Babies can be a wonderful source of joy and bring excitement into our lives. Their precious smiles, laughs, and overall cuteness make them so fun to be around. As any parent knows though, caring for a baby is a big responsibility and there’s always more to learn about their care, development, and unique little personalities.
One fun way to engage with babies is through riddles! Riddles help build critical thinking skills, and babies love interacting with facial expressions, voice tones, gestures, and repetitive sounds. Even if the baby doesn’t understand the meaning of the words yet, riddling helps expose them to language. Below are 51 baby riddles with kid friendly answers about topics like baby items, routines, and milestones. Test them out on your little darling and see their adorable reactions!
Riddles about Baby Gear
1. I’m clear and plastic and help keep baby’s bottom clean. What am I?
A diaper wipe.
2. I’m soft and fuzzy to keep your little angel warm. At nighttime I’m your baby’s buddy till the morning comes. What am I?
A blanket.
3. Rock me back and forth and I’ll soothe baby to sleep. Hold me during feeding to keep your little angel comfy and snug. What am I?
A rocking chair.
4. Babies love touching and shaking me to hear the sound I make. My bright colors and patterns help hold their attention. What toy am I?
A rattle.
5. I light up and play music to entertain your fussy little one. I spin above the crib when it’s time for baby to have fun. What am I?
A baby mobile.
Riddles about Baby Care
6. To keep baby clean you use me with care. Scrub their tiny body but avoid the hair! What am I?
Baby washcloth.
7. Slip me on those tiny toes to keep your little one nice and warm. Colorful and cute, I come in pairs to protect from every storm. What am I?
Baby socks.
8. This thick creamy lotion soothes your infant’s skin. Rub it on after bath time – where should it go in?
Baby lotion for the skin.
9. I’m squeezed from bottles into tummies small. Babies drink me warm, my formulas help them grow tall. What am I?
Baby formula.
10. When your little darling gets hungry I’m the place they’ll eat. Whether nursing or bottle, your baby will enjoy their treat. Where am I?
At your breast or in your arms.
Riddles about Playing
11. Babies have so much fun when we play this game: They laugh and smile when you call out their name. What is it?
Peek-a-boo!
12. Round and soft, your baby shakes me all about. My bells jingle to add to their giggles and shouts. What toy am I?
A baby rattle.
13. I squeak when you squeeze, your little angel loves my noise. Their tiny hands reach out again and again for me – their favorite toy. What am I?
A rubber ducky!
14. Your sweetheart bangs me here and there, exploring cause and effect. Watching them discover how I work is so adorable, what a perfect toy I am! What am I?
A baby xylophone.
15. Crinkle and crackle, your little one explores me with glee. They scrunch me up tight then shake me out, crinkle crackle, what can I be?
Tissue paper!
Riddles about Growing Up
16. Wobbly and unsteady, your baby learns to walk holding onto me. Moving step by step, giggling all the way, soon enough they’ll let go and be walking independently! What am I?
A piece of furniture.
17. Your baby babbles and mouths these before any other word. Ma-ma and da-da, they’re so proud to be heard! What are they?
Their first sounds.
18. What comes after your baby’s belly laugh and before their first step? A whole lot of this major milestone in between!
Crawling.
19. Rubbery and colorful, your teething baby chomps me every day. Helping those new pearly whites break through, I’m the perfect chew toy! What am I?
A teether.
20. They wave and clap and wiggle to the tunes I play. Learning rhythm and melody as they grow. Baby Mozart or Beethoven help their minds expand. What kind of toy am I?
A musical toy.
Riddles about Bedtime
21. Chugga chugga choo choo, ride me up to bed. I’ll keep your sleepy baby cozy till it’s time to rest their head. What am I?
A baby swing.
22. Play me at bedtime to help your little darling unwind. My soothing sounds and glowlight scene lull your baby’s body and mind. What am I?
A sound machine.
23. Rocking side to side, I lull your baby nighty night. Lay them down gently when my motion makes their eyelids heavy. What am I?
A cradle.
24. Zzzzzz, I’m a comfy spot for your baby’s slumber. Lay them down on me for hours of peaceful wonder. What am I?
A crib or bassinet.
25. Sshhh… tiptoe in here when it’s time for baby to sleep. Quiet space for naps and dreams so soundly they’ll sleep. Where am I?
The nursery.
Riddles about Baby’s Favorite Things
26. Roly poly round I go, giggling babies love to grab my toe. Pull me on a string and ask me what’s my favorite thing! What am I?
A pull toy.
27. Peek-a-boo, where are you? Lift me up to find baby hiding, happy as can be! What am I?
A blanket.
28. Chomp chomp chomp, your teething baby loves to nibble me. My cold surface soothes their gums, a perfect remedy! What am I?
A chilled teether.
29. Babies love touching my squishy squashy insides. Scooping up my rainbow beads improves dexterity and focus besides. What toy am I?
A sensory bin.
30. Your little angel holds me tight whenever mommy’s out of sight. My fuzzy softness calms their fears and dries up all their tears. What am I?
A stuffed animal or lovey.
Riddles about Milestones
31. This major milestone happens around a baby’s very first birthday. Smash and smear their cake – the memory will stay for years! What is it?
Their first birthday cake.
32. Your baby babbles it but can’t yet walk or stand. Mama and dada, this milestone helps language expand. What is it?
Their first word.
33. Splish splash giggle giggle, bath time is such a blast! Once they outgrow the sink, it’s time to move into this fun bathing spot. What is it?
The big bathtub.
34. Whether peas, bananas, or creamy rice cereal, this messy milestone expands tastes beyond milk of course! What is it?
Starting solid foods.
35. Zoom zoom, vroom vroom! Baby pushes themselves all around, improving balance and coordination without feet touching the ground! What is it?
Riding around in a push car.
Riddles about Making Messes
36. Your little rascal thinks it’s funny to throw their food upon the floor. Mealtimes turn to mess times, cleaning up is quite a chore! What made this mess?
A baby!
37. Splat splat splat, baby flung their dinner all over the place. Peas on the high chair, carrots on your face! How did this mess get made?
A baby playing with food.
38. Uh oh, baby tipped their cup and spilled it everywhere. Milky puddles on the table, drips dripping down the chair! Who made this spill?
A curious baby exploring.
39. Powdery white footprints trail across the floor. Your little rascal dumped out powder from the drawer. What made this messy scene?
A baby getting into the talcum powder.
40. Squish squish squish, something feels funny between my toes. Check baby’s diaper, I think I know where that something goes! What made this mess?
A stinky baby diaper spill!
Riddles about Bath Time
41. Rubber ducky keeps me company until tub time is done. Splash splash sprinkle me, bath time is such fun! Where does baby get clean?
In the bathtub.
42. Slippery and slimy this colorful buddy slides all around. Pour water from the cup then watch them hit the ground. Who is it?
Bath squirties and toys.
43. Scrub a dub, splash and play, washing baby’s hair is the last step of their bathing day. What do you use?
Baby shampoo.
44. Loofah or washcloth, both help get baby squeaky clean. Gentle swirls around their body, but avoid the diaper scene! What do you use?
A baby washcloth.
45. Make bath time warm and cozy, fill me up and monitor the temp. Adjust as needed and above all keep safety in check. What am I?
The bathtub thermometer.
Riddles about Diapering
46. Front or back, these handy tabs keep diapers firmly in place. Rip them open quick when it’s time for a change. What are they?
The velcro tabs.
47. Powder, cream, or ointment help keep your baby’s skin healthy. Apply after a change but avoid being too liberal. What do you use?
Diaper rash cream.
48. Loosen the tabs and always clean front to back. Remove the dirty diaper and use me for the final step. What am I?
Baby wipes.
49. I come in small, medium, large and keep your baby dry. Absorbent padding to help contain what flows by. What am I?
A diaper.
50. Lift baby’s legs and slide me under, pull the front snug so leaks won’t occur. Fasten the tabs for a comfy fit, diapering your bundle of joy. What am I?
A clean diaper.
Riddles about Baby Feelings
51. When baby’s tummy is empty, their cry lets you know. Time to fix them a bottle or breastfeed so their tears don’t flow. What are they feeling?
Hungry!
Conclusion
Those giggles, grins, and new discoveries make raising a baby so fulfilling. Riddling with your little darling helps build interaction skills and is just plain fun for everyone. Keep the baby laughs flowing by trying out these kid friendly riddles anytime. With so many milestones in a baby’s first year, you’ll never run out of things to turn into playful riddles. Enjoy this precious time and remember to treasure each fleeting moment with your bouncing bundle of joy.
