characters. On the left side, list the bear’s name (e.g., Baloo, Smokey, Rupert, Fozzie). On the right, list the source (e.g., The Jungle Book, Forest Fire Prevention, The Care Bears, The Muppets). Ensure the lists are shuffled.
2. Answer Sheets: Print out answer sheets where guests can draw lines to match the pairs, or simply write down the corresponding source next to the character’s name.
3. Theme Integration: Use cute, illustrated cards featuring silhouettes or simple drawings of famous bear characters to add visual appeal. You can also name the quiz “The Cub’s Knowledge Test.”

Famous Bear Suggestions:

• Winnie the Pooh
• Paddington Bear
• Yogi Bear
• Fozzie Bear (Muppets)
• Baloo (The Jungle Book)
• Teddy Ruxpin
• Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear (We Bare Bears)
• The Berenstain Bears
• Koda (Brother Bear)

How to Play:

Give each guest an answer sheet and a pen. Set a time limit of about five to seven minutes. Encourage guests to work quietly on their own for the most competitive experience.

Winner Selection:

The guest who correctly matches the most famous bears to their source in the allotted time wins. Consider offering a prize that ties back to a specific bear character, like a small jar of honey for the Pooh fans. This is a great way to ensure all of your bear baby shower games feel cohesive.

C. Game 3: Bear Advice Cards (Advice for the Little Cub)

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Instead of a competitive game, this is a heartwarming, keepsake activity that provides the parents with genuine advice and well wishes. It’s perfect because it’s a continuous activity that guests can participate in whenever they have a moment.

Materials and Setup:

1. Advice Cards: Design and print elegant cards, perhaps shaped like a bear paw print, a honey jar, or a simple woodland leaf. The prompt should be something like: “Advice for the New Parents on Raising Your Little Cub” or “Words of Wisdom for the Woodland Family.”
2. Display Station: Place the cards and pens near the guest book or gift table. Include a decorative box labeled “The Cub’s Future Wisdom” where guests can drop their completed cards.
3. Optional Prompts: To help guests who struggle with writer’s block, you can include specific prompts on the cards, such as: “My best piece of advice is…” or “Don’t forget to savor the moment when…”

How to Play:

Guests are instructed to take a card, write a piece of parenting advice, a wish for the baby, or an amusing anecdote, and place it in the box.

The Keepsake:

This activity doesn’t have a winner, but the resulting collection of notes is the greatest prize for the parents-to-be. These cards can be read aloud during a quiet moment of the shower or compiled into a scrapbook for the family to cherish for years to come. It’s a beautifully sentimental addition to your list of bear baby shower games and activities.

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Active & Competitive Bear Challenges

Once the ice is broken and guests have settled in, it’s time to ramp up the energy! The following three bear baby shower games require movement, teamwork, and a competitive spirit, guaranteeing big laughs and memorable moments.

A. Game 4: Don’t Drop the Honey Pot (The Obstacle Race)

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This game takes a simple balancing act and turns it into a giggle-inducing, themed obstacle course, perfect for an outdoor or spacious indoor venue.

Materials and Setup:

1. The “Honey Pots”: Use small plastic jars, cups, or even empty plastic honey bear bottles (ensure they are clean and dry). You’ll need one per team/player.
2. The Obstacles (The “Forest”):
   • The Logs: Use rolled-up towels, blankets, or even pool noodles to serve as logs that guests must step over.
   • The Stream: Lay down a blue sheet or long strip of fabric that guests must step around.
   • The Finish Line: Mark a clear starting point and a finish line, perhaps 15-20 feet apart.
3. Instructions: Create a sign outlining the rules: “Balance the Honey Pot, Cross the Logs, Don’t Fall in the Stream!”

How to Play:

Divide your guests into two to three teams of equal size. This can be played as a relay race or individually against the clock.

Relay Race Method (Recommended):

• The first player on each team places the “Honey Pot” either on their head or, for a more challenging version, between their knees (the “bear shuffle”).
• On “Go,” the player must navigate the short obstacle course, stepping over the logs and around the stream, without dropping the pot.
• If the pot drops, they must stop, return to the spot where it fell, and restart that segment of the course.
• Upon reaching the finish line, they race back and hand the Honey Pot to the next player. The first team to have all members complete the circuit wins.

The absurdity of the bear shuffle or the precarious balance required makes this one of the most entertaining bear baby shower games you can host!

Winner Selection:

The team that successfully completes the obstacle course and returns to the start first wins. Award the winning team a fun, shared prize, like a box of premium chocolate or a collection of themed bath bombs.

B. Game 5: Feed the Bear (Bear Beanbag Toss)

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This simple carnival-style toss game is elevated by the bear theme, requiring minimal effort to set up but providing maximum fun.

Materials and Setup:

1. The Bear Target: Find a large cardboard box or piece of thick foam core. Draw and paint or print a large, friendly bear face. Crucially, cut a medium-sized hole where the bear’s mouth would be—this is where the “food” goes.
2. The “Beans”: Use three to five beanbags per player. For theme integration, use three different colored beanbags to denote different point values (e.g., green for 5 points, yellow for 10 points, and a single special red one for 20 points, representing a rare berry).
3. The Throwing Line: Use masking tape to mark a clear throwing line about 5-8 feet away from the target. The younger the average age of the guests, the closer the line should be.

How to Play:

Guests take turns throwing all of their beanbags at the “Feed the Bear” target. A designated scorekeeper tallies the points.

• A bag that goes into the bear’s mouth counts for the specified points.
• A bag that hits the bear’s face but doesn’t go in counts for zero.
• A bag that misses the bear entirely also counts for zero.

Encourage a tournament-style format where the top four scorers compete in a final round to maintain excitement.

Theme Integration & Variation:

Instead of just a mouth, you can draw a smaller, high-point target on the bear’s tummy labeled “Tummy Honey Spot.” This adds a layer of difficulty and thematic charm to one of your most engaging bear baby shower games.

Winner Selection:

The player with the highest score after the final round wins. A perfect prize would be a gift certificate for a local bakery or a beautifully packaged picnic basket.

C. Game 6: Teddy Bear Tummy Time (Diaper Relay)

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This is a shower classic, but when it’s focused on getting a teddy bear ready for “tummy time,” it becomes instantly charming and hilarious. The challenge of a blindfold and one-handed effort makes this game incredibly challenging and funny to watch.

Materials and Setup:

1. The “Cubs”: Provide several small, cute teddy bears (the size of a doll is ideal, around 12-15 inches). You’ll need one per team/player.
2. The “Gear”: Provide a few disposable newborn-size diapers and safety pins.
3. The Challenge: You will need thick blindfolds (one per player) or large scarves that completely block vision.

How to Play:

Divide guests into teams of 3–5 people. This works best as a relay race, requiring both speed and communication.

• The first player on the team is blindfolded and given the teddy bear and a diaper.
• The Task: They must successfully put the diaper on the bear, securing it with the sticky tabs (no safety pins needed for disposable diapers). They can only use one hand (the dominant hand should be placed behind their back).
• The Twist: Their teammates can shout directions and moral support, but they cannot physically touch the bear, the diaper, or the player.
• Once the diaper is secured (checked by the host or a judge), the player removes the blindfold and tags the next teammate, passing the bear and a new diaper.

Why It Works:

Watching adults try to manipulate a diaper and sticky tabs with only one hand while blindfolded is guaranteed comedy. The communication element also adds a fun layer of teamwork and chaotic energy. This is arguably the most memorable of the competitive bear baby shower games on the list.

Winner Selection:

The team that diapers all their bears correctly and fastest wins. A fun prize for this competition could be a collection of self-care items, as they definitely earned a rest after that demanding “tummy time”!

Decor, Favors, and Presentation Tips

The success of your bear baby shower games isn’t just about the rules; it’s about the overall presentation. Integrating the game elements seamlessly into your existing bear or woodland decor will make the whole event feel polished and professional.

A. Themed Prizes: Sweet Treats and Cozy Goods

Avoid generic prizes like gift cards (unless they are for a very specific theme-related item). Elevate the experience by offering prizes that match the cozy, sweet, or woodland theme:

• Sweet Treats: Small, beautifully packaged jars of local honey or gourmet jam; bear-shaped sugar cookies; bags of high-quality hot cocoa mix with miniature marshmallows.
• Cozy Comforts: Scented candles with woodsy scents like pine or cedar; fuzzy socks or soft throw blankets; premium loose-leaf tea sets.
• DIY Kits: Small kits for making s’mores or a single-serving mug cake.

B. Setup Aesthetics: Woodland Charm

Use your game stations as part of the overall decor. The presentation of the bear baby shower games should be as charming as the theme itself.

• Plaid and Burlap: Use plaid tablecloths, runners, or accents to invoke a cabin or lodge feel. Burlap adds a rustic, woodland texture.
• Woodland Greenery: Incorporate small moss accents, pinecones, and simple green garlands around your game displays.
• Bear Props: Use miniature teddy bears, small wooden signs, or honey-colored lanterns to decorate the edges of your game tables. For the “Feed the Bear” game, ensuring the bear cutout is painted in warm, rustic colors rather than bright neon ones will maintain the cozy atmosphere.
• Signage: Hand-written or beautifully printed calligraphy signs using simple wooden frames elevate the look of every game instruction.

C. Music: The Perfect Soundtrack

Don’t let the music be an afterthought. The right soundtrack sets the mood for all your cozy bear baby shower games.

• Ambient & Natural: Curate a playlist of instrumental music, acoustic covers, or nature sounds (gentle streams, quiet forest ambiance) to play softly in the background.
• Thematic Tunes: Include subtle references to bear or woodland themes, such as quiet jazz versions of classic Disney songs from Winnie the Pooh or The Jungle Book.
• Lullabies: Mix in gentle, instrumental versions of famous lullabies to remind everyone of the purpose of the celebration.

Conclusion: Wrapping up the Celebration

A bear-themed shower is inherently heartwarming, sweet, and comforting. By choosing these six creative and well-integrated bear baby shower games, you guarantee that your celebration will be full of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories for the parents-to-be.

Remember the ultimate goal: to relax, embrace the cozy atmosphere, and enjoy celebrating the impending arrival of the little cub. With these unique activities, your guests won’t just be playing games; they’ll be immersed in the charming, fun world you’ve created.

We’ve covered everything from “Guess the Gummy Bears” to the competitive “Teddy Bear Tummy Time.” We want to hear from you! What was your favorite bear character growing up? Share your ideas in the comments and let us know which of these bear baby shower games you plan to try!

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