Baby Facts & Milestones
What baby item was invented because a mother was tired of using safety pins?
Disposable diapers
Which biblical couple waited many years for the birth of Isaac?
Abraham and Sarah
What is the small flower arrangement worn on a suit jacket called?
A boutonniere
Which trimester is usually associated with the most morning sickness?
The first trimester
Which bird is famous for males spreading colorful tail feathers to attract a mate?
The peacock
At approximately what age do most babies develop object permanence?
Around 8 months
What woman prayed for a child and became the mother of Samuel?
Hannah
What side of the aisle does the bride traditionally stand on during the ceremony?
The left side
What hormone is commonly blamed for pregnancy mood swings and cravings?
Estrogen/progesterone
What bird species is known for “proposals” using pebbles?
Penguins
What is the medical term for a baby’s first stool?
Meconium
According to Proverbs, parents should “train up a child” in what?
“The way he should go”
What anniversary is traditionally called the “silver anniversary”?
25th anniversary
During pregnancy, a woman’s blood volume increases by approximately what percentage: 10%, 25%, or 50%?
About 50%
What animal is known for holding hands while floating so couples do not drift apart?
Sea otters
Newborn babies have more bones than adults. Approximately how many?
About 300
Which woman in the Bible became both a widow and later the great-grandmother of King David?
Ruth
What was the historical purpose for a bride to carry a bouquet?
To mask odors.
What is the medical term for contractions that happen before true labor begins?
Braxton Hicks contractions
Which animal creates heart-shaped patterns in the sand to attract a mate?
Pufferfish
What part of the brain develops most rapidly during the first three years of life?
The cerebral cortex / brain connections related to learning and language
What married couple in the New Testament taught alongside the apostle Paul?
Priscilla and Aquila
What does RSVP stand for?
“Répondez s’il vous plaît” (“Please respond”)
Babies begin developing fingerprints at approximately how many weeks gestation?
Around 10–15 weeks
What mammal marks potential mates with scent glands and perfume-like smells during courtship?
Lemurs