Baby Basics
What is the term for wrapping a baby snugly in a blanket?
Swaddling
What is a baby kangaroo called?
Joey
In Spanish, “baby” is called this.
bebé
"Ice, ice baby..." is the most iconic song from this one-hit wonder
Vanilla Ice
Babies can recognize this voice first
Mother's
The safest way for a baby to sleep is on their ___ in a crib?
on their back
What is a baby puffin called? Hint: not chick
Puffling
In French, a pacifier is called this (also means “lollipop”).
What is une sucette?
"Hit me, baby, one more time..." launched this pop princess's career in 1998
Who is Britney Spears
What is the average weight of a newborn
7.5 pounds
What is the name of the reflex that causes babies to turn their head when their cheek is touched
rooting reflex
What is a baby eel called?
Elver
In this country, it’s common for babies to nap outside in strollers.
What is Finland (or any Nordic country)?
“Baby, baby, baby, ohhh…” is a famous lyric from this Canadian singer’s breakout hit.
Justin Beiber
Kneecaps
Newborns usually sleep for this many hours per day
14 to 17
What is a baby fish called?
Fry
In Japan, the color red is often used in baby clothes because it symbolizes this.
protection and good luck
This 2006 Beyoncé hit repeats the word “baby” more than 30 times and includes the line “You got me looking so crazy right now.”
Crazy in Love
How many inches can a newborn baby typically see
up to 8-14 inches
What is the term for the baby's first bowel movement, which is dark green or black
Meconium
What is a baby eagle called?
Eaglet
Many African cultures give babies names based on this.
The day of the week they are born
This 1980s hard rock anthem by Guns N' Roses begins “She’s got a smile that it seems to me…” and includes the line “Where do we go now, baby?”
Sweet Child O' Mine
How many bones do babies have (hint: adults have 206)?
Babies have ~ 300 bones. Some bones fuse together during growth