Baby Facts
What is the first sound babies hear in the womb?
The mother's heartbeat
What is the safest sleeping position for a newborn?
On their back
How long does it take for a chicken egg to hatch?
21 days
What is the first thing a father should do when their baby is born?
Recite the Adhan in the Baby’s Ear
It is Sunnah for the father, or another trusted family member, to softly recite the Adhan in the newborn’s right ear soon after birth. This ensures that the first words the baby hears are the call to worship, instilling the remembrance of Allah from the very beginning.
What is a baby doctor called?
Pediatrician
A baby cannot taste salt until it is __ old
4 months
What is the best way to burp a baby?
Gently patting their back while holding them upright
What is a baby kangaroo called?
A Joey.
Born the size of a jellybean, crawls into its mother's pouch to continue developing.
Who was the most miraculous baby in the Quran?
Prophet Isa (AS)
Spoke from the cradle to defend his mother Maryam (AS) against accusations of impropriety.
What is the average age for a baby’s first steps?
12 months
What do babies not have at birth?
Kneecaps.
Kneecaps do not develop completely until after six months.
A common tip for soothing a fussy baby
Swaddling
How Much Does a Baby Elephant Weigh at Birth?
Up to 250-300 pounds
Children are a ___ from Allah (SWT)
Blessing from Allah
“To Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He creates whatever He wills. He gives daughters to whom He wills and sons to whom He wills, or He gives them both sons and daughters. And He makes whomsoever He wants barren. Surely He is All-Knowing, All-Powerful” (Surah Shura 42:49-50). This verse emphasizes that children are a divine gift, and their presence is a sign of Allah’s mercy and power.
The average number of diapers a baby uses in a day
10-12
A baby is born in the world every __ seconds?
3 seconds
On average, how many hours do newborns sleep a day?
11-16
How tall is a newborn giraffe?
About 6 feet
Which Surah in the Quran talks about the development of a fetus.
Surah Mu'minun - The Believers
Explains human creation from clay, the stages of embryonic development, and Allah’s perfect design, emphasizing His power and wisdom.
Around how many times a day should a newborn be fed?
8 to 12 times in 24 hours
Roughly every 2 to 3 hours, whether breastfed or formula-fed.
How many bones are babies born with?
275-300 bones.
Nearly 100 more than adults.
What body part do you test the temperature of milk on?
Inner wrist
How long can a baby dolphin go without sleep after birth?
1 month
When is the soul (ruh) blown into the fetus?
21 days (4 months)
How common are identical twins (out of 1000 births)?
3-4/1000 births
0.003% or 0.004%