First Birthday Crossword Puzzle | Free Printable Example

A guessing game built around Mila's first year: her first word, the toy she won't nap without, the food she spat clear across the room. Hand it out at the party and let guests solve their way through her milestones while the cake gets cut.

Printable first birthday crossword puzzle with guessing-game clues about the baby's first year
Mila's first birthday crossword, made with buildacrossword.com.

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Words used in this puzzle

What was Mila's first word, blurted out over breakfast? | DADA
What toy does Mila refuse to nap without? | ELEPHANT
What food did Mila try once and immediately spit clear across the room? | PEAS
What did Mila start doing to get around at nine months? | CRAWLED
What object does Mila point at and grunt for every single morning? | BOTTLE
What did Mila grab first at her smash cake, before anyone said go? | FROSTING
What does Mila do the instant the dog barks? | GIGGLE
What clothing item does Mila always manage to kick off within minutes? | SOCKS
What song knocks Mila out cold every single night? | LULLABY
What's the one thing guaranteed to stop a meltdown mid-scream? | BUBBLES
Who does Mila reach for the second she's tired, even with mom in the room? | GRANDMA
What does Mila point at and shout the word everyone's been waiting all day to hear? | CAKE

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At a first birthday, the guests usually know the baby better than the baby knows herself, which is exactly what makes this work as a party game: how many of Mila's actual habits can the room get right? Swap in the real milestones, habits, and food fails, then hide her name or age in the grid as a hidden message for guests to spell out as they solve. Print one copy per guest and hand them out while the cake gets cut.

Perfect for

  • First birthday party guessing game
  • Milestone party table activity
  • ONE-themed party favor
  • Baby's first birthday keepsake
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