This baby shower scavenger hunt list holds 146 scored items for three games. The bag hunt has 58 things a guest may be carrying, from a pen for 1 point to a pacifier for 5, with 14 more on a phone. The room hunt has 35 baby things to hide and 16 to spot at any shower. Find a guest has 23 lines.
Run the bag hunt from one phone
Press In your bag: everyday, choose 20 and read each line aloud. Guests hold the item up. Say before you start whether the first hand scores or everyone who has it does. Close with In your bag: long shots, such as earplugs or a lint roller for 5 points. Nothing comes from the gift table. At a seated shower, Print one list per table.
Hide the room hunt the night before
Press Hidden around the room, Lock what you own or can borrow and Swap the rest. Hide small things among look-alikes: the baby spoon in the cutlery, the board book on a shelf, the two socks far apart. Keep everything in plain sight and below shoulder height, so nobody opens a drawer. No props? Spot it at the shower needs none: a loose balloon, a diaper cake, the letters B, A, B and Y.
Tips
Give guests ten minutes and a pencil each. Most points wins, and a tie goes to whoever found the nail clippers.
A guest who left their bag in the car plays On your phone: 14 lines, from the invitation to a saved lullaby.
Find a guest works as the icebreaker while people arrive. Anyone may pass on a line.
Questions and answers
How do the points work?
The score sits under every line: 30 items are worth 1 point, 45 worth 2, 44 worth 3 and 27 worth 5. The values are a judgment of how rare a find is, so lip balm scores 1 and a rubber duck in a bag scores 5. The host's ruling is final, including on whether lilac counts as pink.
Does it work for a co-ed or office shower?
Yes. No line assumes who the guests are, whether they have children, or whether the baby is a boy or a girl. A bag can be a backpack, a laptop bag or a jacket pocket. At work, skip the hiding and pair the phone list with Find a guest.
How many items should I print?
Ten for a round between cake and presents, twenty for the main game. Twenty is the longest list the page deals, so print two deals for a longer sheet. Share sends your list to a co-host, who hides the room items while you answer the door.
Church Scavenger Hunt Ideas127 scored tasks for a youth group: finds around the building, Bible and hymnal look-ups, a quiet list for the service and 32 acts of service.
In your bag: a charging cable or a power bank2 points. The cable alone counts.
In your bag: a folded shopping bag2 points. Cloth or reusable plastic, rolled, folded or stuffed in a pocket.
In your bag: a hair tie1 point. Clips and bobby pins count. So does the one on your wrist.
In your bag: a keychain that is not a key1 point. A fob, a charm, a tag or a tiny flashlight.
In your bag: a mirror2 points. A compact counts. A phone camera does not.
In your bag: a nail file2 points. Emery board or metal.
In your bag: a notebook or a pad of sticky notes2 points. Paper only.
In your bag: a pack of tissues1 point. With at least one clean tissue left inside.
In your bag: a paper stamp card from a cafe2 points. Card or paper only. An app does not count.
In your bag: a pen1 point. Any pen that still writes. Test it on the corner of your own sheet.
In your bag: a receipt1 point. Crumpled counts. Nobody has to read out what you bought.
In your bag: a water bottle1 point. Empty counts.
In your bag: an adhesive bandage2 points. Still in its wrapper. One with cartoons on it earns a cheer and the same 2 points.
In your bag: an umbrella2 points. Folding or full size.
In your bag: gum or mints1 point. The packet must still have one in it.
In your bag: hand cream2 points. A tube, a tin or a free sample sachet.
In your bag: hand sanitizer1 point. Any size bottle, full or nearly empty.
In your bag: headphones1 point. Wired or wireless, in a case or in a knot.
In your bag: lip balm1 point. Lipstick and gloss count too.
In your bag: something you could eat right now2 points. Sealed or half finished. The guest of honor gets first refusal.
In your bag: sunglasses1 point. In a case or loose at the bottom.
In your bag: three coins of three different values2 points. Any currency. The host checks that the values differ.
In your bag: baby things 18
In your bag: a bib or a burp cloth5 points. A muslin square counts.
In your bag: a child's sock or mitten5 points. One is enough. It usually is just one.
In your bag: a children's book5 points. Board book, picture book or coloring book.
In your bag: a clean diaper5 points. Yours before you walked in. Nothing comes out of a wrapped present.
In your bag: a crayon3 points. A broken half counts.
In your bag: a drawing made by a child5 points. On paper. The artist does not have to be yours.
In your bag: a hair bow or clip small enough for a toddler3 points. The host judges the size.
In your bag: a pacifier5 points. It must have arrived in your bag. The gift table is off limits.
In your bag: a pack of wet wipes2 points. Baby wipes or any other wet wipes, opened or not.
In your bag: a photo of a baby, printed on paper3 points. Any baby, including you.
In your bag: a rubber duck5 points. Stranger things have come out of a diaper bag.
In your bag: a small toy3 points. A toy car, a figure, a building brick. A keychain does not count.
In your bag: a snack packed for someone under five3 points. A pouch, a box of raisins, a bag of crackers.
In your bag: a spoon3 points. Any size, any material.
In your bag: a stain remover pen or wipe3 points. Anyone who carries one has met a toddler.
In your bag: a sticker3 points. On a sheet, or stuck to the lining of the bag.
In your bag: a teether or a rattle5 points. Anything made to be chewed or shaken by a baby.
In your bag: sunscreen2 points. Stick, spray or lotion.
In your bag: long shots 18
In your bag: a blank greeting card5 points. Any occasion. A thank-you card is the most useful one in this room.
In your bag: a book for grown-ups3 points. Paper only. Children's books score on their own line.
In your bag: a coin from the year you were born5 points. The date must be readable. You may keep the year to yourself and show only the host.
In your bag: a coin or note from another country3 points. Any country other than the one you are in.
In your bag: a deck of cards or a die5 points. One die is enough.
In your bag: a flashlight that is not your phone5 points. It must light up.
In your bag: a library card3 points. Expired cards count.
In your bag: a lint roller5 points. A clothes brush counts.
In your bag: a note in someone else's handwriting3 points. A card, a letter or a list. You do not have to read it out.
In your bag: a paper clip or a rubber band2 points. Loose at the bottom is where they usually live.
In your bag: a safety pin3 points. Any size. A diaper pin with a plastic head scores the same.
In your bag: a sewing kit or a spare button3 points. A button still in its little bag from a new shirt counts.
In your bag: a spare pair of glasses or a contact lens case3 points. Reading glasses count.
In your bag: a ticket stub3 points. Movie, train, concert or parking.
In your bag: a toothbrush3 points. In a case or a travel kit.
In your bag: an instruction leaflet5 points. For anything at all. Babies do not come with one.
In your bag: earplugs5 points. The guest of honor may ask to borrow them in a few months.
In your bag: something knitted or crocheted5 points. A glove, a pouch, a hat. Applause if you made it.
On your phone 14
On your phone: a calendar entry for the due date5 points. Proof of a very organized friend.
On your phone: a game or drawing app installed for a small child3 points. Anything a person under six has used on it.
On your phone: a lullaby or a nursery rhyme already saved3 points. In a playlist or a download. Searching for it now does not count.
On your phone: a photo of a baby animal2 points. Your own pet as a puppy or a kitten counts.
On your phone: a photo of a baby you know1 point. Show the host only, not the whole room.
On your phone: a photo of a stroller, a crib or a car seat3 points. A screenshot from your own gift shopping counts.
On your phone: a photo of tiny shoes or tiny socks5 points. In a shop, on a baby or in your hand.
On your phone: a photo of you as a baby3 points. A photo of a printed photo counts.
On your phone: a photo of you with the guest of honor2 points. From any year. The oldest one in the room gets a round of applause.
On your phone: a recipe you have saved2 points. One you could drop off at the new parents' door is best, and any recipe scores.
On your phone: a video of someone laughing3 points. Play three seconds of it for the host.
On your phone: an alarm set for before 6 a.m.2 points. Show the alarm screen. Switched off still counts.
On your phone: an app that plays white noise or sleep sounds5 points. Already installed.
On your phone: the invitation to this shower1 point. A text, an email or a photo of the card.
Hidden around the room 35
In the room: a baby bottle1 point. Look among the glasses and the vases.
In the room: a baby bowl with a suction base3 points. It sticks to a window or a tile as well as to a table.
In the room: a baby hairbrush3 points. Palm sized, with very soft bristles.
In the room: a baby hat2 points. Possibly on something that is not a baby.
In the room: a baby spoon3 points. Short, with a soft tip. Check the cutlery.
In the room: a bath thermometer5 points. It floats, and it is often shaped like an animal. Say what it is for to claim it.
In the room: a bib1 point. Often tied to a chair back.
In the room: a board book2 points. Thick card pages. Check the shelves of grown-up books.
In the room: a bottle brush3 points. Check the jar of kitchen utensils.
In the room: a burp cloth2 points. It may be over the shoulder of a guest who agreed to wear it.
In the room: a clean diaper1 point. Folded flat, it passes for a napkin.
In the room: a cloth book or a crinkle toy3 points. Soft pages that rustle. Try between the sofa cushions.
In the room: a crib mobile or a hanging toy2 points. Hung where you can reach it from the floor.
In the room: a hooded baby towel2 points. The hood is a pocket sewn across one corner.
In the room: a jar or pouch of baby food2 points. Look on the food table, then read the label twice.
In the room: a nasal aspirator5 points. The rubber bulb for clearing a tiny nose. Name it correctly to claim the 5.
In the room: a night light3 points. Plugged in and glowing, which is hard to notice in a bright room.
In the room: a onesie1 point. A one-piece bodysuit with snaps at the bottom.
In the room: a pacifier2 points. Small enough to hang from a door handle or a lamp switch.
In the room: a pacifier clip5 points. A short ribbon with a clip at one end. Say what it is for to claim it.
In the room: a pack of baby wipes1 point. Probably near the napkins.
In the room: a pair of baby mittens3 points. Thin cotton, no thumbs. They stop a newborn scratching.
In the room: a pair of baby shoes2 points. Try the row of adult shoes by the door.
In the room: a rattle1 point. Do not shake it to call the others over.
In the room: a rubber duck1 point. Any color of duck.
In the room: a sippy cup2 points. A cup with a lid and a spout.
In the room: a sleep sack5 points. A wearable blanket with armholes. It may be hanging with the coats.
In the room: a stacking ring or a wooden block2 points. Look beside things of the same color.
In the room: a stuffed animal1 point. It may be sitting in a chair like a guest.
In the room: a swaddle blanket3 points. A large thin square, often muslin. It can pass for a throw or a scarf.
In the room: a teething ring3 points. A ring made for sore gums. Say what it is for to claim it.
In the room: a tube of diaper cream3 points. Read the label. It may be standing with the hand lotions.
In the room: baby nail clippers5 points. The smallest thing on the list.
In the room: one baby sock2 points. Its partner is hidden somewhere else and scores on its own line.
In the room: the other baby sock3 points. The pair is never in one place. Both socks make 5 points.
Spot it at the shower 16
At the shower: a balloon that has come loose2 points. Only if one has. Do not help it along.
At the shower: a diaper cake or a towel cake3 points. Look only. Somebody rolled every one of those.
At the shower: a food on the table that is a smaller version of itself2 points. Mini sandwiches, mini cupcakes, baby carrots.
At the shower: a gift bag with an animal on it1 point. Look, do not open.
At the shower: a handmade gift3 points. Knitted, sewn, baked or built. The maker confirms it.
At the shower: a number in the room that matches the day of the due date3 points. A clock face, a book spine, a calendar. The host announces the day.
At the shower: a photo of the parents-to-be on display1 point. On a wall, a shelf or the welcome sign.
At the shower: a plant with a new leaf or bud2 points. New growth, to suit the day.
At the shower: a ribbon curled with scissors1 point. On a gift or a balloon string.
At the shower: a stork, a duck or an elephant in the decorations1 point. On a banner, a napkin, a cake or a card.
At the shower: something in the room older than the guest of honor3 points. A clock, a chair, or a relative who volunteers.
At the shower: something soft, something that rattles and something that squeaks5 points. All three shown to the host together. Nothing comes out of a wrapped gift.
At the shower: the guest book, wishes jar or advice cards1 point. Fill yours in while you are standing there.
At the shower: the letters B, A, B and Y2 points. On a banner, blocks, a cake or a card. The four letters may come from different places.
At the shower: three things in the room that come as a pair2 points. Candlesticks, salt and pepper, slippers. Twins of anything.
At the shower: wrapping paper with no pink and no blue in it2 points. The host settles arguments about lilac.
Find a guest 23
Find a guest born in a different decade from you1 point. They confirm the decade. Nobody has to give a year.
Find a guest who can do an animal noise fit for a bedtime story2 points. You pick the animal. The nearest three guests judge.
Find a guest who can name three picture books without pausing2 points. Any three. You are the judge of the pause.
Find a guest who can recite a whole nursery rhyme2 points. Start to finish, no skipped lines.
Find a guest who can say baby in three languages3 points. English counts as one.
Find a guest who can swaddle a stuffed animal in a napkin5 points. The host judges whether the bear could wriggle out.
Find a guest who has a baby photo of themselves with them3 points. On paper or on a phone.
Find a guest who has already offered to babysit2 points. A promise made at this party counts, and the host may write it down.
Find a guest who is wearing something handmade3 points. Jewelry, knitwear or a bag. The wearer confirms it.
Find a guest who is wearing yellow or green1 point. Any shade, any item.
Find a guest who knew the guest of honor before the age of ten3 points. School friends, cousins and siblings all count.
Find a guest who knows the birthstone or the flower of the due month5 points. The host looks it up to check.
Find a guest who knows what their own first word was3 points. They tell you the word. Family legend counts as proof.
Find a guest who still owns a toy from their own childhood2 points. They name the toy. It does not have to be in the room.
Find a guest who will sing you the first verse of a lullaby3 points. Sung, not spoken, to you alone or to the room. Their choice.
Find a guest who wrapped their gift themselves1 point. A gift bag does not count as wrapping.
Find a guest whose birthday is in the same month as the due date3 points. The host announces the month. The guest initials your sheet.
Find a guest with a middle name they are happy to share1 point. Write it down for the parents-to-be. No obligation.
Find a guest with the same first initial as you2 points. First names only.
Find a guest with the same number of brothers and sisters as you2 points. Compare numbers, then initial each other's sheets.
Find one guest who is an oldest child and one who is a youngest2 points. Two sets of initials. An only child can sign for either.
Find the guest who traveled farthest to be here2 points. Ask around. One guest can initial several sheets.
Find two guests who met for the first time today2 points. Both initial your sheet. Introducing them yourself counts.
How this list was compiled: Written for this site by its editors in September 2026: original lists for three baby shower hunts. The bag hunt has three parts (everyday things, baby things and long shots), with a phone list beside it. The room hunt lists baby things a host sets out in plain sight and things to spot at any shower with nothing set out. The guest hunt is a list of guests to find. Every line was screened against the site's rules: nothing about bodies, pregnancy, fertility or whether a guest has children; nothing that assumes the baby's sex or that the guests are all women; nothing bought, nothing taken from a wrapped gift, no drinking, and guest tasks that any guest may decline. Point values (1, 2, 3 or 5) are the editors' judgment of how rare a find is, not a standard. That themed games are a usual part of a baby shower, and that mixed and workplace showers have become more common, follows https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_shower, checked 2026-09-18. Licence: own work