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How many babies are born daily, worldwide?
385,000
What is the average weight of a baby boy in the US?
7 lbs, 6 oz
What is the most common eye color at birth?
Brown.
At what age range do babies typically crawl?
Between 7 and 12 months.
An old wives’ tale states that if you have heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have lots of what?
Hair
What is the most common day of the week to be born?
Tuesday
What is the average weight of a baby girl in the US?
7 lbs, 2 oz
What has been the most common baby girl name over the last 100 years?
Mary
When do babies typically roll over?
4-6 months.
What is the percentage of women whose water breaks before labor?
About 10%.
What is the most common birth month?
September
What is the average height of a newborn boy in the US?
19.75 inches
How many bones are babies commonly born with at birth?
300
What is the average age babies begin to laugh?
4 months
What percentage of babies are born on their due date?
5%
How many twins are born worldwide each year?
1.6 million
What is the average height of a newborn girl in the US?
19 inches
How far away from their faces can babies commonly see for the first 3 months?
8-12 inches
When can babies start to see colors?
Between 2-4 months.
In the first year, new parents lose about how many days of sleep?
44 days
Babies are born without which body part?
Kneecaps
How much did the heaviest baby weigh on record?
22 lbs
What do babies commonly do if they are too cold?
Move around more!
What average age do babies start talking?
12-18 months
Name two things that will help a baby breast-feed after birth.
Skin-to-skin contact
Expressing breast milk
Supportive environment
Responsive feeding
Practical support