Baby by numbers
How many months does a typical pregnancy last, approximately?
9 months
What is the soft spot on a baby's head called?
Fontanelle
What is a baby kangaroo called?
Joey
In The Lion King, who is Simba's father?
Mufasa
Which sense helps newborns bond through skin-to-skin contact?
Touch
Approximately how many bones does a newborn have?
300
What is a newborn baby's first stool called?
Meconium
What is a baby swan called?
Cygnet
What is the baby's name in The Incredibles?
Jack-Jack
What reflex causes a baby to grip your finger?
Palmer grasp reflex
How many hours does a newborn typically sleep in 24 hours?
14-17 hrs
What is the fine, soft hair sometimes covering a newborn's body called?
Lanugo
Which land animal has a pregnancy of approximately 22 months?
African Elephant
What is the name of Ross and Rachel's daughter in Friends?
Emma
True or false: A baby's eye colour can change after birth.
True
Approximately how many times does a newborn's heart beat per minute while awake and calm?
100-160bpm
What is the creamy, protective white substance sometimes seen on newborn skin?
Vernix Caseosa
What is a baby echidna called?
Puggle
In Three Men and a Baby, what is the baby's name?
Mary
What is the nutrient-rich first breast milk called?
Colostrum
Approximately how many litres of blood does a 3.5 kg newborn have?
0.3 L
How many collarbones does a baby have?
Two collarbones
What is a baby hare called?
Leveret
In the film Ice Age, what is the name of the human baby protected by Manny and Sid?
Roshan
What is the medical term for the startle reflex in newborn babies?
Moro reflex