Baby Food Race
Introduction
Looking for a baby shower game that never fails? Try the Baby Food Race. It’s silly, a little sloppy, and exactly the kind of chaos that makes showers memorable. Trust me, once the spoons start flying, everyone’s laughing and someone’s phone is always out snapping pictures.
The premise is simple: pairs of guests compete to finish a jar of baby food as quickly as possible. The twist? They’re blindfolded. One person does the feeding, the other does the eating, and together they try to make it work without wearing most of the carrots or peas on their shirts. It’s fast, funny, and a little ridiculous in the best way.
This one doesn’t take much prep, but a little forethought makes all the difference. First things first: check in with your guests about allergies or food restrictions. The last thing you want is someone winning the game and then wishing they hadn’t taken part. A quick ask ahead of time saves the laughs from turning into regrets.
Choose flavors that are safe for everyone but still funny enough to get reactions. (Mashed peas always make for great faces in photos.)
Set up a little “game zone” so things don’t get too messy. Lay down a washable tablecloth, keep napkins and spoons within reach, and put a trash bin close by. It’s not glamorous, but it makes cleanup easy and keeps the focus on the fun instead of the mess.
What You’ll Need
- Jars of pureed baby food: Carrot, peas, apple, or anything else you find. Bonus points if you mix it up with some unusual flavors to keep guests guessing.
- Baby spoons: Smaller spoons are not only on-theme, but they also make the race take just long enough to get funny.
- Blindfolds: Scarves, sleep masks, or even bandanas work. Just make sure they’re clean and comfortable.
- Napkins or bibs: Trust me, things will get messy. A stack of paper towels or even a pack of baby bibs keeps everyone smiling instead of stressing about stains.
- Prizes: Keep it silly and simple. Think a $10 coffee card, a quirky mug, or, if you want a laugh, hand the winners a jar of baby food dressed up with a bow.
- Pro tip: Pick up a few extra jars so you can run more than one round. Once the giggles start, people usually want another go.
How to Play
- Here’s where the fun begins:
- Divide your players into pairs. One person will be the “feeder” and the other the “eater.”
- Blindfold both people in the pair yes, both! This is where things get silly.
- Hand the feeder a baby spoon and a jar of puree.
- At the host’s signal, the race starts. Each feeder tries to get as much baby food into their partner’s mouth as possible. (Spoiler alert: a lot of it won’t make it that far.)
- The pair that finishes their jar first wins the prize!
- It’s chaotic, it’s funny, and it makes for some of the best baby shower photos you’ll ever see.
- The obvious winner is the pair that empties their jar the fastest. But don’t stop there hand out extra prizes for things like:
- Messiest Team: whoever wears more food than they eat.
- Cleanest Finishers: the neatest eaters.
- Best Photo Moment: if you caught a hilarious shot on camera.
- These extra awards keep everyone laughing and make more people feel included.
Fun Variations
Relay Race Style: Want to crank up the chaos? Line up a few jars instead of just one. The feeder can’t stop after finishing the first they’ve got to power through every single jar to win. Watching the determination (and the mess) builds the laughs with every spoonful.
Flavor Challenge: Remove the labels and make guests guess the flavor as they eat. (Just make sure the blindfolded player is okay with surprises!)
Kids vs. Adults: If children are at the shower, let them take on the adults the little ones usually show the grown-ups how it’s done.
Relay Race Style: Want to crank up the chaos? Line up a few jars instead of just one. The feeder can’t stop after finishing the first they’ve got to power through every single jar to win. Watching the determination (and the mess) builds the laughs with every spoonful.
Why Guests Love It
- There’s something about this game that instantly gets everyone laughing it’s goofy, unpredictable, and just the right kind of messy.
- Even the guests who usually hang back can’t resist jumping in, whether they’re actually playing or just cracking up from the sidelines.
- It takes almost no time to explain, runs fast, and somehow every round ends in a ridiculous moment nobody saw coming.
- The baby theme ties in perfectly watching grown adults wrestle with baby food is oddly hilarious every single time.
- By the end, everyone’s got a few new inside jokes and a bunch of photos they’ll be laughing at long after the party’s over.
Conclusion
The truth is, the Baby Food Race isn’t really about finishing the jar first it’s about the chaos along the way. Guests laugh until their sides hurt, someone always ends up wearing more food than they eat, and the photos are the kind you’ll be sending around in the family group chat for weeks.
That’s what makes it a highlight of almost any baby shower. It’s silly, lighthearted, and gives everyone whether they’re playing, cheering, or snapping pictures a shared memory to take home.
So stock up on jars, hand out the blindfolds, and let the madness begin. Just make sure you’ve got a stack of napkins ready, because trust me, things are about to get messy.
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