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Jibber Jabber: Decode the Baby Term

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

A phonetic puzzle that's funnier the more you say it out loud. Each round is a baby term spelled the way it sounds โ€” TOOM EE TIME is "tummy time," DYE PUR RAHSH is "diaper rash." Guests have to sound it out, which makes for a hilarious read-aloud game.

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How to play Jibber Jabber: Decode the Baby Term

  1. 1Show the phonetic spelling on screen.
  2. 2Guests sound it out and guess the real baby term.
  3. 3Encourage saying it aloud โ€” that's where the laughs are.
  4. 4Click Reveal, award the point, and continue.

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.

1TETH ING
TEETHING
2SWAD LING
SWADDLING
3TOOM EE TIME
TUMMY TIME
4DYE PUR RAHSH
DIAPER RASH
5BAY BEE SHOH WUR
BABY SHOWER
6PASH UH FIRE
PACIFIER
7BABE EE MOH NITE UR
BABY MONITOR

Host tips

  • โ—Designate a "reader" to say each one aloud dramatically.
  • โ—Plays great over Zoom โ€” the audio-first format suits a call perfectly.
  • โ—Pair it with the Word Scramble game for a wordplay double-header.

Best for

Lively crowds who like a game that makes them laugh out loud.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Jibber Jabber game?

It's a phonetic decoding game โ€” each round is a baby term spelled the way it sounds (e.g. SWAD LING = Swaddling). Guests sound it out to find the real word, then the answer is revealed.

Why is it good for Zoom showers?

Because it's audio-first โ€” guests read the sounds aloud, which works perfectly on a video call where everyone can hear each attempt.

Is it hard?

It starts easy and ramps up. The fun is in the trying โ€” even "wrong" guesses get big laughs.

Unlock Jibber Jabber: Decode the Baby Term + 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.

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