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A free printable pin the dummy on the baby game is a simple, low-cost activity for a baby shower, gender reveal party, or family celebration. The game uses a printable baby picture and several dummy, also called pacifier, pieces. Guests take turns trying to place a dummy as close as possible to the baby’s mouth while blindfolded.
This activity is useful when you want a game that needs very little preparation and works for guests of different ages. It can serve as an icebreaker at the beginning of a shower, fill a short gap between activities, or provide a lighthearted competition during the gift-opening portion of the event. It is also easy to adapt for a neutral, boy-themed, girl-themed, or colorful party.
What You Need
- One printed baby poster or game sheet
- Printed dummy pieces for each player
- Scissors
- Tape, removable adhesive, or reusable mounting putty
- A blindfold
- A wall or other flat display area
- A pen for writing players’ names
How to Play
- Print the baby image and dummy pieces. Cut out one dummy for every player.
- Write each guest’s name on their dummy so the pieces can be identified after the game.
- Attach the baby poster to a wall at a comfortable height. Leave enough open space around it for guests to stand and move safely.
- Blindfold the first player and gently turn them around a few times, if appropriate for the group.
- Hand the player a dummy with a small piece of tape or removable adhesive attached to the back.
- Allow the player to place the dummy on the poster. The winner is the person whose dummy is closest to the baby’s mouth.
For a faster version, skip the spinning and use a short timer. For a larger group, divide guests into teams or award separate prizes for the closest placement and the funniest placement.
Practical Printing Tips
Use standard US letter paper for convenient home printing. Choose cardstock rather than ordinary copy paper for the dummy pieces so they are easier to handle and less likely to curl. Print the poster at actual size unless the file instructions specify another setting. Check the preview before printing and turn off options such as “fit to page” if exact dimensions matter.
If you want a larger display, print the poster through a local copy shop or use a home printer’s poster or tiled-printing option. Test one page first to confirm that the colors, margins, and image size look right. Use removable adhesive on painted walls, and avoid sharp pins around children. Keep the game pieces away from babies and toddlers because small parts can be a choking hazard.
Where to Find and Print Free Printable Pin The Dummy On The Baby
Pin the Dummy on the Baby – Baby Shower Game
A free baby shower game resource with a printable baby image and instructions for placing the dummy closest to the baby’s mouth.
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