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Baby Shower Advice Cards: Prompts, Display & Keepsake Ideas

Sweet, low-pressure activity guests love. Free printable prompts, display ideas, timing, and how to preserve as a keepsake.

By BabyWelcome TeamUpdated 2025-01-13
Baby shower advice cards with printable prompts

What You Need

Advice cards supplies and printable templates

Essential Supplies

  • • Printable advice card templates
  • • Pens (variety of colors)
  • • Pretty box or album sleeves
  • • Ribbon for tying (optional)

How to Play

Step 1: Set Up Station

Place advice cards, pens, and prompts near the entrance or in a quiet corner. This allows guests to participate at their own pace throughout the shower.

Step 2: Write Advice

Guests write advice, wishes, or memories on their cards. Provide prompt starters to help those who might feel stuck or want inspiration.

Step 3: Collect & Prize

Collect cards in a pretty box or album. Randomly draw one card for a prize, or read a few aloud during the shower for shared moments.

Variations

Card Variations

  • • "When you're up at 3 AM..." prompts: Funny, relatable advice
  • • "Wishes for Baby" for kids: Child-friendly messages
  • • Memory cards: Share favorite childhood memories
  • • Prediction cards: Guess baby's first word, etc.
Different advice card variations and styles

Time/Players/Difficulty

10-15 min

Station Duration

1-∞ players

Player Count

★☆☆

Super Easy

Prizes

Random Draw Prize

  • • Cozy candle
  • • Small plant
  • • Gift card

Participation

  • • Everyone gets a small favor
  • • Thank you note
  • • Photo of their card

Photo Moment

Handwritten advice cards tied with ribbon

Perfect Photo Op

Capture the handwritten cards tied with ribbon or displayed in a pretty box. This creates a beautiful keepsake moment and shows the love from guests.

  • • Cards tied with ribbon
  • • Pretty display box
  • • Guests writing cards

Pro Tips

  • • Place station near entrance: Guests can participate as they arrive
  • • Add prompt starters: Help avoid writer's block with examples
  • • Provide variety of pens: Different colors make it more fun
  • • Have backup cards: Print extras for late arrivals or mistakes

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we read the advice cards aloud?
It's optional! You can read a handful of cards aloud during the shower, or keep them private for the parents to read later. Both approaches work well.
How should I store the advice cards?
Slip them into a mini album or scrapbook, or tie them with ribbon in a pretty box. This makes them easy to preserve and revisit later.
What if guests don't know what to write?
Provide prompt starters like "When you're up at 3 AM..." or "The best parenting advice I ever got..." This helps guests who might feel stuck.
Can kids participate in advice cards?
Absolutely! Create "Wishes for Baby" cards for younger guests. They can draw pictures or write simple messages like "I hope you like cookies!"

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