Babies by the Numbers
On average, how many diapers does a newborn go through in one day?
What is 8 to 12?
In "Rock-a-bye Baby," where does the cradle fall from?
What is the treetop?
A baby kangaroo goes by this name.
What is a joey?
Pediatricians recommend waiting until this age (in months) before introducing honey due to the risk of botulism.
What is 12 months?
This baby essential was invented in the 1940s and replaced the cloth versions most parents had used.
What is the disposable diaper?
How many hours a day does a newborn typically sleep in their first month?
What is 14 to 17 hours?
Little Miss Muffet’s snack of curds and whey is more commonly known today as this dairy product.
What is cottage cheese?
A newborn whale is called this.
What is a calf?
This method of introducing solids allows babies to feed themselves soft, finger-sized pieces of food.
What is baby-led weaning?
This innovative chair, invented in 1965, allows babies to bounce themselves with their own movements.
What is the BabyBjörn bouncer?
Babies are usually born with this many teeth.
What is 0?
This nursery rhyme character went up the hill but tumbled back down with a crown injury.
Who is Jack (and Jill)?
This is the term for a baby swan.
What is a cygnet?
This vitamin is commonly provided as a supplement to babies to support bone health.
What is vitamin D?
Introduced in the 1930s, this now-standard baby item was originally made of glass and is used to feed milk or formula.
What is a baby bottle?
By their first birthday, how many diapers has the average baby used?
What is approximately 2,500 to 3,000?
The "baby" in "Hush, Little Baby" is promised this sparkly gift if they don’t cry.
What is a diamond ring?
A baby echidna, an egg-laying mammal, is called this adorable name.
What is a puggle?
Babies usually transition from bottles to this type of cup around 6-12 months old.
What is a sippy cup?
This invention, introduced in 1950, allows parents to carry their babies hands-free.
What is the baby carrier?
What percentage of babies worldwide are born on their actual due date?
What is about 4%?
The "Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" had so many children she gave them this for supper.
What is broth without any bread?
This is the name for a baby platypus, even though it’s not officially recognized.
What is a platypup?
Babies can safely start drinking small amounts of water at this age.
What is 6 months old?
This lifesaving item, now required in cars, was first introduced for infants in the 1930s.
What is the car seat?