No baby shower would be complete without a classic baby shower game or two (especially when it comes with some sweet prizes).
If you’re looking for an activity that can engage all of your guests and leave everyone’s “Baby Factoid IQ” a little higher by the end of the party, why not baby shower trivia games? Anyway, I digress.)
Baby trivia games are also a perfect choice for virtual baby showers. Whatever the setting of your upcoming party, here are some baby-related questions, organized by theme, to get your close friends and family down.
I’ve also included a free printable blank answer sheet at the bottom of the post that can be used for 10 questions you read.
Trivia Questions for the Guest of Honor
Here are ten trivia questions to test your guests’ knowledge of the parent and baby you’re celebrating!
1. What is the baby’s due date?
2. What is the baby’s nursery theme?
3. What is a possible name for the baby?
4. Where will the baby be born? Bonus points for the specific name of the hospital (if applicable)
5. What is mom’s birthday?
6. Where was mom born?
7. How much did mom weigh when she was born? (Closest guess wins)
8. What did mom crave during pregnancy?
9. When is the baby’s other parent’s birthday (if any)?
10. Which parent is more nervous about the baby’s arrival?
Trivia Questions about celebrity babies
Celebrity Babies: They’re Just Like Us! Here are ten questions to give your guests all the celebrity baby trivia they’ll ever need to know.
1. What was the theme of Khloe Kardashian’s baby shower for her son born via surrogate in 2022?
A: Lions
2. What is the term used for the children of celebrities who have had successful careers similar to their parents:
A: Nepo baby
3. Which celebrity couple is often credited with starting the “unique baby name” trend by naming their daughter Apple in 2004?
A: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
4. Which celebrity dad welcomed a baby girl in 2023 at age 80?
A: Robert De Niro
5. Which celebrity mom welcomed twin babies in 2023 at age 48?
A: Hilary Swank
6. How many children does Nick Cannon have as of 2023?
A: 12
7. Which celebrity founded Honest – a health and wellness brand offering diaper supplies, clear skin care, baby clothing and more?
A: Jessica Alba
8. Which actress co-founded Once upon a farm – a company that specializes in farm fresh snacks and meals for babies and older children?
A: Jennifer Garner
9: Beyonce and Jay-Z reportedly gave their daughter Blu Ivy a special gift of an $80,000 diamond encrusted _____ for her 1st birthday.
A: Barbie
10. Which celebrity requested that her own live album be played in the delivery room so her babies could be born to the sound of her music and the applause that followed?
A: Mariah Carey
Trivia questions about baby food and food
Here are 11 questions to boost your knowledge about babies, their food and their eating habits!
1. Around what age do most professionals agree that babies can start trying solid food?
A: 6 months
2. What food should babies not eat until they are at least one year old?
A: Honey (unpasteurized honey can put a baby at risk for botulism.)
3. What is the recommended age for introducing cow’s milk into a baby’s diet?
A: 12 months
4. What is the name of the feeding method where babies are allowed to feed using their hands?
A: Weaning from babies
5. At what age do many babies show interest in trying to feed themselves?
A: 8 months
6. At what age are many babies ready to try drinking from a cup or a regular cup?
A: 9 months
7. What is the main source of carbohydrates in most infant formulas?
A: Lactose
8: How long can breast milk be kept in the refrigerator?
A: Up to 4 days
9. How long can breast milk be kept in the freezer?
A: Up to 12 months
10. How many ounces of milk does a typical newborn (0-4 months) drink at one feeding?
A: About 1.5-3 ounces
11. How big is a newborn baby’s stomach?
A: About the size of a cherry
Trivia Questions about baby development
How much do your shower guests know about some of the milestones the new baby is about to hit? Find out with these ten questions about baby development!
1. At what age do most babies start teething?
A: 6 months
2. What is the name of the reflex that causes a baby to turn its head towards a touch on the cheek?
A: The Rooting Reflex
3. What is the name of the reflex that causes a baby to throw out its arms when it is frightened?
A: The Moro Reflex
4. What part of the body are babies born without that doesn’t develop until about 6 months of age?
A: Knee pads
5. When does a baby start to smile?
A: About 6 weeks
6. What are the soft spots on a newborn baby’s head called where the bones of the skull have not yet fused?
A: Fontanelles
7. How many bones does a newborn baby usually have?
A: 300
8. When does a baby begin to recognize its father’s voice (and other important voices)?
A: The third trimester
9. When do babies often start to show signs of “stranger danger” and become anxious around unfamiliar people?
A: 6 months
10. How many weeks is considered a full pregnancy?
A: 39 weeks
Trivia Questions about animals
Here is a list of animals and names for their offspring. There are definitely some that might blow your party guests away!
1. What are baby alligators called?
A: Guys
2. What is the name used for a baby elephant?
A: A calf
3. What is a baby kangaroo called?
A: A Joey
4. What is a baby platypus called?
A: A riddle
5. What is the name of the baby swan?
A: A cylinder
6. What is a baby fox called?
A: One kit
7. What is the name of a baby beaver?
A: A kitten
8. What is the name of a baby goat?
A: A child
9. What is the name of a baby turtle?
A: A chick
10. What is the name of a baby seal?
A: A puppy
11. What is the gestation period of an elephant?
A: 18-22 months
12. What is the gestation period of an orca?
A: 17 months
13. Do sharks lay eggs?
A: No, sharks develop in an egg that hatches inside the mother. they then give birth to live young!
14. How long do orcas nurse?
A: Between 1 and 2 years
15. What color are flamingos when they are born?
A: Grey
16. Name one of only two mammals on earth that lay eggs.
A: Duck-billed platypus and anteater
Trivia questions about old wives’ tales
There are so many old wives’ tales about pregnancy that it can be hard to keep straight. Let’s see how well your guests know some of the babies floating around out there.
1. According to an old wives’ tale, what will the baby be born with if you have frequent heartburn during pregnancy?
A: Lots of hair
2. According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if you hold the baby down?
A: The baby will be a boy
3. According to an old wives tale, what does it mean if you crave sweet foods during pregnancy?
A: The baby will be a girl
4. According to an old wives tale, what does it mean if your nose spreads during pregnancy?
A: The baby will be a girl
5. According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if you crave salty or salty foods during pregnancy?
A: The baby will be a boy
6. According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if your hair and nails are healthy and shiny during pregnancy?
A: The baby will be a boy
7. According to an old wives tale, what does it mean if you get acne during pregnancy?
A: The baby will be a girl
8. According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if your belly is round in the front like a basketball during pregnancy?
A: The baby will be a boy
9. According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if the fetal heart rate is over 140 bpm?
A: The baby will be a girl
10. According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if you’re pregnant and you pee in a cup with 2 tablespoons of baking soda and the mixture starts to foam?
A: The baby will be a boy
11. According to an old wives tale, what does it mean if you are pregnant and eat raw garlic but don’t smell garlic an hour later?
A: The baby will be a girl
12. According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if you prefer to sleep on your left side during pregnancy?
A: The baby will be a boy
Interesting questions from around the world
Okay, these questions are upping the ante a bit, but it will be a true test of who the baby lovers in the room really are.
1. What is the weight of the heaviest baby ever born?
A: 22 pounds
2. What name is used to refer to babies in South Africa?
A: Dad
3. In which European country is it common practice for babies to sleep outdoors, even in cold weather?
A: Sweden
4. What is a pacifier usually called in the UK?
A: Dummies
5. What are pacifiers commonly called in Canada?
A: Pacifiers
6. Valentina Vassilyeva holds the world record for the most babies born to one person. How many children did she give birth to between 1725 and 1765?
A: 69
7. What is the age of the oldest mother who ever gave birth?
A: 74 years (Mangayamma Yaramati in India in 2019)
8. What is the world record for longest labor and how many hours did it last?
A: 75 days (Joanna Krzysztonek had to endure 75 days of labor and lie down 24 hours a day to save her unborn babies from being born prematurely)
9. What letter of the alphabet do most names in the US begin with?
A: J
10. In what month are more babies born in the US than any other month?
A: September
Because Trivia at a Baby Shower is the way to go
It’s no secret that toys are an essential component when it comes to planning a baby shower, but some of the ones that many of us have been subjected to can be scary at best and kind of gross at worst (I’m looking at you, “eat the melted chocolate out of the diaper” game).
Cracking down a game of trivia is an easy way to get everyone at your party engaged, and it’s a fun way to learn a few things you probably never knew.
Whether you’re looking for virtual baby shower games, or something to actually play, trivia is a fun activity that’s easy to play and plan – especially since we’ve got the questions ready for you!
See also: Baby Shower Games That Don’t Suck
Free Baby Shower Trivia Answer Sheet
This free printable has four layout options: Font 1 Full Page, Font 1 Half Page, Font 2 Full Page, and Font 2 Half Page. I purposely kept them gender and theme neutral to fit any baby shower. Have fun!