It's time for the baby shower, and one of the most notorious baby shower activities is playing some simple games. Easy baby shower games will give everyone a chance to have a little fun while they are mingling and celebrating the occasion. Games can also help pass the time in case things are not going as smoothly as planned.

Although most people have played many of the traditional baby shower games, a great way to keep everyone interested is to mix in a few games that aren't as common. Remember that when it comes to shower games, just be creative and have fun. Don't feel pressure to come up with amazing activities. Everyone will still have fun regardless of the games.

A very popular baby shower game that takes very little effort and planning is to play the clothespin game. When all of the guests arrive, they get either a baby diaper pin or a clothespin and they connect it to their clothes. Whenever anyone says the words "baby" for the duration of the game, the person who said it has to give their pin to the person who heard them say it. At the end of the game, whoever has collected the most pins wins a small prize. This game is fun because most people will not be able to avoid saying "baby" while at a baby shower.

Baby trivia is a great way to encourage the guests to bond, and it will no doubt leave everyone laughing and having a good time. Depending on how many people are in attendance, divide the guests into at least two teams and ask them trivia questions.

However, instead of general trivia, tailor the questions so that they relate to the parents-to-be. You can ask questions such as: When did the happy couple meet? What day is the baby supposed to be born? Just make sure you don't ask questions that are so obscure that no one knows the answers. It is a good idea to ask general questions, instead of more difficult ones that only a few people would know. This will keep the game interesting and keep everyone on their toes.

Everyone loves to look at baby pictures, so prior to the shower, have the guests email you a copy of their own baby pictures. On the day of the shower, put all of the pictures on a poster board and have the guests guess which picture belongs to each guest. You don't have to have a prize for this game, but it will just be a fun way for everyone to catch a glimpse of everyone's childhood. It is also a good idea to have baby pictures of the mommy and daddy-to-be on the board as well.

A fun and easy baby shower game that never goes out of style is the guess how many ____ are in the baby bottle game. Fill a baby bottle with some type of small candy and have those who attend guess the total count of pieces of candy contained in the bottle. Just make sure you have an accurate count of the candy so you can accurately choose a winner.

Keep in mind that no matter what games you choose, the guests will have a fun time celebrating the upcoming birth.