BABY BASICS
How many hours a day does a newborn typically sleep?
14-17 Hours
What is the soft spot on a baby’s head called?
Fontanelle
“Rock-a-bye baby on the ___…”
Treetop
What item helps babies self-soothe and sleep?
Pacifier
How often do newborns typically eat?
Every 2–3 hours
At what age do most babies start teething?
Around 6 months
What sense is most developed at birth?
What Dr. Seuss book is commonly gifted at baby showers?
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
What item is used to keep babies warm while sleeping without loose blankets?
Sleep sack
At what age do babies usually start solid foods?
Around 6 months
How many diapers does a newborn use per day (on average)?
8–12 diapers
How many bones are babies born with (more or fewer than adults)?
More, around 300
What bedtime book features a quiet bunny saying goodnight to everything?
Goodnight Moon
What item protects a baby’s clothes during feeding time?
Bib
What common allergen is now recommended to be introduced early?
Peanuts
How many weeks is the average pregnancy?
40 weeks
True or False: Babies are born with kneecaps
False
What animal is the main character in Guess How Much I Love You?
A hare (or bunny)
What wearable item helps prevent babies from scratching their faces?
Baby mittens
What is the recommended first food texture for babies starting solids?
Smooth purées
What trimester is known for morning sickness?
First trimester
What reflex causes babies to grasp your finger?
Palmar grasp reflex
What song begins with “Hush, little baby, don’t say a word”?
Hush Little Baby
What item helps block light during daytime naps?
Blackout curtains
What mineral is often added to infant formula to support brain development?
Iron