SAFETY FIRST
NURSERY RHYMES
BABY ITEMS
Baby Facts 101
Feeding Frenzy
100

These should be kept out of the crib to prevent suffocation—name any two.

Blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, crib bumpers, or loose sheets.

100

What are little girls made of? 

Sugar, spice and everything nice.



100

What little items go missing in the wash so you never have a pair?

Socks



100

How many soft spots (fontanelles) does a newborn baby have on their head?

Two 

100

This is the recommended time to start introducing solid foods.

Around 6 months.



200

True or False: You can safely leave a baby unattended in a bouncer, swing, or car seat to nap.

False.

200

This nursery rhyme character sat on a wall before taking a great fall.


Humpty Dumpty.

200

It has straps, it makes your shoulders sore, and it turns you into a kangaroo.

A baby carrier. (or wrap/sling)


200

True or False: Newborns can see in full color.

False. (They mostly see black, white, and shades of gray at first)

200

True or False: Babies can safely drink water at birth.

False.


300

According to the AAP, babies should sleep in this type of surface—firm or soft?

Firm.


300

In “This Little Piggy,” what did the first piggy do?

Went to the market.

300

The most common item purchased on baby shower registries? 


Diapers



300

What is the average weight of a newborn baby in the U.S.?

About 7.5 pounds

300

Breastmilk changes color based on this factor.

What is the baby's needs or stage (colostrum, mature milk, foremilk/hindmilk)?


400

This is the safest position for a baby to sleep.

On their back.

400

What did Jack and Jill go up a hill to fetch?


A pail of water. 



400

It’s not a bed, it’s not a cage—but your baby can’t escape it.

A playpen (or pack ‘n play)

400

What do babies have more of than adults at birth?

Bones.

400

A baby might be "cluster feeding" if they're doing this.

Feeding frequently in short intervals, often during growth spurts?

500

Car seats should always be installed in this direction for newborns.

Rear-facing.

500

This nursery rhyme character followed a lamb to school one day.

Mary. (From “Mary Had a Little Lamb”)



500

It’s small, soft, and disappears more often than socks in the dryer. Babies are addicted to it.

A pacifier. (binky, dummy, soother)

500

You have 1 baby, 3 hours of sleep, 2 hands, 5 loads of laundry, and 0 coffee. What do you do first?

Answer (Humorous):

Cry

500

This term refers to the first thick, yellowish milk full of antibodies.

Colostrum