"Oh baby, baby, how was I supposed to know?"
“...Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
Most babies do this for the first time around 2 months old.
Smile
What has been Gwen's biggest craving during pregnancy?
Pb&Js.
This is the safest way for a newborn to sleep — on their ______.
Back.
This little animal followed Mary to school one day — much to the teacher’s surprise.
A lamb. (From “Mary Had a Little Lamb”)
"Baby, I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms..."
“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
Around 6 months, babies start doing this with food.
Eating solids.
What baby chore is Danny secretly hoping to avoid?
Dealing with baby barf.
Most newborn diapers fall into two categories — wet or _____.
Dirty (poopy).
In this rhyme, a cow performs a rather improbable athletic feat.
“Hey Diddle Diddle” (“The cow jumped over the moon!”)
"Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she wonderful? Isn’t she precious, less than one minute old..."
“Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
Around 7-9 months, babies start being able to what?
Sit up/Crawl.
Who will be the stricter parent — Gwen or Danny?
Gwen.
This nighttime routine — bath, book, and bed — helps babies learn this essential skill.
Sleeping through the night.
In this classic, a mouse runs up something you’d find on the wall at noon.
“Hickory Dickory Dock” (The mouse ran up the clock!)
"Hey baby, there ain’t no easy way out..."
“I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty
Most babies can do this between 9 and 12 months, often using furniture to steady themselves before taking real steps.
Standing/Walking.
What’s one thing Gwen says she’ll never do as a parent — but probably will?
Fast food for the baby/child.
Pediatricians recommend babies ride in this type of car seat until at least age 2.
Rear-facing.
In this old rhyme thought to reference the plague, children “all fall down” at the end.
“Ring Around the Rosie”
"She said, ‘Baby, my heart’s on fire,’ she said, ‘Baby, my heart’s on fire…’"
“Rebel Rebel” by David Bowie
Around 12 months, babies usually start doing what?
Talking.
What’s one trait each from Gwen & Danny that they hope baby gets from them?
From Gwen: Her outgoingness (but not her anxiety.)
From Danny: His patience.
This reflex — where a baby throws out their arms and legs when startled — usually disappears by about 4 months.
The Moro reflex (or startle reflex).
In this rhyme, a girl named Jill takes a tumble while fetching water — but who falls first?
Jack. (From “Jack and Jill” — Jack fell down and broke his crown!)