Baby Shower Bingo Word List: 70 Options to Personalize Your Game

The hardest part of putting together baby shower bingo is deciding which words to use. You want them to feel relevant to the event but also varied enough so the cards end up different from each other.

Here are 70 options organized by category. Choose the ones that fit your group, drop the ones that do not, and add any that are special to the family.

How many words to use

Before looking at the list: use at least 35 words in your bingo. With fewer than that, cards end up too similar and the game loses its fun.

The ideal range is 40 to 60 words. With 40 or more, you get cards that are nicely varied and the game lasts long enough to build suspense before anyone wins.

If you want to run multiple rounds at the same party, you can go up to 70 words and use different subsets for each round.

Word list by category

Nursery and registry items

1. Diaper
2. Onesie
3. Romper
4. Baby socks
5. Baby hat
6. Baby shoes
7. Baby mittens
8. Swaddle blanket
9. Blanket
10. Crib sheet
11. Pillow
12. Crib
13. Rattle
14. Stroller
15. Highchair

Care and hygiene

16. Baby bottle
17. Pacifier
18. Nipple brush
19. Baby tub
20. Thermometer
21. Diaper cream
22. Wet wipes
23. Baby shampoo
24. Baby soap
25. Baby lotion
26. Baby carrier
27. Baby brush
28. Nail clippers
29. Baby monitor
30. Diaper bag

Feeding

31. Breast milk
32. Breastfeeding
33. Formula
34. Baby puree
35. Bib
36. Baby spoon
37. Food container
38. Sippy cup

Special moments

39. Colic
40. Nap time
41. Crying
42. First tantrum
43. First tooth
44. That baby smell
45. Baby laugh
46. First smile
47. First word
48. First night home

Feelings and family

49. Love
50. Blessing
51. Mommy
52. Daddy
53. Grandma
54. Grandpa
55. Auntie
56. Godfather
57. Godmother
58. Big brother
59. Big sister

Toys and accessories

60. Stuffed animal
61. Teether
62. Walker
63. Bath toy
64. Cloth book
65. Baby slippers
66. Play mat

Wild cards (adapt for your event)

67. Baby’s name
68. Nursery color
69. Chosen name
70. Due date

How to personalize the list

The list above is a starting point. The more you adapt it for the group, the better the game gets.

Think about words that have special meaning for the family. The nickname the parents have already picked, a family tradition, the name of the hospital. Those words create special moments when they come up in the draw.

If the shower has a specific theme like safari, garden, or teddy bears, swap out some generic words for theme words.

From list to cards

With the list ready, the next step is turning it into cards. Each guest needs a different card, otherwise everyone wins at the same time and the game loses its point.

On Bingou you add the words, the system generates cards with random combinations for each guest, and it also runs the draw on the day of the event. The chance of two identical cards is very low. Guests access cards on their phones or you print them, whichever you prefer.

To create the complete baby shower bingo with a themed visual and live draw, see the guide on how to make baby shower bingo.

Frequently asked questions about baby shower bingo words

How many words do I need for baby shower bingo?

Use at least 35 words, but the ideal range is 40 to 60. With fewer than 35, cards end up too similar and the game loses its fun. With 40 or more, each guest will have combinations very different from the others, keeping the suspense going longer.

Can I use phrases instead of single words in bingo?

Yes. Short phrases work great. “That baby smell”, “first night home”, or “up all night” look fantastic on cards and create fun moments during the draw. Keep phrases to three or four words so cards do not get cluttered.

Which words should definitely be on a baby shower bingo card?

There is no mandatory list, but some always work well: diaper, baby bottle, crib, pacifier, baby clothes, and the baby’s name. The more specific the words are to the family and the group, the more special and memorable the game feels.

How do I personalize the list for my group?

Think about the moments, nicknames, and stories that have meaning for the family. The nickname the parents have already picked, the hospital where the baby will be born, a family tradition. Those words create a different reaction when they come up in the draw. Mix them with more generic words for variety.

How do I turn the list into ready-to-use cards?

On Bingou you add the words, choose how many cards to generate, and decide whether guests play on their phones or with printed cards. The system handles the random combinations. Setup takes just a few minutes.