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Pin the Dummy on the Baby is a lighthearted baby shower game based on the familiar “pin the tail on the donkey” activity. Players try to place a paper dummy, also called a pacifier, as close as possible to the baby’s mouth while blindfolded. The game is quick to prepare, easy to explain, and suitable for mixed-age guests.
This free printable is useful for baby showers, family celebrations, classroom parties, and community events. It works especially well when guests do not know one another because it gives everyone a simple way to participate and laugh together. The activity can also be adapted for a boy-themed, girl-themed, or neutral shower by using matching decorations, paper colors, or stickers.
What You Need
- A printed baby poster or game sheet
- One paper dummy for each player
- Scissors
- Tape, reusable adhesive, or small pieces of double-sided tape
- A blindfold or scarf
- A wall or flat display area
For a more durable game, print the main page on cardstock or mount it onto poster board. If you are hosting a larger shower, consider printing the baby image at a larger size through a local print shop.
How to Play
- Print the baby picture and the dummy pieces.
- Cut out one dummy for every participant. Write each player’s name on the back so the pieces are easy to identify.
- Hang the baby picture at a comfortable height, leaving enough open space around it for players to move safely.
- Blindfold the first player and gently turn them around a few times.
- Give the player a dummy with tape attached and let them place it on the poster.
- Repeat with each guest. The winner is the person whose dummy is closest to the baby’s mouth.
For younger children or guests who do not want to be blindfolded, let them face away from the poster or use a shorter turning routine. You can also add a timer, award separate prizes for closest placement and funniest attempt, or let guests play in teams.
Printing Tips
- Choose US Letter paper in the printer settings for standard home printing.
- Select “actual size” or “100% scale” when accurate proportions matter.
- Turn off “fit to page” if the printable already matches your paper size.
- Use color mode for a brighter poster, or use grayscale to save ink.
- Print a test page first to check margins and image placement.
- Use removable adhesive on painted walls to reduce the risk of marks.
Keep the game area clear of furniture and supervise children when using scissors, pushpins, or small paper pieces. With a poster, a handful of paper dummies, and a few minutes of preparation, this printable creates an inexpensive activity that keeps baby shower guests involved.
Where to Find and Print Pin The Dummy On The Baby Free Printable Free Printable
Pin the Dummy on the Baby – Baby Shower Game
A free baby shower game resource with a printable baby image designed for guests to place a dummy closest to the baby’s mouth.
www.twinkl.ca
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