Ladies and gentlemen, as someone who has attended numerous baby showers—yes, even a few of my own—I have a straightforward request: can we please put an end to the endless array of baby shower games? They simply aren’t enjoyable.
Let’s be candid. Who actually wants to guess which candy bar has been melted in a diaper to simulate a baby’s mess? It’s not cute, and it certainly isn’t funny. The notion that we should laugh about the inevitable chaos that new parents will face in a few weeks is misguided at best. With my three children, two dogs, and my own household responsibilities, I already have my hands full dealing with enough mess. The last thing I want at a gathering is to play games that remind me of more of it.
And then there are the trivia games. I did not attend a baby shower to take a quiz about the number of diapers a baby uses in a year or the staggering costs of raising a child today. This is not a knowledge competition, nor do I want to confront the financial realities that await new parents.
Asking guests to guess the size of the expectant mother’s belly is another cringe-worthy activity. We all know she’s large—she doesn’t need a reminder. And no, I don’t want to sniff jars of baby food to identify flavors. I can barely manage the task when it’s my own children who are eating it. I didn’t come to the shower to gag on someone else’s baby food.
Regarding the rapid-fire questions about how well I know the mother-to-be, let’s be real; I probably don’t know her well at all. If I’m here, it’s likely because of some distant relation or obligation—so no, I don’t know her favorite color, her birthday, or her first scraped knee. My own life is a whirlwind of events that I can barely keep straight.
And if I’m asked to pin another sperm on an egg one more time, there may be consequences. This is not an exaggeration. Nobody finds these activities enjoyable, and even the host knows it deep down. You won’t face any backlash for admitting it.
Instead of games, how about providing some refreshments and perhaps a drink or two? That would be far more appreciated! Let the expectant mother indulge in some delicious treats, open her gifts, and get back home to unwind and manage her own challenges.
For those considering alternatives to traditional baby showers, I recommend resources that can help with planning, such as this one for home insemination kits. Understanding the journey to parenthood is critical, and the NICHD offers excellent information on pregnancy.
In conclusion, let’s focus on supporting new parents in a way that actually resonates with them—through food, drinks, and good company, rather than games that nobody enjoys.
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