Nursery Rhymes
This egg-shaped character sat on a wall before having a great fall that no king’s horses or men could fix.
Humpty Dumpty
This absorbent item, usually disposable or cloth, keeps babies dry by catching what they can’t yet control.
diaper
A baby dog is called this.
Puppy
This 1994 Disney movie follows a young lion prince named Simba on his journey to reclaim his kingdom.
The Lion King
Pediatricians often refer to a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy with this term.
Premature infant
In this rhyme, a girl loses her sheep but learns they’ll return home wagging their tails behind them.
Little Bo-Peep
This soft container holds milk or formula and usually has a rubber or silicone nipple for babies to suck on.
baby bottle
A baby cat goes by this name.
Kitten
This 2013 Disney movie features sisters Anna and Elsa and the hit song “Let It Go.”
Frozen
This stage of development happens when a baby begins to grow their first set of teeth.
teething
This spider climbed up the water spout, was washed out by rain, and then climbed up again when the sun came out.
Itsy Bitsy Spider
This wheeled device lets parents push a seated or reclining baby while walking outdoors or shopping.
stroller
This term refers to a baby sheep.
Lamb
In this 1992 Disney film, a street “diamond in the rough” finds a magic lamp containing a powerful genie.
Aladdin
This milestone usually happens around a baby’s first birthday and involves moving independently on two feet.
Walking
This baked-good character outran the old woman, the old man, and several farm animals while shouting, “Run, run, as fast as you can!”
Gingerbread Man
Often clipped to a baby’s clothes, this cloth item helps catch drool or spilled food during feeding.
bib
This word refers to a baby deer, especially in its first year of life.
Fawn
In this Disney film, a young Polynesian girl sets sail to return the heart of Te Fiti with the help of the demigod Maui.
Moana
The soft spot on the top of a baby’s head where the skull bones haven’t fully fused yet is called this.
Fontanelle
This pastry-themed rhyme warns that if you don’t give a baker his due, you might end up with a pastry missing a letter.
Pat-a-Cake
This portable bed with mesh sides is commonly used for travel and is often known by a brand name that became a generic term.
Pack 'n Play
A baby kangaroo that grows inside its mother’s pouch is called this.
Joey
This 2002 Disney animated film centers on a lonely Hawaiian girl who befriends a chaotic blue alien named Stitch.
Lilo and Stitch
This reflex in newborns causes them to spread their arms and legs suddenly when they feel like they are falling.
Moro reflex