Baby Shower Word Search Printable for a Quick Party Game

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Baby Shower Word Search

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0 of 15 words found

BWDNJMOMMYDSEOM

IDRSTORKASAXYBS

KRRTOJBTMPHPHTD

UJXKXHPNTZSRMEA

UFPQSTCRIBSAAZD

HIGHCHAIREILSDD

GYBSBTEDDYJSIIY

HPACIFIERWTATIN

GHSCBKRRWBRTLQU

DNSREFBALLOONRJ

ODIAPERTDAOQHCM

NUNDSNATENONYBD

ISELHBELXKQTGPL

DATERLNEYEWIEUV

LULLABYTLTFQPEK

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CribCRIB
CradleCRADLE
BassinetBASSINET
BlanketBLANKET
BibBIB
HighchairHIGHCHAIR
DiaperDIAPER
LullabyLULLABY
PacifierPACIFIER
RattleRATTLE
TeddyTEDDY
BalloonBALLOON
StorkSTORK
MommyMOMMY
DaddyDADDY

15 of 24 words from the Baby Shower list.

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Answer key: Baby Shower Word Search

BWDNJMOMMYDSEOM

IDRSTORKASAXYBS

KRRTOJBTMPHPHTD

UJXKXHPNTZSRMEA

UFPQSTCRIBSAAZD

HIGHCHAIREILSDD

GYBSBTEDDYJSIIY

HPACIFIERWTATIN

GHSCBKRRWBRTLQU

DNSREFBALLOONRJ

ODIAPERTDAOQHCM

NUNDSNATENONYBD

ISELHBELXKQTGPL

DATERLNEYEWIEUV

LULLABYTLTFQPEK

CRIB, CRADLE, BASSINET, BLANKET, BIB, HIGHCHAIR, DIAPER, LULLABY, PACIFIER, RATTLE, TEDDY, BALLOON, STORK, MOMMY, DADDY

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All 139 words

Nursery and Gear 20

Bassinet A small bed for a baby's first months. The name comes from the French for small basin.
Blanket A soft cover for keeping warm. Knitters often make one for a new baby.
Bouncer A low springy seat that bobs when the baby kicks.
Canopy The folding hood on a stroller that keeps off sun and rain.
Carrier A padded harness that holds a baby against a grown-up's chest or back.
Cradle A small bed on rockers that sways a baby to sleep.
Crib A baby's bed with high slatted sides. In Britain it is called a cot.
Dresser A chest of drawers for very small clothes.
Hamper A basket for clothes waiting to be washed.
Mattress The firm pad that fits inside the crib.
Mobile Hanging shapes that turn above a crib. Marcel Duchamp gave moving sculptures this name in 1931.
Monitor A speaker or screen that lets parents hear the baby from another room.
Nursery The room where a baby sleeps and plays.
Playmat A padded mat for the floor, often with toys hanging over it.
Playpen A small folding enclosure where a baby can play.
Pram A baby carriage in which a newborn lies flat. The word is short for perambulator.
Quilt A padded cover stitched together from pieces of fabric.
Rocker A chair on curved rails that tips gently back and forth.
Sling A long piece of cloth worn over one shoulder to carry a baby close.
Stroller A folding seat on wheels for a baby or toddler. In Britain it is called a pushchair.

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Feeding Time 14

Bib A cloth fastened under the chin to catch spills. The word may come from the Latin bibere, to drink.
Bottle Holds milk or formula for a baby to drink.
Bowl A dish for cereal or mashed food, often with a base that grips the tray.
Burp To pat a baby's back after a feed until the swallowed air comes up.
Cereal Soft grains mixed with milk, a common early food.
Drool The dribble that soaks a bib, most of all during teething.
Formula A milk made for babies, mixed from powder or sold ready to pour.
Highchair A tall seat with a tray, so a baby can eat at table height.
Mealtime When the highchair tray comes out.
Milk A baby's first food.
Nursing Feeding a baby at the breast.
Puree Fruit or vegetables blended smooth for a baby's first tastes.
Spoon A small one with a soft tip is used for first foods.
Warmer A gadget that heats a bottle.

Clothes and Diapers 18

Beanie A snug knitted cap.
Bodysuit A one-piece top that snaps shut under the diaper.
Bonnet A soft hat tied under the chin with strings.
Booties Soft knitted shoes for feet that do not walk yet.
Cardigan A knitted jacket that buttons up the front.
Diaper Absorbent underwear for babies. In Britain it is called a nappy.
Gown A long loose garment, such as the one worn at a christening.
Laundry Clothes to be washed. A new baby makes a surprising amount of it.
Layette A full set of clothes and linens gathered for a newborn.
Mittens Tiny gloves without fingers that keep small hands warm.
Overalls Trousers with a front panel and straps over the shoulders.
Romper A one-piece outfit with short legs, made for play.
Sleeper A one-piece outfit with feet, worn to bed.
Snaps Press fasteners that make a quick diaper change possible.
Socks They never stay on a baby's feet for long.
Sunhat A hat with a wide brim that shades a baby's face.
Sweater A knitted top, often made by hand for a new baby.
Wipes Damp cloths for cleaning up at changing time.

Bath and Bedtime 18

Bathtub A small tub where a baby is washed.
Bedtime The hour for a bath, a story and sleep.
Bubbles Foam on the bath water, or the kind blown from a wand.
Duck The yellow rubber kind floats in the bath.
Lotion A smooth cream rubbed into the skin after a bath.
Lullaby A quiet song that sends a baby to sleep. The word joins lull and bye and dates from about 1560.
Naptime A short sleep in the middle of the day.
Nightlight A dim lamp left on after dark.
Pacifier A soft teat for a baby to suck. It is a dummy in Britain and a soother in Canada.
Pajamas Soft clothes worn to bed.
Shampoo Gentle soap for washing hair.
Snuggle To settle in close and warm.
Splash What small hands do to bath water.
Sponge Soft and full of holes, it soaks up water for a gentle wash.
Swaddle To wrap a newborn snugly in a thin blanket, a practice that goes back to ancient times.
Towel A hooded one keeps a baby's head warm after a bath.
Washcloth A small square of terry for bath time.
Yawn A wide open mouth that means sleep is near.

Toys and Storytime 16

Blocks Cubes for stacking up and knocking down.
Bunny A long-eared favorite among stuffed animals.
Doll A toy in the shape of a person.
Jingle A light ringing sound, like small bells.
Lamb A baby sheep, and a popular nursery toy.
Peekaboo A game of hiding your face and popping back into view.
Plush Soft, furry fabric, or a toy made from it.
Rattle A toy that makes noise when shaken. Such toys go back at least 2,500 years.
Rhyme A short verse with matching sounds. The first English books of nursery verses were printed in 1744.
Shapes Circles, squares and stars to sort and match.
Stacker A set of rings that fit over a post from biggest to smallest.
Storybook A picture book read aloud, often at bedtime.
Teddy A stuffed toy bear, named after President Theodore Roosevelt.
Teether A chewy ring that soothes a baby's sore gums.
Toy Anything made to be played with.
Xylophone Bars of different lengths that ring when tapped with a mallet.

Baby Firsts 23

Album A book of photos from the first year.
Babble Strings of sounds like ba-ba and da-da that come before real words.
Coo A soft, murmuring sound that a contented baby makes.
Crawl To move along on hands and knees.
Cuddle A long, warm hug.
Footprint An inky mark of a newborn's sole, kept as a memento.
Giggle A bubbly little laugh.
Grasp To close the fingers around something and hold on.
Growth Getting bigger week by week.
Haircut A snipped lock from the first one makes a keepsake.
Hiccup A sudden jump of the breath. The word copies the sound.
Infant A formal word for a baby. Its Latin root means not able to speak.
Kick What small legs do during a diaper change.
Laugh The happy sound of finding something funny.
Newborn A baby in the first weeks of life.
Smile One of the first ways a baby answers a friendly face.
Steps The first ones are wobbly and much applauded.
Teething The months when a baby's first tooth and the ones after it push through the gums.
Toddler A child of about 1 to 3. The word comes from toddle, to walk unsteadily.
Tooth The first one usually shows between 6 and 10 months.
Tummy A small child's word for the stomach. Play time on it, awake and watched, is a daily exercise for babies.
Wave A hand signal for hello and goodbye.
Wiggle To squirm with small quick movements.

At the Shower 30

Advice Tips for the new parents, often collected on cards at the party.
Arrival The moment of getting here. After the word new, it is another name for a baby who has just been born.
Auntie A fond name for a parent's sister, or for a close family friend.
Balloon A bag of thin rubber filled with air or helium.
Basket A woven container. As a gift, it packs many small presents into one.
Bingo A game of matching squares on a card, often played at baby showers.
Bundle Something wrapped up snugly. Followed by the words of joy, it is an old nickname for a new baby.
Cake The sweet centerpiece of the party table.
Corsage A small bunch of flowers pinned on or worn at the wrist by the guest of honor.
Daddy A small child's name for father.
Due Expected. Followed by the word date, it names the day the baby should come.
Expecting Waiting for a baby to be born.
Favors Small thank-you gifts that guests take home.
Gift A present, often picked from the parents' registry.
Godparent A person the parents choose to take a special interest in the child.
Grandma The mother of a baby's mom or dad.
Grandpa The father of a baby's mom or dad.
Guess Many shower games ask guests to make one, such as the day the baby will arrive.
Guest Someone invited to the party.
Invitation A card or message that asks guests to come and gives the date and place.
Keepsake Something small kept to remember a special day.
Mommy A small child's name for mother.
Parents A child's mother and father. The shower is for them as much as for the baby.
Registry The list of things the parents hope to receive.
Reveal The moment a secret is made known.
Ribbon A strip of fabric for tying up presents.
Shower A party for parents who are expecting. The guests are said to rain gifts on them.
Stork The bird that, in old European folklore, delivers babies to their parents.
Twins Two babies born from the same pregnancy. They can be identical or fraternal.
Wishes Kind hopes for the baby, often written on cards for the parents to keep.

How this list was compiled: 139 nursery, feeding, clothing, bath, toy, milestone and party words chosen and defined for this site: seven themed lists, a 24-word starter list, 12 short words and every word of 8 letters or more. The list holds no brand name. Definitions are our own wording and give no medical, feeding or sleep advice. Facts were checked on 19 September 2026 at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_shower and in the English Wikipedia articles Teddy_bear, Mobile_(sculpture), Pacifier, Diaper, Infant_bed, Baby_transport, Toddler, Infant, Peekaboo, Swaddling, Layette, Bassinet, Teething, Babbling, Godparent, Baby_rattle, Twin, Rubber_duck, Nursery_rhyme, Baby_sling, Tummy_time, White_stork, Bib_(garment), Bonnet_(headgear), Rocking_chair and High_chair. Word origins of lullaby, bassinet and hiccup are from https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lullaby and its sister entries. Licence: own work

How it works

Every guest gets the same grid and the host keeps the answer key: that is the whole game. This baby shower word search printable draws from 24 starter words, such as Rattle, Lullaby and Stork. Seven themed lists sit under Start from a list.

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Print every copy from one puzzle. Press Print or save as PDF. In the print window, set Pages to 1 and Copies to your guest count. Then print page 2, the answer key, once for the host. Start a phone timer and give the prize to whoever circles the most words. For a baby shower word search pdf to email, choose Save as PDF.

What is in the lists

Nursery and Gear, Feeding Time, Clothes and Diapers, Bath and Bedtime, Toys and Storytime, Baby Firsts and At the Shower hold one theme each. All 139 words are generic, no brand names. The teddy is named after President Theodore Roosevelt, lullaby joins lull and bye, and pram is short for perambulator.

For a brother or sister, Baby Firsts and Toys and Storytime make a baby word search printable without party words.
Tick Show clues, not words for a harder round: guests work out Layette or Bassinet from its meaning first.

Questions and answers

Is this baby word search free printable for any number of guests?

Yes. Every list and every puzzle is free, there is no account to make, and you can print as many copies as you have guests. The puzzle prints straight from this page with its answer key.

Can I add the baby's name or the parents' names?

Yes. Type names at the end of the word list under the grid, or paste them split by commas or new lines, and they join the puzzle.

How do I pick a fair winner?

Give everyone the same puzzle and the same time. When the timer stops, count circled words against the answer key. To break a tie, hand the tied guests a Long and Tricky puzzle on Hard, where words run in every direction, backwards too.

All 139 words

Nursery and Gear 20

Feeding Time 14

Clothes and Diapers 18

Bath and Bedtime 18

Toys and Storytime 16

Baby Firsts 23

At the Shower 30

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