Betcha Didn't Know
This is a newborn's sharpest sense.
Their sense of smell
In Scotland, you might hear one of these babies referred to as a "wee coo."
What is a Highland Cow?
A baby fox
A kit
Contrary to her early bird behaviour, Natalie was born at this time of day.
Night
Saint Patrick is the primary patron saint of this island nation.
At this age, a baby will double their birth weight.
Around 4-6 months
Much to the delight of many sharp-eyed birders, an eyas is a baby this.
Hawk or falcon
A baby porcupine
A porcupette
Coming in many super-flavoured varieties, Natalie's biggest craving has been for this.
Ice cream
The name Patrick has its roots in the word 'Patricius' from this old language.
What is Latin?
Babies are born with this many bones.
About 300 (significantly more than the 206 bones found in an adult skeleton)
Baby puffins are black and white, without the characteristic orange bill of their parents - and they have this adorable name.
What is a puffling?
A baby platypus - or the cross between a beagle and pug.
What is a puggle?
Natalie's favourite Teddy is a fan of this NFL team.
Chicago Bears
Getting close to the 24" measuring tape maximum, Patrick was this many inches in length at birth.
23 (23 1/4 to be precise!)
The average person has about 4.5 to 5.5 liters of blood in their body. This is how much a pregnant woman has.
5.5 to 7 litres
A baby alpaca or llama
A cria
The name Natalie comes from the Latin word natalis - traditionally referring to this special day.
Birthday (specifically Christmas Day)
Newborns can cry loudly from birth - but they can't do this while crying.
Cry tears. Newborns can't produce real tears for up to three months - their tear ducts are still developing
A baby bear born during the current winter or spring is also know as a COY - aka _____ _____ _____ _____.
Cub of the year.
A baby woodchuck
A chuckling
When only able to select one, Patrick chooses this middle name to use.
Joseph