Baby shower trivia questions are one of the best ways to keep a party fun, interactive, and genuinely about the parents. A good trivia game gives everyone something to do, without forcing anyone to act out charades in front of their boss.
This post gives you easy, DIY baby shower trivia questions you can use right away, with clear answers and printable options. You can run it as a quick quiz at the tables, a team game, or an “everyone shout it out” round between snacks. It is cheap to set up, simple to explain, and still feels like one of those unique ideas people remember later. Your only required supplies are paper and pens!
Trivia also fits any theme and any guest list, including baby sprinkle games and showers for a first-time parent. It works for boys, for girls, and especially for “we’re not finding out” situations where everyone is guessing anyway. You can make it about parents as a couple, or focus on mom and dad separately, or lean into “how well do you know mommy and daddy?” questions.
The best part is how easy it is to personalize. Add questions about cravings, nursery plans, favorite foods, and those tiny preferences that make a parent feel seen. You can get a free printable of all of these questions at the bottom! And you HAVE to get the download if you want to see the correct answers. 😉
Baby Shower Trivia About Parents-to-Be
Swap “her” for “him” to make this appropriate for both mom and dad to have fun with. Have the mommy and/or daddy provide their answers ahead of the shower to save time finding the winner!
- What was her first job (or first “real” job)?
- What’s her go-to coffee/tea order?
- What’s her biggest comfort food?
- What song does she never skip when it comes on?
- What’s a hobby she could do for hours without noticing time passing?
- What was her favorite subject in school?
- What’s her dream vacation destination?
- What’s one thing she’s oddly competitive about (even if she denies it)?
- What’s her “I’m having a rough day” self-care move?
- What’s a movie or show she’s watched an embarrassing number of times?
- If she could instantly become an expert at something, what would it be?
- What’s her most-used emoji (or most-sent GIF vibe)?
- What’s a smell that instantly makes her happy?
- What’s one thing she said she’d “never do”… but totally does now?
- What’s the funniest/most iconic story her friends always bring up?
Names of Baby Animals
Who knew there were so many words for “baby” in English?
- A baby deer is called a __________
- A baby swan is called a __________
- A baby kangaroo is called a __________
- A baby fox is called a __________
- A baby goat is called a __________
- A baby horse is called a __________
- A baby owl is called a __________
- A baby seal is called a __________
- A baby rabbit is called a __________
- A baby bear is called a __________
Celebrity Baby Name Trivia
This is a great baby shower game for the pop culture fiends in your life.
1. Which celebrity couple welcomed their daughter Daisy Dove in 2020?
A) Emily Blunt & John Krasinski
B) Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom
C) Chrissy Teigen & John Legend
D) Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher
2. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins are named:
A) Rumi and Sir
B) Luna and Saint
C) Willow and Jaden
D) True and Psalm
3. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s first child is:
A) Chicago
B) North
C) Psalm
D) Saint
4. Which musician has children named Bronx, Saint, and Marvel?
A) Kanye West
B) Michael Jackson
C) Billie Joe Armstrong
D) Pete Wentz
5. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have a daughter named:
A) Harper
B) Juniper
C) Violet
D) James
6. Which celebrity named their child Apple?
A) Cameron Diaz
B) Reese Witherspoon
C) Gwyneth Paltrow
D) Jennifer Garner
7. What is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter’s name?
A) Charlotte
B) Lilibet
C) Elizabeth
D) Eugenie
8. Which celebrity couple has a child named Stormi?
A) Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik
B) Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott
C) Cardi B & Offset
D) Hailey & Justin Bieber
9. Which celebrity has a child named Silas?
A) Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake
B) Adele
C) Pink
D) Jennifer Lopez
10. Which actress has a daughter named Luna Simone?
A) Anne Hathaway
B) Kristen Bell
C) Chrissy Teigen
D) Natalie Portman
Baby Trivia About Food and Feeding
The answers to these questions are based on “best practices” from the AAP!
1. Most pediatric guidance says solids are typically introduced around:
A) 2–3 months
B) 4–6 months
C) 7–9 months
D) After 12 months
2. Which nutrient is especially important to monitor once babies start solids?
A) Iron
B) Vitamin C
C) Magnesium
D) Omega-9
3. Which is commonly recommended as a first puree because it’s simple and gentle?
A) Strawberries
B) Corn
C) Grapes
D) Avocado
4. “Responsive feeding” mostly means:
A) Feeding on a strict schedule
B) Feeding only when the baby cries
C) Following baby’s hunger/fullness cues
D) Always finishing the bottle
5. Which is usually a sign a baby may be ready for solids?
A) Can sit with support and has good head control
B) Sleeps through the night every night
C) Has two teeth
D) Crawls confidently
6. In many countries, common early foods include:
A) Only cereals
B) Soft veggies, fruits, and proteins
C) Only sweet fruits
D) Only dairy
7. Which is considered a choking hazard for babies unless properly prepared?
A) Runny oatmeal
B) Whole grapes
C) Yogurt
D) Mashed sweet potato
8. When preparing baby bottles, the safest practice is generally to:
A) Eyeball the formula ratio
B) Add extra powder for “more nutrition”
C) Always microwave to just warm
D) Follow the exact mixing instructions
9. If a breastfed baby also takes a bottle, paced bottle feeding helps:
A) Baby drink faster
B) Prevent hiccups
C) Mimic breastfeeding flow and reduce overeating
D) Keep baby more awake
10. A common sign a baby is full during feeding is:
A) Turning away from the nipple/spoon
B) Kicking feet faster
C) Grabbing the bottle tightly
D) Making louder noises
Trivia About Baby’s Development
These questions are based on cold, hard baby facts.
1. The “soft spot” on a baby’s head is called the:
A) Frontal ridge
B) Fontanelle
C) Cranial gap
D) Occipital pocket
2. Many babies first smile on PURPOSE around:
A) 1–2 weeks
B) 6–8 weeks
C) 4 months
D) 8 months
3. Object permanence is the idea that:
A) Babies prefer bright objects
B) Babies can sort shapes
C) Things exist even when out of sight
D) Babies recognize letters
4. Typical first words often appear around:
A) 2–4 months
B) 6 months
C) 10–14 months
D) 18–24 months
5. A newborn’s “startle” reflex is called the:
A) Babinski reflex
B) Tonic reflex
C) Rooting reflex
D) Moro reflex
6. Tummy time mainly helps develop:
A) Neck and upper body strength
B) Finger strength
C) Vision tracking
D) Tooth eruption
7. Babies often recognize familiar voices (caregivers) by:
A) Birth
B) 2 months
C) 6 months
D) 1 year
8. Which sense is generally most developed at birth?
A) Vision
B) Depth perception
C) Hearing
D) Taste for spicy foods
9. Most babies can roll over (one direction) around:
A) 1 month
B) 3–5 months
C) 7–9 months
D) 10–12 months
10. Separation anxiety commonly peaks around:
A) 2–3 months
B) 6–10 months
C) 12–18 months
D) 2–3 years only
Old Wives’ Tales About Babies
These are fun because everyone has an opinion… and at least one aunt will insist she’s “never been wrong.”
1. Carrying “high” means you’re having a:
A) Boy
B) Girl
C) Twins
D) No clue, just back pain
2. Heartburn during pregnancy means:
A) Baby will be tall
B) Baby will be left-handed
C) Baby will have lots of hair
D) Baby will sleep through the night
3. Craving salty foods supposedly means:
A) Boy
B) Girl
C) Twins
D) It means you need pickles, not answers
4. The “ring test” is used to predict:
A) Labor date
B) Baby’s eye color
C) Breastmilk supply
D) Baby’s gender
5. If you’re glowing, the tale says you’re having a:
A) Boy
B) Girl
C) It depends on the lighting
D) A baby with dimples
6. Morning sickness is sometimes said to be worse with:
A) First babies only
B) Boys
C) Girls
D) Winter pregnancies only
7. If you crave sweets, the tale says you’re having:
A) Boy
B) Girl
C) Twins
D) A future pastry chef
8. A wide belly shape is said to mean:
A) Boy
B) Girl
C) Triplets
D) A strong core is missing in action
9. The “Chinese gender chart” claims to predict gender using:
A) Father’s height and blood type
B) Baby’s heartbeat and cravings
C) Ultrasound shadow patterns
D) Mother’s age and conception month
10. If you’re clumsier than usual, one tale says it means:
A) Boy
B) Girl
C) Baby will walk early
D) You need better shoes
Trivia About Babies Around the World
You might be surprised at how many of these you actually know!
1. In many cultures, a “first foods” tradition commonly includes:
A) Only rice cereal
B) Grains, legumes, or soft veggies
C) Only fruit
D) Only dairy
2. In some Nordic countries, a common outdoor baby practice is:
A) Babies sleep only indoors until age 2
B) Babies always nap standing up
C) Babies nap only after a bath
D) Babies nap outside in prams
3. Which is true about baby naming traditions in some cultures?
A) Names are chosen after birth
B) Babies are always named before birth
C) Babies are named only after celebrities
D) Names must be exactly two syllables
4. In parts of the world, postpartum support traditions often include:
A) Strict isolation with no helpers
B) Family members helping with food and care for weeks
C) Only the father helps
D) No visitors for exactly one year
5. A common reason some cultures delay announcing a birth is:
A) To surprise neighbors
B) To wait for the baby’s first tooth
C) For privacy or traditional beliefs about protection
D) To time it with a holiday
6. What’s true about “babywearing” globally?
A) It’s only done in cities
B) It’s a modern trend from the 2000s
C) It’s been done for centuries
D) It’s considered unsafe everywhere
7. In some countries, babies may sleep:
A) Only in separate nurseries
B) In the same room as caregivers
C) Only in hammocks
D) Only during daytime
8. A common newborn tradition in many places involves:
A) A first haircut or hair ritual
B) Wearing only blue for 30 days
C) No bathing for 6 months
D) Sleeping at noon exactly
9. What’s true about lullabies worldwide?
A) Only Western cultures use them
B) Lullabies are always the same melody
C) Babies dislike when caregivers sing
D) Nearly every culture has soothing songs for babies
10. In some places, “full moon births” are traditionally believed to be:
A) Less common
B) Most common
C) Impossible
D) Only for firstborns
Free Printable Baby Shower Trivia Games
Click here to download a free PDF of ALL the questions above, each category on its own page. That way you can print only the questions you want to have guests answer at your baby shower! Answer keys are included as well.
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