“Baby 4-1-1” Provides Parenting Info, Fun & Games

Baby showers are usually a lot of fun for the mom-to-be. She’s given lots of great gifts and loving support that will help her get started on the road to motherhood. Most baby shower guests enjoy the experience as well; for a few hours out of their busy week, they can meet up with old and new friends and have some unabashed girl time. But for those who go to a lot of baby showers, it’s easy for the routine of similar foods and games to get a bit stale. The woman who is appointed as “activities director” for a baby shower has a challenging task; she’s expected to come up with interesting games and activities to get the participants involved and keep them entertained.

Looking online for inspiration doesn’t always yield fresh ideas; the classic games are great, but sometimes an expectant mom and her guests want something a little more intellectually stimulating to pass the time. Get help from Baby 4-1-1 — a board game that tests participants on how much they know about pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a newborn.

Players pick a category and a dollar amount (like Jeopardy). All categories and questions are about labor, delivery and taking care of a newborn. The question on the card in that pocket is read out loud. The first player to provide the correct answer is awarded the dollar amount on the card in Baby Bucks. The game is set-up to play only 6 categories at a time. With 12 categories to choose from, the game can be played over and over and have different questions each time. The player with the most Baby Bucks at the end of the game is the winner.

Baby 4-1-1’s founder developed the game when she was asked to be the director of activities at a friend’s baby shower. Knowing how overwhelming pregnancy, childbirth and baby care can be, especially for a first-time mom, she thought that a trivia game would be a great way to celebrate the blessed event while encouraging some friendly competition. Always the go-to person for pregnancy and baby advice, she thought she would compile her knowledge – backed up with research and expert advice – into a game that was fun, challenging and educational.

In addition to being a great baby shower game, Baby 4-1-1 is also an excellent gift for the expectant couple to play at home and gain knowledge over time. Check it out online at www.baby411inc.com