Having a baby is one of the most exciting and challenging times in a person’s life. As you prepare for this new chapter, it’s normal to have lots of questions and curiosities about pregnancy, childbirth, and raising an infant. Riddles can be a fun way to get some insight. Here are 99 riddles about having a baby along with their answers.
Riddles about pregnancy
The journey from conception to birth lasts around 40 weeks. This time is filled with physical and emotional changes as your body nurtures a growing baby. Pregnancy riddles reflect the mystifying and amazing process of creating new life.
1. What gets bigger the more men take from it?
A pregnant woman’s belly.
2. What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?
Your pregnant belly.
3. What has a head but no brain?
A pregnant woman’s belly.
4. What gets wetter the more it dries?
A pregnant woman’s eyes.
5. What has a neck but no head?
A pregnancy test.
6. What runs but can’t walk?
A pregnant woman’s nose.
7. What goes up but never comes down?
A pregnant woman’s weight.
8. What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M (for mom/mum).
9. What belongs to you but is used more by others?
Your pregnant belly.
10. What gets wet while drying?
A pregnant woman’s eyes.
11. I am a precious thing, though I have no brain. Everyone uses me, though I cannot talk. What am I?
A pregnant belly.
12. What goes up but never comes down?
A pregnant woman’s weight.
13. What has hands but can’t clap?
A clock (representing a woman’s biological clock).
14. What belongs to you but others use it more?
Your pregnant belly.
15. People make me, save me, change me, and spend me. What am I?
Time (representing how pregnancy changes your sense of time).
16. What gets wetter the more it dries?
A pregnant woman’s eyes.
17. What gets larger the more you take away?
A pregnant belly.
18. You can hold it without using your hands or arms. What is it?
A pregnant belly.
19. What has a head, a tail, but no body?
A pregnant woman’s silhouette.
20. What has a neck but no head?
A pregnancy test.
Riddles about labor and childbirth
Labor is the incredible process by which a woman’s body expels a baby into the world. These riddles capture the intensity and wonder of childbirth.
21. What gets larger the more it’s moved around?
A cervix during labor.
22. What gets tighter the more it’s unwound?
A woman’s contractions.
23. What has space but no room?
A uterus.
24. What has teeth but can’t bite?
A comb used to soothe a laboring woman.
25. What has a chest but no breath?
A uterus during labor.
26. What has a neck but no head, hurts a lot but I’m not sick?
Labor contractions.
27. I cause pain but I’m nothing to fear, I open the door for your treasure held dear. What am I?
Childbirth contractions.
28. We work in pairs, moving down. Rhythmically we open and close, dilating round after round. What are we?
Contractions.
29. I spread and open, wrapping around, helping your little one find the way out. What am I?
The cervix.
30. What is painful to have but you’ll want it again and again?
Labor contractions.
31. I’m an entrance that stretches. I’m a word that means grab hold of. I’m difficult but magical, soon you’ll meet someone special. What am I?
Labor.
32. I’m something you push. I’m something you breath. I’m hard work but worth it, I bring you life’s greatest gift.
Childbirth.
33. I’m a long tunnel that leads to a bright light. What am I?
The birth canal.
34. I’m red and round and bring life into the world. What am I?
A woman’s dilating cervix during birth.
35. What is sticky, made of water, and cheers for mommy?
A newborn’s first tears.
36. I’m a liquid you’re happy to pass. I come before baby, your labor at last. What am I?
The amniotic fluid.
37. I’m a superhero who saves the day by safely delivering your baby. Who am I?
The obstetrician or midwife.
38. We’re strings that cut, after baby pushes through. No need to worry, it’s just what we do. What are we?
Umbilical cords.
39. I’m a word that means lady. I’m a word that means inside. I’m where your baby grew, safe, warm and snug. What am I?
The uterus.
40. What is often pushed, but never falls down?
A baby during childbirth.
Riddles about newborn babies
Those first days, weeks, and months with a new baby are filled with joy, wonder, and new experiences. These riddles celebrate the magic of new life.
41. What wears disposable underwear and sucks its thumb?
A newborn baby.
42. What bounces before it walks or talks?
A baby.
43. What loses its head in the morning and gets it back at night?
A baby when waking up and going to sleep.
44. I’m a little house with no doors or windows. I’m small and cozy, filled with candy. What am I?
A pacifier.
45. What rocks itself to sleep?
A baby in a cradle.
46. What can’t talk but gets your attention with a whine?
A newborn baby.
47. I’m cute and cuddly and like to suck my thumb, in my diaper I can make a real stink bomb. What am I?
A newborn baby.
48. I’m two little cushions for ten little toes, keeping soft blankets from tickling your nose. What am I?
Baby booties.
49. I’m snug and stretchy wrapped around each tiny arm, keeping baby bundled and cozy and warm. What am I?
A baby swaddle.
50. I’m always hungry and love warm hugs, I’ll cry until you come fill my tummy up. What am I?
A newborn baby.
51. What powders a baby’s bottom and gets rid of a bad smell in one?
Baby powder.
52. I have lots of clothes but no closet or drawers. I sleep all day but stay up through the night. What am I?
A newborn baby.
53. What bounces before it can crawl?
A baby.
54. What wears diapers and sucks a pacifier?
A baby.
55. I’m brand new and wrinkly. Hungry and tired, I eat and I sleep, cry when I need you, but smile when we meet. What am I?
A newborn baby.
56. What’s cute, tiny and wears booties on its feet?
A newborn baby.
57. I’m bald and have no teeth. I poop in my pants and I can’t walk underneath. What am I?
A baby.
58. Blankie or bear, which will I choose? Help me decide, don’t make me fuss! What am I?
A baby.
59. I come out small, but grow bigger each day. I wake mommy and daddy because I need to play. What am I?
A newborn baby.
60. Little hands, little feet, lots of diapers – can’t you tell? A precious new baby has just arrived – ring the bell! Who am I?
A newborn.
Riddles about being a new parent
Though wonderful, having a new baby brings major life changes. These riddles reflect the joy, anxiety, sleeplessness, and love of being a new mom or dad.
61. What keeps you up all night but is worth every minute?
A crying newborn.
62. I’m with you at breakfast, lunch and dinner too. You can’t leave home without me – it’s so very true. What am I?
Your baby.
63. What makes mommy and daddy feel tired but happy?
A newborn baby.
64. You’ll hold me during daytime, rock me all night. Feed me and change me – I’m such a delight! What am I?
A newborn baby.
65. I come at 3 a.m. when you want to sleep. I howl and I wail so you come take a peek. What am I?
A crying newborn.
66. What makes you smile but steals your sleep?
A newborn baby.
67. Heaven and bliss in one tiny kiss, sleepless nights worth every precious sigh. What am I?
A newborn baby.
68. What makes mommy and daddy excited and scared?
Bringing their new baby home.
69. We’re two adults baggy-eyed. We used to sleep now we look barely alive. Who are we?
New parents.
70. What makes mommy skip her morning jog? Two little feet and ten tiny toes. What am I?
Her sweet newborn baby.
71. I’m priceless and precious – your heart’s deepest prize. Though antisocial and bald, you love my two eyes. What am I?
Your newborn baby.
72. What never gets a full night’s rest? Two new parents and one baby, they’re tired but so blessed.
A new family.
73. What always makes mommy smile even when she’s weary? Two tiny feet pitter pattering, though the house is dreary.
Her precious newborn.
74. What’s cute and cuddly and cries a lot too? A sweet baby that depends on doting you!
Your newborn.
75. What’s sweeter than pink cheeks and two lips smacking? The soothing sound of a little one’s laughter.
Your new baby.
76. I haven’t slept in weeks. Drool stains all my shirts. But when we cuddle, my heart bursts. What am I?
A proud new parent.
77. What keeps you wired like you chugged ten cups of coffee? The nonstop needs of your new baby to feed and rock me.
Being a new parent.
78. What makes mornings a chore but your heart skip a beat? Tiny toes pattering – two little feet.
Having a newborn.
79. What makes mommy and daddy feel tired but oh so alive? Crying and cuddling their precious new baby bee hive!
Being new parents.
80. What makes Daddy yell, “Bottle’s done – burp time, honey!” And Mommy cheer, “Yay, you made a poopie, sonny!”?
Having a newborn.
Riddles about baby gear
Preparing for a little one requires lots of equipment and accessories. These riddles are all about the baby gear new parents need.
81. I’m a mini mattress so your baby can nap. You can put me on the floor or right in your lap. What am I?
A portable crib.
82. I’m a lifesaving seat for your newborn daughter. I click to the car so you can ride safely with her. What am I?
A car seat.
83. I hold all your baby’s creams and potions, from diaper rash cream to sticky lotions. What am I?
The diaper bag.
84. I gently rock and soothe you to sleep. An infant slumber essential to have for keeps. What am I?
A baby swing.
85. When outside with your baby I keep the sun out of her eyes, protecting her delicate skin from harsh rays in the bright blue skies. What am I?
A baby sun hat.
86. I’m a cozy seat for your newborn son, so you can shower and cook while he snuggles and yawns. What am I?
A bouncy chair.
87. Wheels and handle so you can stroll, padded seat so baby feels comfy and cozy. What am I?
A baby stroller.
88. Your little one can lounge or play or nap in me. I provide a safe space when you need hands-free. What am I?
A portable playpen.
89. I’m a fabric you wrap for a snuggle so tight. Your baby feels secure and close day and night. What am I?
A baby wrap.
90. I’m a seat on wheels so you can stroll. A sun shade, storage, and toys to entertain your little troll. What am I?
A baby jogging stroller.
91. I’m a lifesaving necessity when driving in the car, your baby rides rear-facing in me while you travel near and far. What am I?
A rear-facing car seat.
92. Soft and squishy, I’m where your baby will snooze. Place me in the crib but never use for long naps or you’ll surely lose. What am I?
A dockatot or co-sleeper.
93. I’m a strip of fabric worn across your chest, your baby nestles in while you get some rest. What am I?
A baby carrier.
94. When bathtime is over and baby is cold, wrap them up quick in a towel fresh from the fold. What is it?
A hooded baby towel.
95. Slip me on your newborn’s tiny feet, my grippy dots will help her balance when learning to stand and teeter. What am I?
Baby socks.
96. Made of rubber or silicone, your baby gets so excited when this teether he grips. What is it?
A teething toy.
97. I softly suction to hold a pacifier or toy. Your infant will love me – their new favorite toy! What am I?
A pacifier clip.
98. I’ll alert you when baby makes a peep. Place me in the crib so you can sleep. What am I?
A baby monitor.
99. Stacked tall, I contain wipes and diapers. My shelves will be emptied by your new little wiper. What am I?
A diaper caddy.
Conclusion
Having a baby fill your heart and home with wonder. From pregnancy to those first months of newborn cuddles and sleepless nights, it’s a time of change, growth, and boundless love. These riddles reflect the curiosity, anticipation, and joy that comes with this miraculous new chapter of life.
