Incubating
True or False...Playing music to the baby in the womb can enhance their intelligence.
False...It's the idea that playing Mozart's music to a baby will make them smart. We know it isn't true. But it started with a nugget of science back in 1993.
True or False Swaddling helps calm and soothe newborns.
True...helping to calm your baby and promoting sleep, swaddling is a safety measure to prevent dangerous mishaps that can occur while your infant is sleeping.
True or False...True or False Babies start teething around three months of age
True...While teething can begin as early as 3 months, most likely you'll see the first tooth start pushing through your baby's gum line when your little one is between 4 and 7 months old.
True or False...Babies are out of proportion
True...your baby’s head makes up around a quarter of its total length and the brain actually makes up 10% of its total body weight.
False...her favorite color is purple, she plans to make it Kassidy's favorite color as well
True or False...babies are born without kneecaps.
True...Babies are in fact born without any kneecaps – they have a structure made of cartilage that resembles a kneecap, but they don't fully develop until around 6 months of age.
True or False Newborns should have their first bath immediately after birth.
False...it is now recommended to delay baby's first bath: Body temperature & blood sugar: Babies who get baths right away may be more likely to become cold and develop hypothermia. The minor stress of an early bath can also make some babies more likely to have a drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
True or False Crawling is a milestone that all babies go through.
True...Crawling is often a milestone associated with babies because it's their main form of mobility before they can walk.
True or Fasle... A baby laughs around 300 times each day
True...babies laugh up to 300 times per day compared to the average of 60 times we laugh each day as adults.
True or False... Keontae is a die hard Raven's Fan
True...do not interrupt her during a game...TRUST ME
True or False Babies have more bones than adults
True...A newborn has 275 to 300 bones, while most adults have 206.
True or False Infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months.
True...The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization also recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about the first 6 months with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods for up to 2 years of age or older.
True or False...There is a “correct” age for starting potty training.
False...When you see another kid ditch diapers as soon as they turn 2, you might start to feel like your little one is lagging behind. But the truth is that every tot learns at her own pace.
True or False...Newborn babies have no tears.
True...Whilst your baby will howl and scream to get what they want or need, they won’t theoretically cry. Newborn babies are unable to produce tears until around three weeks of age – this is because their tear ducts are not fully developed at birth. They will always produce moisture to keep the eyes well lubricated and healthy, but there will be no proper tears shed at least for the first 3-4 weeks.
True or False...Keontae attends the City/Poly Tailgate representing as a Poly Parrot
False...Keontae is a proud Western Dove
True or False...Babies have fully developed taste buds at birth.
True...Babies are born fully equipped with all the necessary senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
True or False Babies need to be introduced to solid foods before six months.
False...The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend children be introduced to foods other than breast milk or infant formula when they are about 6 months old. Introducing foods before 4 months old is not recommended.
True or False Newborns can only see black and white
False...Young babies are capable of seeing colors, but their brains may not perceive them as clearly or vividly as older children and adults do. The first primary color your baby can see is red, and this happens a few weeks into life.
True or False...my newborn baby can swim
False...It is not true that babies are born with the ability to swim, though they have primitive reflexes that make it look like they are. Newborns are not old enough to hold their breath intentionally or strong enough to keep their head above water, and cannot swim unassisted.
True or False...Keontae has watched the entire Harry Potter series/saga over 6 times
True...Keontae is a serious fan of Harry Potter, let her know if you want to convert!
True or False Babies can recognize their mother's voice at birth.
True...Babies know their biological mother's voice even before birth. Once they are born, any primary caregiver's voice becomes quickly recognizable.
True or False Babies should always sleep on their stomach to prevent choking.
False...babies who sleep on their backs might be less likely to choke than babies who sleep on their stomachs
True or False...your baby crying is their mode of communication
True..."Talking" to you and communicating by crying. Although your baby's crying might bother you, it is a great way for your baby to get his need met.
True or False...Babies can swallow and breathe at the same time
True...your baby has the unique ability to swallow and breathe at the same time until around 7 months of age. If your baby gets a cold or a blocked nose they lose this unique ability, which is why they can get so miserable and refuse to feed during this period.
True or False... Keontae's initials represent the largest white supremacy gang in the US
True...Keontae's initials are indeed KKK