Senses & Features
"Firsts"
World Record
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How many bones are babies born with?

 300 Bones.

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What is the first sense a baby develops?

Touch.

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What is the record for the MOST babies born at ONCE?

NINE.  Halima Cisse gave birth to nine surviving children, the first known instance of nonuplets surviving birth.  

-She gave birth to five girls and four boys, on May 4, 2021. The babies were born prematurely at 30 weeks and weighed between 1.1 and 2.4 pounds.

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How many hours/day do newborns sleep?

About 16 hours/day.

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What is the rarest birth date?

February 29.
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When do babies begin to cry real tears?

About one month old.

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What is the most common first word for babies?

"mama" and "dada". 

-Babies begin talking around their first birthday.

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How much did the heaviest baby weigh?

22 pounds, which was born in 1879. The baby, nicknamed "Babe".

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Do newborns breathe fast or slow? 

Fast. Newborns breathe very fast, up to 60 breaths per minute.

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How any babies are born every second?

About 4 babies.
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When is the eye color set in an infant?

6-9 Months.

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When do babies get their first tooth?

Around 6 months old.

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How old is the oldest woman to give birth?

73.

-Erramatti Mangamma is the oldest woman to give birth, at the age of 73 in 2019. The Indian woman gave birth to twin girls via C-section after undergoing IVF treatment.

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Do babies have more or less taste buds than adults?

More.  Babies have about 10,000 taste buds, which is more than adults.

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What is the most common holiday a baby is born on?

Labor Day.

Explanation: Many people conceive around the holiday season, leading to a higher number of births in September, with September 9th being the peak day. 

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What body part are babies born without?

Kneecaps.

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When do babies first begin to laugh?

Babies first laugh might arrive about one month after their first smile.

-Babies typically start laughing around 3 to 4 months of age, but they may start earlier or later.  

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What is the longest a woman has ever been in labor?

75 Days. 

-Joanna Krzysztonek spent 75 days in labor.

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Can babies recognize music? 

Yes, Babies can recognize music they were exposed to in the womb. 

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What is the most common blood type a baby is born with?

O Positive. 
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At what range can a newborn see clearly?

9-14 inches.

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What is the first solid food a baby eats?

Rice cereal or pureed vegetables.

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What is the quickest labor?

23 seconds. 

-On April 6, 2017, Amanda Dorris gave birth to twins in less than 23 seconds: 22.976 seconds, to be exact.

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Are babies born with Aquatic Instincts?

Yes, Babies are born with an instinct to swim and can hold their breath underwater for short periods. 

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When can babies taste salt?

Around 3 to 4 months.

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