50 Baby Shower Trivia Questions You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner!
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Think you know everything about babies and parenting? Sure, you might know what a diaper is for, but do you know when they were invented or how many diapers a baby goes through in a day?
A baby shower isn’t just about cute gifts and cake; it’s also the perfect time to test your baby knowledge. And let’s be real—who doesn’t love a little friendly competition?
Whether you’re the soon-to-be parent, a seasoned pro, or just here for the food, these trivia questions will keep everyone entertained and maybe even teach you a fun fact or two.
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From baby milestones to pop culture, this quiz has got a little something for everyone. So, grab a pen (or just shout out your answers) and let’s see who’s the baby shower trivia champ!
Baby Shower Trivia Questions and Answers
General Baby Trivia
1. What is the average number of diapers a newborn goes through in a day?
Answer: 8–12.
2. How long is a baby considered a newborn?
Answer: About two months.
3. What’s the soft spot on a baby’s head called?
Answer: Fontanelle.
4. At what age do most babies start teething?
Answer: Around 6 months.
5. How many bones is a baby born with?
Answer: About 300.
6. True or False: Babies are born without kneecaps.
Answer: True.
7. What’s the term for a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy?
Answer: Premature.
8. How many hours a day do newborns typically sleep?
Answer: 14–17 hours.
9. What is the first sense a baby develops?
Answer: Touch.
10. What’s the name of the first poop a baby produces?
Answer: Meconium.
Pop Culture Baby Trivia
11. What is the name of Beyoncé’s first-born child?
Answer: Blue Ivy.
12. In Friends, what are Ross and Rachel’s baby’s name?
Answer: Emma.
13. Which royal couple named their son Archie?
Answer: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
14. What’s the name of the baby in The Incredibles?
Answer: Jack-Jack.
15. What is the title of the movie where a man wakes up to find himself pregnant?
Answer: Junior.
16. What is Baby Yoda’s real name in The Mandalorian?
Answer: Grogu.
17. In which movie does a baby named Boo befriend a monster?
Answer: Monsters, Inc..
18. What was the name of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s first child?
Answer: North.
19. Who are the parents of baby Stormi Webster?
Answer: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott.
20. In The Simpsons, what’s the baby’s name?
Answer: Maggie.
Pregnancy and Parenting Facts
21. How long is the average pregnancy?
Answer: 40 weeks.
22. What’s the first organ a baby develops?
Answer: The heart.
23. True or False: Babies can cry in the womb.
Answer: True.
24. How far can a newborn see?
Answer: About 8–12 inches.
25. What’s the most popular month for babies to be born?
Answer: September.
26. At what age do babies typically start walking?
Answer: Around 12 months.
27. What’s the most common first word for babies?
Answer: Mama or Dada.
28. True or False: Breastmilk changes its composition as the baby grows.
Answer: True.
29. What’s the name of the line that appears on a pregnant woman’s belly?
Answer: Linea nigra.
30. How much does the average baby weigh at birth?
Answer: About 7.5 pounds.
Baby Traditions Around the World
31. In which country is it a tradition to give silver jewelry as a baby gift?
Answer: The United Kingdom.
32. What’s the Japanese tradition of “Okuizome”?
Answer: The first meal ceremony for a baby.
33. In what culture are babies given their first haircut in a religious ceremony?
Answer: Hindu culture.
34. What’s the meaning of the name-giving ceremony “Aqiqah” in Islam?
Answer: Celebrating the baby’s birth with a feast and gifts.
35. In which country is it customary to not name a baby until they’re 100 days old?
Answer: South Korea.
Fun Baby Facts
36. How many taste buds is a baby born with?
Answer: About 10,000.
37. True or False: Babies are born with the ability to swim.
Answer: True (though it’s a reflex).
38. What percentage of babies are born on their actual due date?
Answer: About 4%.
39. What’s the most common eye color for newborns?
Answer: Blue or gray.
40. True or False: Babies can dream from birth.
Answer: True.
Name That Baby Trivia
41. What’s the most popular baby girl name in the U.S. in 2023?
Answer: Olivia.
42. What’s the most popular baby boy name in the U.S. in 2023?
Answer: Liam.
43. What does the name “Noah” mean?
Answer: Rest or comfort.
44. Which name means “gift of God”?
Answer: Theodore or Dorothy.
45. What’s the meaning of the name “Sophia”?
Answer: Wisdom.
Baby Milestones Trivia
46. At what age do babies typically say their first word?
Answer: Around 12 months.
47. When do babies start smiling socially?
Answer: Around 6–8 weeks.
48. At what age do babies typically double their birth weight?
Answer: By 5–6 months.
49. What age do most babies start crawling?
Answer: 7–10 months.
50. How old is a baby when their fingerprints fully develop?
Answer: 6 months in the womb.
And there you have it—50 baby shower trivia questions to entertain your guests, stump your friends, and maybe even teach you a thing or two about babies!
Whether you’re hosting the shower or just soaking up the fun, these questions are sure to keep the laughs rolling. So, who’s the ultimate baby trivia expert in the room? Let the games begin!
