The Tales of Old Wives
This old wives' tale recommended rubbing THIS on a baby's gums to alleviate teething pain.
What is whisky (alcohol)?
They met a spider that sat down beside her
Who is Little Miss Muffet?
Largely influenced by the "Twilight" series, this girl's name was highly popular around 2009 and 2010.
What is Isabella?
This baby item, often adorned with colorful toys and designed to stimulate a baby's senses, hangs above a crib or playpen.
What is a mobile?
This one-piece outfit, often featuring snap closures, is a staple in every baby's wardrobe for its ease of use and comfort.
What is a onesie?
This old wives' tale claims that experiencing this discomfort during pregnancy means your baby will be born with a full head of hair
What is heartburn?
They had a little lamb, who's fleece was white as snow.
Who is Mary?
This boy's name has frequently occupied the top spot in the U.S. since around 2017.
What is Liam?
This absorbent cloth is draped over a caregiver's shoulder during burping to catch any spit-up or drool from the baby.
What is a burp cloth?
These soft, often knitted items keep a baby's feet warm and are worn before the baby can walk.
What are booties?
According to this old wives' tale, placing this object on a baby's neck can help ease teething pain.
What is an amber teething necklace?
They had a garden full of silver bells and cockle shells.
Who is Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary?
This girl's name gained prominence from 2019 onward and has consistently been a top choice.
What is Olivia?
This essential baby item provides a cozy and secure environment for infants to sleep in, often featuring mesh sides and a soft mattress.
What is a bassinet?
This cozy, all-encompassing garment is essential for keeping babies warm during cold weather and often features a hood and foot coverings.
What is a snowsuit or bunting?
This old wives' tale suggests that more babies are born during this lunar phase, due to its supposed influence on labor.
What is a full moon?
_______ went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone
Who is Old Mother Hubbard?
This girl's name was the most popular in the United States for several years, especially around 2008 and from 2014 to 2018.
What is Emma?
Used to soothe babies by mimicking the rhythmic sounds of the womb, this device is often placed near a crib or bassinet.
What is a white noise machine?
This type of sleepwear, which can come with or without feet, is designed to keep babies warm and snug throughout the night.
What is a sleeper or sleep sack?
This old wives' tale claims that if a pregnant woman becomes more beautiful during her pregnancy, she is carrying this gender.
What is a boy?
Who kissed the girls and made them cry? How should bottles be heated?
Who is Georgie Porgie?
This boy's name held the number one spot in the U.S. from 2013 to 2016.
What is Noah?
This item, often made of soft fabric and used to swaddle newborns, helps them feel secure and comfortable during sleep.
What is a swaddle blanket?
These waterproof items are worn over regular clothes to protect from drool and spills, especially useful during feeding time.
What are bibs?