20 Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Planning a baby shower and want to make it truly unforgettable? Why not sprinkle in some adventure with these baby shower scavenger hunt ideas? Scavenger hunt ideas like this excite everyone, laughing their way through clever clues, and uncovering surprises that celebrate the newest little bundle of joy.
Whether you’re all about sweet baby-themed puzzles or laugh-out-loud challenges, we’ve got ideas for your guests to talk about your shower for years to come. Get ready to mix fun, friendship, and laughter!
This list is full of ideas that anyone can prepare for a baby shower. It’s all about having fun!
Baby-Themed Object Hunts
These ideas involve finding baby-related items around the event space, making it easy for guests to connect with the shower theme.
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Diaper Dash
Hide clean diapers around the venue. Each diaper has a mini prize or clue tucked inside. Guests can hunt for them and open the diapers to see their reward.
Bottle Bonanza
Place baby bottles (filled with candy or small trinkets) in random spots. Clues can guide participants to their location, or they can simply be scattered for guests to find.
Toy Safari
Hide small stuffed animals, pacifiers, or baby toys around the room. Guests must collect as many as they can. Add a challenge by assigning points to different types of toys.
Monogram Mystery
Create a list of baby items that start with particular letters — like “B” for bib, “P” for pacifier. Guests must find items that match the list around the space.
Baby Book Search
Scatter classic baby books, like Goodnight Moon or The Very Hungry Caterpillar, around the venue. Provide clues pointing to where they’re hidden.
Riddle and Clue-Based Hunts
Perfect for adding an element of mystery, these hunts use riddles or clever instructions to keep guests on their toes.
Crib Clue Chase
Write riddles related to baby gear, like strollers, bottles, or cribs. Each solved riddle leads to the next clue and, finally, a prize.
The Nursery Trail
Hide small pictures of nursery items around the space with clues leading to the next one. The final clue lands participants at a small prize stash.
Baby Name Puzzle
Provide clues connected to famous baby names (like “Emma” or “Liam”) and have guests find them written on hidden cards around the venue.
Guess the Baby Food
Create a scavenger hunt featuring jars of baby food. Guests must solve clues to find jars and guess the flavors for points or prizes.
Baby Milestone Hunt
Hide cards describing baby milestones (e.g., “First Steps” or “First Tooth”) and give clues based on parenting tips to find them.
Interactive and Activity-Based Hunts
For groups who love hands-on fun, these hunts combine scavenging with creativity or interaction.
Onesie Quest
Scatter plain baby onesies and fabric markers or decals around the venue. Guests need to find all the supplies to design a custom outfit for the new baby.
Photo Match Hunt
Hide baby pictures of the parents-to-be around the event space. Guests must collect the pictures and guess which ones belong to the mom or dad.
Words of Wisdom Search
Scatter envelopes containing parenting tips around the space. Each envelope can be collected and read aloud to share tips with the parents-to-be.
Baby Bingo Scavenger Hunt
Create bingo cards with baby-related items or activities (like “Find a bib” or “Spot a pacifier”). Guests check off squares as they find or complete each task.
“Due Date” Countdown
Hide small clocks or calendars with different baby-related quotes or countdown messages, leading participants through a timeline-style hunt.
Outdoor and Space-Expanding Hunts
If space allows, these ideas offer a chance to spread the fun into larger areas.
Baby Gear Adventure
Place items like strollers, high chairs, or diaper bags outdoors or across the event space. Guests must follow clues to “build” a full set of gear.
Pacifier Hide-and-Seek
Hide plastic pacifiers in trees, bushes, or other outdoor spots. Guests must search high and low to collect them all.
Balloon Baby Hunt
Fill balloons with tiny rolled-up baby-related items or toy replicas. Scatter them outside, and guests pop them to find clues or surprises.
Yard Treasure Hunt
Use baby-themed trinkets (tiny shoes, rattles, etc.) as “treasures” hidden around a yard or venue. Guests follow a map or use riddles to guide their search.
Baby Shower Relay
Turn the hunt into a relay race! Teams find baby items scattered across the space and complete tasks like diapering a doll to make it more interactive.
Baby Shower Printables
Check out these great resources to help with baby shower planning:
With these baby shower scavenger hunt ideas, you’ll keep guests entertained while staying on theme. They’re easy to adapt to any venue, budget, or group size and will leave lasting memories!
