Little Gabe
What phrase did Gabe’s mom use to describe his toddler personality?
A. “Run it, jump it, break it”
B. “Build it, stack it, knock it down”
C. “Climb it, throw it, dump it”
D. “Push it, pull it, crash it”
C. “Climb it, throw it, dump it”
Which nickname did Margot’s family use when she was little?
A. Bugaboo
B. Ladybug
C. Peanut
D. Lulu
B. Ladybug
What name is commonly used for babies in South Africa?
A. Baba
B. Nene
C. Lala
D. bebe
A. Baba
What is the feeding method called where babies feed themselves using their hands?
A. Baby-led weaning
B. Self-feeding transition
C. Independent feeding
D. Guided eating
A. Baby-led weaning
According to an old wives’ tale, what will the baby be born with if you have frequent heartburn during pregnancy?
A. Early teeth
B. Strong fingernails
C. Lots of hair
D. Darker skin tone
C. Lots of hair
What fascinated Gabe when he was around three years old?
A. Escalators at the mall
B. Automatic urinals
C. Elevator buttons
D. Car washes
B. Automatic urinals
What did Margot often do right before bed as a child?
A. Read books quietly
B. Ask for extra snacks
C. Run wildly around the room
D. Sing songs to herself
C. Run wildly around the room
In which European country is it common for babies to nap outdoors, even in cold weather?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Italy
D. Sweden
D. Sweden
What food are babies not supposed to eat until they are at least one year old?
A. Bananas
B. Wheat
C. Yogurt
D. Honey
D. Honey
According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if you crave sweet foods during pregnancy?
A. The baby will be a girl
B. The baby will be a boy
C. The baby will arrive early
D. Twins
A. The baby will be a girl
Which unusual food did Gabe especially love as a child?
A. Pickle pizza
B. Mustard sandwiches
C. Plain sauerkraut
D. Cold hot dogs
B. Mustard sandwiches
Before Margot started walking, what unusual thing did she do for a few days?
A. Crawled backward everywhere
B. Refused to wear shoes
C. Walked only while holding furniture
D. Sumo squatted repeatedly
D. Sumo squatted repeatedly
What is a pacifier commonly called in the United Kingdom?
A. Soother
B. Sucker
C. Dummy
D. Binky
C. Dummy
What is the name of the reflex that causes a baby to fling out their arms when startled?
A. Rooting reflex
B. Moro reflex
C. Grasp reflex
D. Babinski reflex
B. Moro reflex
According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if the baby’s fetal heart rate is above 140 bpm?
A. The baby will be a girl
B. The baby will be a boy
C. The baby will be very active
D. The baby will arrive early
A. The baby will be a girl
Which stuffed animal became one of Gabe’s favorites after his stuffed puppy was lost?
A. A blue dinosaur
B. A green stuffed snake
C. A brown teddy bear
D. A gray stuffed shark
B. A green stuffed snake
What did Margot often pretend to do while playing house as a child?
A. Tuck all her stuffed animals into bed
B. Cook dinner for everyone
C. Nurse her baby dolls
D. Dress up for pretend school
C. Nurse her baby dolls
What is the age of the oldest mother to ever give birth?
A. 66 years
B. 74 years
C. 58 years
D. 62 years
B. 74 years
What are the soft spots on a newborn baby’s head called?
A. Soft tissue
B. Frenulum
C. Fontanelles
D. Cartilage
C. Fontanelles
According to an old wives’ tale, what does it mean if you're pregnant and mix urine with baking soda and it fizzes?
A. The baby will be a gril
B. The baby will be a boy
C. The baby will have curly hair
D. The baby will be very healthy
B. The baby will be a boy