How Old Were They?
Slide 2
4
True or False – Babies are born without kneecaps.
True.
Their little kneecaps are more like soft cartilage until they harden as they grow.
Who will take more photos of the baby?
Sid.
True or False – Babies are born with more bones than adults.
True.
Babies start with around 300 bones that eventually fuse down to 206 as they grow.
Slide 3
6.
What is the most common first word for babies?
Dada.
Who can sing better lullabies?
Sid.
True or False – Babies are born with the ability to tell right from left.
False.
But that’s okay—most adults are still figuring it out too.
Slide 4
3.
What’s the only part of the body that doesn’t grow from birth?
Their eyes.
That’s why they always look so adorably big and wide-eyed.
Who was the first to buy something for the babies?
Sid.
How far can a newborn baby see?
8-12 inches.
Perfect for seeing their parents’ tired faces up close!
Slide 5
1.
When can a baby taste salt?
Not until about 4 months old.
Who was the more difficult baby?
Kalgi.
There was some back and forth between the couple on this one... had to consult Niyanta.
How many words do babies typically say by their first birthday?
3-5 words.
Slide 6
11.
On average, how many diapers does a baby go through in their first year?
About 2,500.
So for Kalgi and Sid let's double that by two...
Who will be the more disciplined parent?
Kalgi.
There was some disagreement on this one between the couple...
How long does it take most babies to double their birth weight?
About 5-6 months.
Newborns take “eating as a full-time job” very seriously.