Old Wives Tales
True or False?
Breast is best.
False.
Any way you can get food into your baby is best.
What milestone comes first?
A) babies first steps
B) baby rolls over
C) baby sits up
B
Traditionally, babies learn to roll over on their own before sitting up on their own and then walking.
What animal also have babies called "kids"
Goats
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, ______________
Blue Fish
True or False
Carrying a baby high means that it will be a girl while carrying a baby low means it will be a boy.
False
There is no scientific proof to back this old wives tale.
How many hours does a newborn sleep?
16-17 Hours
True or False
A baby otter cannot swim at birth?
True!
Baby otters cannot swim at birth. An otter pup's fur is so dense that it can't dive underwater until it gets its adult fur. This comes in handy when mothers leave their pups safely floating on the water's surface while they forage for food. A mother sea otter carries her pup.
Baa Baa Black Sheep have you any whool?
Yes sir, yes sir ___ bags full
3
True or False
Heartburn during pregnancy means the baby will have a lot of hair.
True
Some studies suggest a link!
True or False?
Newborns don't have knee caps at birth?
True
They have cartilage that later turns into bone as babies grow and develop.
How tall is a baby giraffe at birth?
6 feet tall
That's one tall baby!
What two popular children songs are sung to the same tune?
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and The ABC's
According to an old wives' tale, newborns are said to look more like this parent so they instinctively recognize and bond with the baby.
Who is the Father.
How many bones does a newborn baby have?
300
True or False?
A baby elephant doesn't know how to use its trunk after its born?
True
baby elephants have very little control over their trunks when they are first born and need to learn how to use them, usually taking around a year to gain full control over their trunk movements
What song is about the Bubonic Plague?
Ring Around the Rosie
The “rosie” being the malodorous rash that developed on the skin of bubonic plague sufferers, the stench of which then needed concealing with a “pocket full of posies”. The bubonic plague killed 15% of Britain’s population, hence “atishoo, atishoo, we all fall down (dead).”
A baby with hiccups means…
A) They will be a good singer 🎤
B) They will have strong lungs 💪
C) They will be a deep sleeper 😴
B
On average how many diaper changes does a baby need in the first week?
70
What is the most popular nursery rhyme in the world?
Humpty Dumpty
One of the most popular rhymes of all time, this classic story of the unfortunate egg is simple to learn and sing along