101 Fun and Engaging Baby Shower Trivia Questions

A baby shower is a time for celebration, laughter, and bonding as family and friends gather to welcome a new life into the world.

One way to keep the event lively and entertaining is by incorporating trivia games!

Baby shower trivia not only entertains but also sparks conversations and creates cherished memories.

How to Play Baby Shower Trivia

1. Prepare Questions:
   Print or write down a selection of trivia questions (you can use the list above!) and categorize them if desired (e.g., baby milestones, baby animals).
2. Divide Guests into Teams or Play Individually:
   Guests can compete as teams or individually, depending on the group size.
3. Ask the Questions:
   The host reads each question aloud, and players write down their answers or shout them out if playing fast-paced rounds.
4. Score the Answers:
   Award 1 point for each correct answer. Bonus points can be given for extra creativity or fun facts!
5. Crown a Winner:
   The team or person with the most points at the end wins. Prizes like candles, gift cards, or small baby-themed goodies can make the game more exciting.

 

This simple yet engaging game is a perfect icebreaker and adds laughter to your baby shower!

Whether you’re hosting or attending a baby shower, these 101 baby shower trivia questions are perfect for testing knowledge about babies, parenting, and even pop culture references.

We’ve categorized the questions into sections to make it easier for you to pick the ones that suit your crowd.

Baby Basics Trivia

Test your guests’ general knowledge about babies with these fun questions!

1. What is the average weight of a newborn baby in the U.S.?
   • Answer: 7.5 pounds
2. At what age do most babies start teething?
   • Answer: Around 6 months
3. How long does a typical pregnancy last?
   • Answer: 40 weeks
4. What is the soft spot on a baby’s head called?
   • Answer: Fontanel
5. How many bones are babies born with?
   • Answer: 300
6. Which sense is the most developed at birth?
   • Answer: Smell
7. What color are most babies’ eyes at birth?
   • Answer: Blue or gray
8. How many diapers does a newborn typically use in a day?
   • Answer: 8 to 12
9. What is the first sense a baby develops in the womb?
   • Answer: Touch
10. What is the most common first word spoken by babies?

• Answer: “Dada”

Pregnancy Facts Trivia

11. What is the term for a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy?
    • Answer: Preterm or premature
12. What is the dark line that appears on some pregnant women’s bellies called?
    • Answer: Linea nigra
13. Which organ grows during pregnancy and is responsible for nourishing the baby?
    • Answer: Placenta
14. How much does the average pregnant woman’s uterus grow during pregnancy?
    • Answer: 500 times its normal size
15. What is the medical term for morning sickness?
    • Answer: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP)
16. Which hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?
    • Answer: Progesterone
17. How much blood does a pregnant woman’s body produce compared to normal?
    • Answer: About 50% more
18. What is the term for a baby in the womb during the first 8 weeks?
    • Answer: Embryo
19. What fruit is often used to describe the size of a fetus at 12 weeks?
    • Answer: Lime
20. When does a baby start to hear sounds in the womb?
    • Answer: Around 18 weeks

Parenting and Baby Care Trivia

21. How often should a newborn be fed?
    • Answer: Every 2-3 hours
22. At what age is it safe for babies to eat solid foods?
    • Answer: Around 6 months
23. What is a common cause of diaper rash?
    • Answer: Prolonged exposure to a wet or dirty diaper
24. What is swaddling?
    • Answer: Wrapping a baby snugly in a blanket for comfort and security
25. How often should a newborn be bathed?
    • Answer: 2-3 times a week
26. What is the safest sleeping position for a baby?
    • Answer: On their back
27. What is tummy time, and why is it important?
    • Answer: Supervised time on the baby’s stomach to strengthen neck and shoulder muscles
28. What is the first vaccine a baby receives after birth?
    • Answer: Hepatitis B
29. How long should a baby ride in a rear-facing car seat?
    • Answer: Until at least age 2 or according to car seat guidelines
30. What does “colic” refer to in babies?
    • Answer: Frequent, prolonged crying with no apparent reason

Celebrity Baby Trivia

31. What are the names of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins?
    • Answer: Rumi and Sir
32. Which royal couple named their baby Archie?
    • Answer: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
33. What is Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s first child’s name?
    • Answer: North West
34. Who are the parents of Apple Martin?
    • Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
35. What is the name of Elon Musk’s son with singer Grimes?
    • Answer: X Æ A-12
36. Which celebrity couple named their baby Blue Ivy?
    • Answer: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
37. Which singer named her baby Daisy Dove?
    • Answer: Katy Perry
38. What is the name of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s first child?
    • Answer: Luna Simone
39. Which celebrity named their child Stormi?
    • Answer: Kylie Jenner
40. What are the names of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s twins?
    • Answer: Knox and Vivienne

Fun Baby Animal Trivia

41. What is a baby kangaroo called?
    • Answer: Joey
42. What is a baby goat called?
    • Answer: Kid
43. What is a baby sheep called?
    • Answer: Lamb
44. What is a baby fox called?
    • Answer: Kit
45. What is a baby lion called?
    • Answer: Cub
46. What is a baby owl called?
    • Answer: Owlet
47. What is a baby rabbit called?
    • Answer: Kitten
48. What is a baby deer called?
    • Answer: Fawn
49. What is a baby horse called?
    • Answer: Foal
50. What is a baby fish called?
    • Answer: Fry

Baby Shower Fun Facts Trivia

51. What year was the first known baby shower celebrated?
    • Answer: Ancient Egypt and Greece (practices were different)
52. What does the phrase “baby shower” signify?
    • Answer: Showering the mother-to-be with love and gifts
53. In which country is it considered bad luck to celebrate a baby before it’s born?
    • Answer: India
54. What popular party game involves guessing the baby’s birth date?
    • Answer: Baby due date pool

55. What is a popular baby shower tradition where guests guess the baby’s weight and length?

• Answer: Baby stats guessing game

56. What sweet treat is commonly served at baby showers?

• Answer: Cupcakes or a themed cake

57. In what decade did modern baby showers become popular in the United States?

• Answer: 1940s

58. What is a popular decoration theme for gender-neutral baby showers?

• Answer: Woodland animals or yellow and gray color schemes

59. What common baby shower game involves smelling diapers filled with mystery substances?

• Answer: Dirty diaper game

60. What flower is often associated with baby showers?

• Answer: Baby’s breath

61. What is the most common gift given at baby showers?

• Answer: Diapers

62. What is the origin of the term “baby registry”?

• Answer: It was inspired by wedding registries.

63. Which item is often the centerpiece of baby shower decorations?

• Answer: Diaper cake

64. What beverage is often served at baby showers?

• Answer: Mocktails or fruit punch

Baby Milestone Trivia

65. At what age do most babies say their first word?

• Answer: Around 12 months

66. When do babies typically start crawling?

• Answer: Around 6 to 10 months

67. At what age can babies usually sit up without support?

• Answer: Around 6 months

68. When do most babies take their first steps?

• Answer: Between 9 and 12 months

69. At what age do babies usually start to smile socially?

• Answer: Around 6 to 8 weeks

70. What is the term for the reflex that makes babies grip your finger?

• Answer: Palmar grasp reflex

71. When do babies usually double their birth weight?

• Answer: Around 5 to 6 months

72. What is the first motor skill most babies learn?

• Answer: Lifting their head

73. At what age can babies typically recognize their own name?

• Answer: Around 4 to 6 months

74. What percentage of newborns are born with a full head of hair?

• Answer: About 50%

Baby Name Trivia

75. What is the most popular boy’s name in the U.S. for 2023?

• Answer: Liam

76. What is the most popular girl’s name in the U.S. for 2023?

• Answer: Olivia

77. What does the name “Sophia” mean?

• Answer: Wisdom

78. What is the meaning of the name “Ethan”?

• Answer: Strong or firm

79. Which baby name means “gift of God”?

• Answer: Matthew (for boys) and Dorothea (for girls)

80. What is the most common first letter for baby names in the U.S.?

• Answer: A

81. What baby boy name has been in the top 10 for over a decade?

• Answer: Noah

82. What is the most common unisex baby name?

• Answer: Avery

83. Which royal name became popular after the British royal family announced their baby?

• Answer: George

84. What baby name means “light”?

• Answer: Lucy

Pop Culture Baby Trivia

85. What is the name of Simba and Nala’s baby in The Lion King 2?

• Answer: Kiara

86. What is the name of the baby in the animated film The Incredibles?

• Answer: Jack-Jack

87. In Friends, what are the names of Ross and Rachel’s baby and Monica and Chandler’s twins?

• Answer: Emma (Ross and Rachel); Jack and Erica (Monica and Chandler)

88. What is the name of the baby in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs?

• Answer: Peaches

89. In Rugrats, what are the names of the twin babies?

• Answer: Phil and Lil

90. In The Mandalorian, what nickname does the world use for “The Child”?

• Answer: Baby Yoda (real name: Grogu)

91. What is the name of the baby in Family Guy?

• Answer: Stewie Griffin

92. In the movie Three Men and a Baby, what is the baby’s name?

• Answer: Mary

93. What is the name of the baby in The Simpsons?

• Answer: Maggie Simpson

94. In Harry Potter, what is the name of Harry and Ginny’s firstborn child?

• Answer: James Sirius Potter

Baby Animal Fun

95. What is a baby duck called?

• Answer: Duckling

96. What is a baby swan called?

• Answer: Cygnet

97. What is a baby eagle called?

• Answer: Eaglet

98. What is a baby pig called?

• Answer: Piglet

99. What is a baby whale called?

• Answer: Calf

100. What is a baby bear called?

• Answer: Cub

101. What is a baby turkey called?

• Answer: Poult

Conclusion

Trivia games add a spark of joy to any baby shower, ensuring guests stay entertained while celebrating the mom-to-be.

Feel free to mix and match these questions to suit your audience, and don’t forget to offer small prizes for winners to make the experience even more memorable.

Which trivia question did you love the most? Share in the comments below!