Hatching Fun: The Ultimate Guide to Easter Baby Shower Games

Spring has sprung, and with it comes a season of renewal, fresh blooms, and adorable new arrivals! If you’re planning a baby shower for a little one due near Easter, you’ve picked the most charming theme of all. A spring or Easter theme naturally brings vibrant pastels, sweet floral accents, and—most importantly—endless opportunities for truly delightful and memorable Easter baby shower games.

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Forget the awkward, tired shower activities. We’re diving into a carefully curated list of six themed games and activities, ranging from gentle icebreakers to fun, active challenges, all designed to make your celebration feel fresh, playful, and perfectly coordinated.

This guide provides everything you need: materials lists, detailed instructions, and pro tips to seamlessly execute the best Easter baby shower games your guests have ever played. Let’s get planning!

Part I: Setting the Scene—Charming Icebreakers and Guessing Games

The best baby showers start with low-key activities that allow guests to mingle, eat, and get comfortable without being thrown immediately into the spotlight. These Easter baby shower games are designed for easy participation during the arrival and appetizer period.

1. Guess the Bunny’s Baby Stats: The Prediction Perfected

This is a classic shower game—predicting the baby’s birth details—but we’re giving it a complete Easter makeover, transforming it into a lovely keepsake.

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The Concept and Materials

Instead of just a plain card, set up a dedicated “Guess the Bunny’s Baby Stats” station. Use a large poster or a framed chalkboard featuring a drawing or print of a sweet bunny nestled in a spring basket.

• Materials Needed:
  • A large, decorative sign or poster (The “Bunny in a Basket” graphic).
  • Small, coordinating cardstock prediction cards (perhaps cut into egg or carrot shapes).
  • Pens or pencils.
  • A designated collection box or jar.

How to Play

As guests arrive, direct them to the station. On their prediction card, they will make five key guesses:

1. Date of Birth: (Month, Day)
2. Time of Birth: (Hour, AM/PM)
3. Weight: (Pounds and Ounces)
4. Length: (Inches)
5. First Easter Outfit Color: (A great themed addition!)

Once completed, the guests drop their prediction cards into the box. This serves a dual purpose: it’s an immediate icebreaker, and the cards become a precious keepsake for the parents, read months later when the baby finally arrives.

Pro Tip: The Keepsake Value

Ensure the cards have a line for the guest’s name. When the actual baby stats are confirmed, the host can review the cards and mail the winner their prize, or the parents can save all the predictions in the baby’s memory box. This elevates the activity from a simple game to a cherished moment.

2. Egg-cellent Memory Match: Testing Baby Brains

Memory games are simple, fun, and can be themed perfectly for Easter by using a large basket as your display vehicle. This is one of the easiest Easter baby shower games to execute.

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The Concept and Materials

The goal is for guests to memorize a collection of tiny baby items displayed for a short time.

• Materials Needed:
  • A tray or shallow, wicker Easter basket.
  • 15 to 20 very small, common baby-related items (see list below).
  • A decorative Easter cloth, shawl, or blanket to cover the basket.
  • Paper and pens for guests.
• Sample Item List (Aim for diversity and small size):
  • Safety pin
  • Pacifier
  • Cotton swab
  • Tiny sock
  • Nail clipper
  • Baby spoon
  • Small plastic toy animal
  • Band-Aid
  • Teether
  • Small bottle of baby oil/lotion

How to Play

1. The “Peek in the Basket”: Gather the guests’ attention. Unveil the tray of items and allow everyone exactly 60 seconds to observe and memorize the contents. Encourage them to look closely!
2. Cover Up: After the minute is up, dramatically cover the basket with the cloth.
3. The Recall: Give guests three to five minutes to silently write down as many items as they can remember.
4. The Reveal: Once time is called, go through the list of items one by one. Guests tally their correct answers.

Winner and Scoring

The person who correctly lists the most items is the winner. For a fun tie-breaker, ask the tying guests to name an item that wasn’t on the tray (the person who names a false item first is out), or simply award a prize to both.

Part II: Getting Active—The Main Event Easter Baby Shower Games

Once everyone is relaxed, it’s time to transition into the main event activities. These Easter baby shower games require a bit more movement and interaction, making them perfect for generating excitement and laughter.

3. Diaper Raffle Bunny Hop: A Race for the Prize

This game brilliantly combines the function of a diaper raffle (getting those essential supplies!) with a fun, slightly competitive relay race.

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The Concept and Materials

Guests who brought a bag of diapers receive a raffle ticket. The winner of the raffle is determined by a physical challenge: hopping with an egg on a spoon.

• Materials Needed:
  • Raffle tickets (one per diaper bag contribution).
  • A prize for the Diaper Raffle winner (the Grand Prize).
  • A plastic or sturdy wooden spoon for each player.
  • One large, decorated plastic Easter egg per player (make sure they are sealed or sturdy).
  • Cones or tape to mark the start and finish lines.

Detailed Instructions

1. The Raffle Draw: Once all diapers have been collected, have the mother-to-be (or host) draw a designated number of tickets—usually 5 to 6. These guests are the “Hoppers” and will participate in the race. Note: The Grand Prize is reserved for the winner of this race.
2. The Setup: Line the Hoppers up at the starting line. Hand each person a spoon with a plastic egg balanced on the scoop.
3. The Rules: The rules are simple:
   • You must hop (two feet off the ground, like a bunny) or walk quickly with an exaggerated step (if hopping is an accessibility concern). No running is allowed.
   • If you drop the egg, you must stop, retrieve the egg using only your hands, and re-balance it on the spoon from the spot where it fell before continuing.
4. The Race: Yell “Go!” The Hoppers race to the finish line and back (or just one way, depending on your space).

Winner and Variations

The first Hopper to cross the finish line with their egg intact wins the Grand Diaper Raffle Prize.

• Accessibility Variation: If you have elderly or mobility-impaired guests, substitute the hopping action with walking quickly while holding a spoon handle with just two fingers.
• Team Variation: Turn it into a relay! If you have multiple people from the same family unit, have them tag each other after completing a leg of the course.

4. Baby Item Egg Hunt Scavenger Hunt: The Ultimate Team Challenge

This game is the centerpiece of your active entertainment. It gets guests moving and searching, perfectly fusing the Easter egg hunt tradition with baby shower objectives.

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The Concept and Materials

Teams hunt for eggs that contain clues—which are actually names of baby items. They must then find the corresponding physical baby item displayed in the room.

• Materials Needed:
  • 15–20 plastic Easter eggs per team (use different colors if you have multiple teams, e.g., blue eggs for Team A, pink for Team B).
  • Small slips of paper with common baby items written on them (one item per slip).
  • A display of the actual baby items corresponding to the slips (e.g., a package of wipes, a bottle, a large bib, a receiving blanket, a tub of diaper cream, a toy rattle). These items must be visible but scattered around the party area.
  • A master checklist for the host.

Detailed Instructions

1. Preparation (Crucial!): Before the party, hide the plastic eggs (containing the slips) in moderately challenging locations. Ensure that the actual baby items are clearly visible but not too close to the hidden eggs.
2. Team Formation: Divide guests into small teams of 3–4 people. Give each team a basket or bag to collect their eggs.
3. The Hunt: Announce the start of the hunt. Teams focus only on finding their designated color or set of eggs.
4. The Scavenge: Once a team has found all its eggs, they open them to reveal the slips. They must now race to collect the actual, physical item that matches each slip of paper. For example, if a slip says “bottle“, they must find the displayed baby bottle.
5. Verification: The team brings all their collected physical items and slips back to the host at the “Nest” (a central table) for verification.

Winner and Scoring

• The first team to correctly match all their collected item slips to the actual baby products and bring them back to the host wins.
• Complexity Tip: For a more challenging version of this Easter baby shower game, instead of writing the name of the item on the slip, write a rhyming riddle describing the item!

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Part III: Lasting Memories—Keepsake & Station Activities

These final two activities aren’t competitive games, but vital stations that allow guests to contribute lasting, personal gifts to the baby. They are perfect for quiet moments or as open-house activities throughout the shower.

5. Decorate a Bunny Onesie: A Craft for the Closet

Craft stations are always a hit because they allow guests to be creative and leave behind something truly unique for the baby’s first year.

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The Concept and Materials

Guests decorate plain baby onesies with fabric markers and Easter-themed designs, creating a custom wardrobe.

• Materials Needed:
  • Plain white or pastel-colored onesies (buy a variety of sizes, from 0–3 months up to 12 months, so the parents get use out of them over time).
  • Non-toxic fabric markers (look for a good variety of spring colors: pinks, greens, yellows, light blues).
  • Fabric paint (optional, for stenciling).
  • Cardboard inserts or thick paper to place inside the onesies (this prevents the markers from bleeding through).
  • Bunny, floral, chick, or carrot-shaped stencils.
  • A large sign that reads, “Spring into Style! Decorate a Bunny Onesie.”

Setup and Guidance

Set up a large table with plenty of light. Lay out the onesies and materials. Provide simple instruction cards:

1. Place a cardboard insert inside the onesie.
2. Choose your design: stencils for clean lines, or freehand drawing.
3. Theme suggestions: A simple bunny silhouette, tiny scattered carrots, spring flowers, or an encouraging phrase like “Little Peep” or “My First Easter.”
4. Crucial Care Tip: Remind guests to sign their name discreetly on the back or bottom of the onesie so the parents always remember who made it!

Fabric Care Pro-Tip

For guests using fabric paint or certain markers, you might want to add a note that the design will need to be heat-set by the parent (ironed) before washing to ensure the color holds. This demonstrates thoroughness and care.

6. Wishes for the Little Sprout: A Time Capsule of Love

This beautiful activity provides a heartfelt message or piece of advice that the parents can keep and share with their child years down the road.

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The Concept and Materials

Guests write down a message for the baby (The “Little Sprout”) to be read in the future.

• Materials Needed:
  • Small, quality cardstock cutouts shaped like carrots, flower petals, or leaves.
  • Fine-point pens (black or metallic gold look elegant).
  • A decorative, elegant glass jar, a beautiful wooden box, or a tiny, personalized Easter basket labeled, “Wishes for the Little Sprout.”

Suggested Writing Prompts

To help guests move beyond “I wish you happiness,” provide a few thoughtful prompts:

• “My favorite thing about your mom/dad is…”
• “My wish for you when you turn 18 is…”
• “A piece of advice I hope you always remember…”
• “A funny story about your parents I hope they tell you…”

The Future Reading

Instruct guests to place their completed card into the jar. Suggest to the mother-to-be that she open the jar on the baby’s first birthday, on graduation day, or even on the child’s 10th birthday—whenever she chooses, it will be a beautiful moment of reflection.

Part IV: Finishing Touches and Coordination

The perfect baby shower isn’t just about the Easter baby shower games; it’s about the atmosphere. The prizes, favors, and ambiance tie the entire spring theme together, ensuring every detail sings.

Prizes and Favors: Keeping the Theme Alive

When selecting prizes for your game winners, stick to the spring and Easter theme. Avoid generic gift cards and opt for items that feel special and seasonal.

• Tier 1 Prize Ideas (Grand Prizes):
  • A large, luxury chocolate bunny or gourmet Easter egg assortment.
  • A small, pre-planted flower basket (hyacinths or tulips).
  • A scented candle with a spring fragrance (e.g., lilac, rain, linen).
• Tier 2 Prize Ideas (Runner-Up Prizes):
  • Small packets of personalized flower seeds (for guests to plant at home).
  • Gourmet marshmallow “Peeps” or homemade bunny sugar cookies.
  • A bottle of specialty lemonade or sparkling rosé.

Favors: A Little Thank You

Send your guests home with something memorable.

• Edible Favors: Small bags of pastel jelly beans or foil-wrapped chocolate eggs.
• Themed Favors: Mini succulent plants (representing the “sprout” theme), personalized seed packets, or small bottles of handmade soap.

The Spring Soundtrack and Ambiance

Don’t overlook the background! Music and decor are the easiest ways to maintain that cheerful Easter vibe.

• Music: Create a playlist of upbeat, acoustic, or soft pop music—anything that feels light and airy. Reserve nursery rhymes or children’s music for the very end, or perhaps avoid it entirely, as the shower is primarily for the adults.
• Decor: Use a palette of soft pastels (mint, lavender, buttercup yellow) accented with classic white and greenery. Incorporate elements like faux nests, feather boas, and lots of fresh flowers (tulips, daisies, or baby’s breath) to enhance the Easter baby shower games aesthetic.

Conclusion: Hopping into Parenthood

Planning a baby shower is an act of love, and choosing a fun, coordinated theme like Easter makes the whole process delightful. By integrating these specific Easter baby shower games—from the laid-back prediction cards to the competitive egg-and-spoon race—you ensure every guest feels included and entertained.

You’ve got the perfect blueprint now: great icebreakers for arrival, active challenges for peak fun, and keepsake crafts for lasting memories.

We wish the parents-to-be all the best as they welcome their little sprout into the world this spring!

Do you need help creating the printable templates for the prediction cards or would you like to brainstorm ideas for the food menu to match this lovely theme?

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