How to play What's That Baby Gadget?
- 1Identify the generic product category from its function; brand names are optional.
- 2Clues describe identity, not a recommendation or safety claim.
- 3Use the hint or skip unfamiliar products without penalty.
Scoring and fair answers
Award one point for the generic category or a listed common name.
Choose 5, 10 or all 15 questions. Hints and timers are optional. The host awards points; guests do not need accounts.
Running What's That Baby Gadget? at your shower
About 10 minutes for all 15 questions; a shorter set takes proportionally less.
- 1Read each description aloud with a straight face; the more ordinary your tone, the funnier the odd ones sound.
- 2Let teams answer with a generic name. Nobody needs to know a brand.
- 3After the reveal, let parents in the room say whether they ever used one. That is often the best part.
- 4If you are also playing The Price Is Right, play this one first, because that game shows product names that would give some of these away.
Group size, in person or remote
Any size. Spoken answers keep large co-ed rooms moving, and small groups can play individually. Over video, guests type the product in chat.
Who it suits
Co-ed showers, parents-to-be still building a registry and guests who have not shopped for a baby in years.
Pick something else if…
Your guests would rather not talk about feeding and health gear, since a few products cover those. Baby Animal Names avoids the topic entirely.
Pairs well with
Best for
Co-ed showers and crowds who haven't bought baby gear in years.
Frequently asked questions
What gadgets are in the game?+
Fifteen product categories, from everyday gear such as a baby monitor to newer feeding and sleep devices. The rest are not listed here, so the reveals stay a surprise. Brand names are never required.
Is it good for people without kids?+
It's one of the best games for them — the descriptions are funny and the gear is genuinely surprising if you haven't shopped for a baby lately.
Could it help with gift ideas?+
Yes — the reveals act as a low-key brainstorm of useful baby products for guests who still need to buy a gift.
How long does What's That Baby Gadget? take?+
About 10 minutes for all 15 questions. Six questions make a quick round if the lineup is already full.
Add What's That Baby Gadget? to your full show
All 15 questions, plus the other 19 games and 300 questions in total. One $9.99 Show Pass gives 30 days from purchase, with no subscription.