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Baby Milestone Timeline

By the BabyShowerShow editors ยท Updated June 2026 ยท 15 rounds ยท Free sample rounds below

A guess-the-age trivia round about real baby development. When does a baby say their first word? Around 12 months. First tooth? 6โ€“10 months. It's genuinely useful for first-time parents in the room, and surprisingly competitive for everyone who thinks they know.

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How to play Baby Milestone Timeline

  1. 1Show the milestone on screen.
  2. 2Guests guess the typical age it happens.
  3. 3Click Reveal for the real developmental range.
  4. 4Closest guess wins the round.

Sample rounds (with answers)

Here are 7 of this game's 15 rounds so you can see exactly how it plays. The full deck โ€” plus the other 19 games โ€” unlocks once for $9.99.

1Baby says their first word (usually mama or dada)
Around 12 months
2Baby takes their first steps independently
9โ€“12 months (most by 15 months)
3Baby starts eating solid foods
Around 6 months (never before 4 months)
4Baby rolls over from back to front
4โ€“5 months
5Baby's first tooth appears
6โ€“10 months
6Baby sits up without any support
6โ€“8 months
7Baby waves bye-bye
9โ€“10 months

Host tips

  • โ—Reassure the room these are typical ranges, not deadlines โ€” keeps it light.
  • โ—Experienced parents love showing off here; let them shine.
  • โ—A good "learn something" game to balance the silly ones.

Best for

Showers with lots of first-time parents and curious guests.

Frequently asked questions

Are the milestone ages accurate?

Yes โ€” each reveal gives the typical developmental range (e.g. first steps at 9โ€“12 months). They're presented as ranges, not strict deadlines.

Is this game informative?

It's the most lightly-educational game in the set โ€” fun for everyone, and genuinely handy for first-time parents to hear what's coming.

How competitive is it?

Surprisingly. People are confident about baby ages until they're not โ€” closest-guess scoring keeps every round in play.

Unlock Baby Milestone Timeline + 19 more games

All 15 rounds, plus the other 19 games and 300 total puzzles โ€” one $9.99 unlock, no app, no printing. Project it on a TV or share it on Zoom.

Not sure yet? Play the free Emoji Pictionary game first โ†’

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