Players are challenged to complete various activities and errands for each of six babies, with different skin tones,[1] utilizing the included baby controller, which is operated by inserting the Wii Remote inside with the Nunchuk connected. Each collection of activities assigned to each baby are represented in a book that groups them all into several pages that unlock as the player progresses by clearing these activities successfully.
Players are scored on how well they complete each activity with a medal system, similar to the main Cooking Mama series; gold medals are awarded for flawless completion of an activity and lesser medals granted if the player made mistakes or partially completed the objective. Medals are also awarded at the end of a series of activities pertaining to a particular baby. Babies will also dynamically respond to players' performance through audio and visual cues,[2] including the Wii Remote speaker.
Players are warned in-game against shaking a baby, as it is dangerous to do so in real life.[3] Excessive movement of the baby controller will briefly suspend play with a reminder of such warning, but will otherwise not penalize player performance. A practice mode is also available for each activity to help players brush up on any that they may find difficult.
