Printable Baby Shower Bingo Cards, Free

Q: Should the list match the registry?

It helps. Copy the main registry items into Words and more squares will match what gets opened, so the game moves faster. Keep the general list if you want a slower game with more surprises.

The quiet game for gift-opening time

Gift opening is the slowest part of a baby shower. The guest of honor unwraps one present at a time while twenty people watch, and the room drifts toward the snack table. Bingo gives everyone something to do. Each guest holds a card of baby items such as burp cloths, a onesie or a diaper pail, and crosses off whatever the parent opens. When a row is full, the guest says Bingo quietly or holds up a hand.

Nobody has to prepare a prize list or call a word, because the gifts are the caller. That makes it a calm game that suits grandmothers and coworkers as well as close friends. You can also hand cards out as guests arrive so the card fills up while they chat.

These cards come from 53 items and every card is different, so printing 16 for a party of 16 means no two guests have the same grid. Put the cards in a basket by the door with a pencil on each. Prizes are optional: a candle, a small plant or a box of chocolates from the host is plenty.

Words on these bingo cards

Burp cloths
Onesie
Diapers
Baby wipes
Bottles
Pacifiers
Swaddle blankets
Baby socks
Bibs
Rattle
Teething ring
Stuffed animal
Board books
Baby lotion
Baby shampoo
Hooded towel
Washcloths
Crib sheets
Crib mobile
Night light
Sound machine
Baby monitor
Stroller
Diaper bag
Diaper pail
Changing pad
Nursing pillow
Play mat
Activity gym
Baby carrier
Sleep sack
Hat and mittens
Receiving blankets
Nail clippers
Thermometer
Bottle brush
Bottle warmer
Baby spoons
Sippy cup
Gift card
Handmade quilt
Wooden blocks
Baby book
Photo frame
Cardigan
Booties
Pajamas
Rocking chair
Laundry basket
Baby hangers
Bath toys
Baby bathtub
Car seat

Running the game while presents are opened

Give each guest a card and pencil when they arrive. Use Number of cards to print slightly more than your guest list, and keep the extras for late arrivals.
Tell guests the rule once: cross off any gift that matches a square as it is unwrapped. Free space in the middle counts already.
The first guest with a full row, column or diagonal says Bingo and shows the card. Check it against what was opened, and give the prize.
If the gifts run out before anyone wins, give the prize to the guest with the most squares marked.

Questions about baby shower bingo

Should the list match the registry?

It helps. Copy the main registry items into Words and more squares will match what gets opened, so the game moves faster. Keep the general list if you want a slower game with more surprises.

How many cards for how many guests?

One per guest, plus two or three spare. The page prints up to 100 at a time, two to a sheet on Letter or A4.

Does it work for a sprinkle or a couples shower?

Yes. It works at any party where gifts are opened, including a sprinkle for a second baby or a shower for both parents. The items are neutral, and you can remove any you do not want.

Is a prize required?

No. Plenty of hosts skip prizes and treat it as a quiet activity. If you want one, keep it small.

Printable baby shower bingo cards