Baby Animals
A baby shark is called this.
What is a pup?
According to an old wives' tale, carrying your baby "high" means you're expecting this gender.
What is a girl?
This real-life celebrity baby, born in 2012, is the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
Who is Blue Ivy Carter?
In Japan, it's common to celebrate a baby’s first month of life with this traditional ceremony, called "Oshichiya."
What is the naming ceremony?
This classic lullaby promises "the cradle will rock" when "the bough breaks."
What is "Rock-a-bye Baby"?
A leveret grows up to be this type of animal.
What is a hare?
Old belief says if you crave salty or sour foods during pregnancy, you’re more likely to have this gender.
What is a boy?
In the Rugrats cartoon, this adventurous baby wears a diaper and carries a screwdriver.
Who is Tommy Pickles?
In Sweden, parents often take their babies outside for naps in this type of weather, believing it builds strong health.
What is cold weather / freezing temperatures?
In "Twinkle, Twinkle," the little star is compared to this object "up above the world so high."
What is a diamond?
This is the term for a baby pigeon.
What is a squab?
Some believe that if you hang a wedding ring over your belly and it swings in a circle, you're having this.
What is a boy?
This famous royal baby, born in 2013, is third in line to the British throne.
Who is Prince George?
In Ireland, it’s considered good luck for a baby to wear this fabric at their christening, passed down from family.
"Hush, Little Baby" promises to buy the baby this item first.
What is a mockingbird?
A cria is the baby version of one of these long-necked animals.
What is a llama or alpaca?
An old myth says lots of heartburn during pregnancy means your baby will have a lot of this.
What is hair?
In the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit, this gruff-voiced cartoon baby smokes cigars between takes.
Who is Baby Herman?
In Greece, it's traditional to spit — gently! — on a baby for this reason.
What is to ward off evil spirits?
This Beatles song, often sung as a lullaby, begins with the lyrics, "Close your eyes and I'll kiss you..."
What is "All My Loving"?
A young eel is called by this slimy-sounding name.
What is an elver?
According to an old superstition, if a baby hiccups often, it means they will grow up to have lots of this.
What is good luck?
The Gerber Baby, the face of the brand since 1928, grew up to become this profession.
What is a teacher?
In South Korea, the 100th day of a baby's life is celebrated with a party known by this name.
What is Baek-il?
"You Are My Sunshine" was originally recorded in 1939 and mentions this weather event that made the singer sad.
What is the rain?