How to Host a Baby Shower: Games, Invitations & Badges
By Bumbles & Boo | Published: 2026-10-24
Category: How-to Guides
Plan a memorable baby shower with our step-by-step guide covering games, invitations, and rosette badges. Get practical tips for a stress-free celebration.
Quick answer
Start with a theme, then choose a game like Pin the Dummy on the Baby, send themed invitations, and finish with a rosette badge for the guest of honor.
Why a theme ties everything together
A clear theme makes decisions easier and creates a cohesive look. A cloud or bee theme, for example, can guide your invitation design, game choice, and accessories like the Mummy to Bee rosette badge. Without a theme, decorations and activities can feel mismatched.
How to plan your baby shower in 4 steps
- Choose a theme: Pick a theme like clouds or bees to unify invitations, games, and accessories. Write down two or three color ideas and stick to them.
- Send invitations early: Order fill-in invitations at least 3 weeks before the date. Use the cloud baby shower invitations or a design that matches your theme. Write the date, time, location, and RSVP info clearly. A common mistake is forgetting to include a registry link or gift preference.
- Plan one group game: Select a simple activity like Pin the Dummy on the Baby. Set up the poster and blindfold before guests arrive. Have a small prize ready for the winner. Avoid games that require too much setup or explanation—keep it light and fun.
- Honor the mum-to-be with a badge: Give the guest of honor a rosette badge like the Mummy to Bee design to wear during the party. It makes a great photo prop and conversation starter. Double-check the badge is comfortable to pin on fabric without damaging the outfit.
Products that help your baby shower
- Pin the Dummy on the Baby – Baby Shower Game: Pin the Dummy on the Baby is a baby shower game that turns a familiar party challenge into a baby-themed activity. Guests of all ages can play, and it requires only the supplied poster, blindfold, and stickers.
Pin the Dummy on the Baby – Baby Shower Game - Mummy to Bee Baby Shower Rosette Badge: The Mummy to Bee rosette badge celebrates the mum-to-be with a green rosette, ribbon tails and a bee motif. Wearing the badge makes the guest of honor feel special and reinforces a bee theme throughout the event.
Mummy to Bee Baby Shower Rosette Badge - Cloud Baby Shower Invitations, Pack of 12: These mint-green cloud baby shower invitations give your celebration a coordinated start. The cloud-shaped design introduces the theme before guests arrive, and the fill-in format lets you customize details.
