Baby shower trivia is a quick quiz game where guests answer questions about babies, pregnancy and the parents-to-be. It keeps everyone talking, and it needs no setup beyond a pen and paper.

This list has 75 baby shower trivia questions and answers for friends and family. You’ll also find a free printable and a simple plan for hosting the baby shower trivia game.

Easy Baby Shower Trivia Questions and Answers for All Ages

These baby trivia questions cover newborn facts, feeding and milestones. Use them as your warm-up round.

1. How many bones is a baby born with? About 300. Many fuse over time, leaving adults with 206.
2. What is the soft spot on a newborn’s head called? The fontanelle.
3. At what age do most babies start crawling? Around 7 to 10 months.
4. How many weeks is a full-term pregnancy? About 40 weeks. Doctors count from the first day of the last period.
5. Which sense develops first in a baby? Touch.
6. How far can a newborn see clearly? About 8 to 12 inches, close to a parent’s face during feeding.
7. What is the first color babies recognize? Red.
8. When do babies first smile at people? Around 6 to 8 weeks.
9. True or false: babies are born with bony kneecaps. False. They start as soft cartilage that hardens over time.
10. When do babies begin to cry real tears? Around 1 to 3 months.
11. At what age can babies start solid foods? Around 6 months.
12. Which food should babies avoid until age 1? Honey. It can cause infant botulism.
13. When can babies start drinking cow’s milk as a main drink? At 12 months.
14. What is baby-led weaning? Letting a baby feed themselves soft finger foods instead of purées.
15. How big is a newborn’s stomach? About the size of a cherry.
16. How many hours a day do newborns sleep? Roughly 14 to 17 hours, in short bursts.
17. What is the reflex called when a baby turns toward a touch on the cheek? The rooting reflex.
18. What is the reflex called when a baby flings out their arms at a sudden noise? The Moro, or startle, reflex.
19. About how many diapers does a baby use in the first year? Roughly 2,000 to 2,500.
20. What percent of babies arrive on their exact due date? Only about 4 to 5 percent.
21. When do most babies start teething? Around 6 months.
22. What is a baby’s first poop called? Meconium.
23. What does an Apgar score measure? A 0-to-10 health check given to a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
24. What is the average weight of a full-term newborn in the US? About 7.5 pounds.
25. At what age do babies usually roll over? Around 4 to 6 months.

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Baby Animal Trivia Questions and Old Wives’ Tale Questions

Baby animal names get the biggest laughs, so guests often guess wrong. The old wives’ tales are just for fun. They are folklore, not science.

26. What is a baby kangaroo called? A joey.
27. What is a baby swan called? A cygnet.
28. What is a baby fox called? A kit.
29. What is a baby goat called? A kid.
30. What is a baby deer called? A fawn.
31. What is a baby owl called? An owlet.
32. What is a baby platypus called? A puggle.
33. What is a baby hare called? A leveret.
34. What is a baby turkey called? A poult.
35. What is a baby elephant called? A calf.
36. What is a baby seal called? A pup.
37. What is a baby horse called? A foal.
38. Old wives’ tale: what does craving sweets mean? A girl.
39. Old wives’ tale: what does craving salty or savory foods mean? A boy.
40. Old wives’ tale: what does carrying the baby low mean? A boy.
41. Old wives’ tale: what does frequent heartburn mean? A baby with lots of hair.
42. Old wives’ tale: what does a fetal heart rate above 140 beats per minute mean? A girl.
43. Old wives’ tale: what does pregnancy acne mean? A girl.
44. Old wives’ tale: what does sleeping on the left side mean? A boy.
45. Old wives’ tale: what does a round, basketball-shaped belly mean? A boy.

Celebrity, Pop Culture and World Record Baby Trivia Questions

This round suits mixed-age crowds. Cartoon babies work for kids, and celebrity and record questions spark chatter among adults.

46. What is the name of the superpowered baby in The Incredibles? Jack-Jack.
47. What is the real name of “Baby Yoda”? Grogu.
48. What is the name of Fred and Wilma Flintstone’s baby daughter? Pebbles.
49. Which scheming baby lives in the Griffin house on Family Guy? Stewie.
50. Which pacifier-sucking baby is part of The Simpsons? Maggie.
51. Who is the brave baby leader in Rugrats? Tommy Pickles.
52. Which actor voiced the title character in The Boss Baby (2017)? Alec Baldwin.
53. Which celebrity couple named their daughter Apple in 2004? Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin.
54. What nickname is used for celebrity kids who follow their famous parents into the same career? Nepo babies.
55. Which South Korean brand made “Baby Shark” a worldwide hit? Pinkfong.
56. Which singer reportedly asked for her own live album to play in the delivery room? Mariah Carey.
57. Which actress founded the baby and family brand Honest Company? Jessica Alba.
58. What is the most children ever born to one mother? 69, credited to Valentina Vassilyeva in 18th-century Russia, per Guinness World Records.
59. How much did the heaviest baby on record weigh? About 22 pounds, in 1879, per Guinness World Records.
60. Who was the first baby born through IVF? Louise Brown, in England in 1978.
61. What is the oldest recorded age of a mother giving birth? 74, reported in India in 2019.
62. What do people in the UK call a pacifier? A dummy.
63. Which country gives expecting parents a free baby box of starter supplies? Finland.
64. What is the most popular baby girl name in the US in recent data? Olivia, per the Social Security Administration.
65. What is the most popular baby boy name in the US in recent data? Liam, per the Social Security Administration.

Baby Shower Trivia Questions About Mom and Dad

Personal questions make the baby shower quiz feel special. Ask the parents-to-be for the answers before the party, then fill them in on your answer sheet.

66. What has mom craved most during pregnancy? Ask mom-to-be. Pickles are a common answer.
67. What was the first item the couple bought for the baby? Ask the parents-to-be.
68. Where did the couple first meet? Ask the parents-to-be.
69. What is the baby’s due date? Ask the parents-to-be. Only about 4 to 5 percent of babies arrive on that day.
70. Which parent is more likely to handle the 3 a.m. feedings? Ask the parents-to-be, or let guests vote.
71. What baby name is at the top of their list? Ask the parents-to-be, or skip it if it’s a secret.
72. What color or theme is the nursery? Ask the parents-to-be.
73. What was mom’s first job? Ask mom-to-be.
74. How much did mom weigh when she was born? Ask mom-to-be or her family. Closest guess wins.
75. Which parent is more nervous about the baby’s arrival? Ask the parents-to-be.

FAQs

What are some fun baby shower trivia questions for guests?

Baby animal names, newborn facts, old wives’ tales and celebrity baby questions work best. Rounds 1 to 3 above are ready to read aloud.

How do you play baby shower trivia at a party?

Read one question at a time and let guests write their answers. Then reveal the answers and count points. Teams keep the mood social.

What are the best baby shower trivia questions for friends and family?

Mix general baby trivia questions with personal ones about mom and dad. Friends and family enjoy the personal round most.

How many questions should you include in a baby shower trivia game?

Use 15 to 20 questions. That takes about 20 minutes, according to Trivio. Keep 3 to 5 spares for tiebreakers.

What are some easy baby shower trivia questions for guests of all ages?

Try baby animal names, or ask “What color do babies see first?” These work for kids, grandparents and first-time guests alike.

Conclusion

These baby shower trivia questions and answers give you a ready-made game for any guest list. Print the sheet, pick your rounds and enjoy the laughs.

William Vicky

William Vicky is the lead writer and trivia curator at Trivia Questioners, with a passion for uncovering fascinating facts across history, science, pop culture, and general knowledge. He loves crafting questions that challenge and delight readers of all ages.