The Tales of Old Wives
Hey Diddle Diddle:
Rhyme & Riddle
Crib-side Monikers
Crib Notes
Baby Couture
100

This old wives' tale recommended rubbing THIS on a baby's gums to alleviate teething pain.

What is whisky (alcohol)?

100

They met a spider that sat down beside her

Who is Little Miss Muffet?

100

Largely influenced by the "Twilight" series, this girl's name was highly popular around 2009 and 2010.

What is Isabella?

100

This baby item, often adorned with colorful toys and designed to stimulate a baby's senses, hangs above a crib or playpen.

What is a mobile?

100

This one-piece outfit, often featuring snap closures, is a staple in every baby's wardrobe for its ease of use and comfort.

What is a onesie?

200

This old wives' tale claims that experiencing this discomfort during pregnancy means your baby will be born with a full head of hair

What is heartburn?

200

They had a little lamb, who's fleece was white as snow.

Who is Mary?

200

This boy's name has frequently occupied the top spot in the U.S. since around 2017.

What is Liam?

200

This absorbent cloth is draped over a caregiver's shoulder during burping to catch any spit-up or drool from the baby.

What is a burp cloth?

200

These soft, often knitted items keep a baby's feet warm and are worn before the baby can walk.

What are booties?

300

According to this old wives' tale, placing this object on a baby's neck can help ease teething pain.

What is an amber teething necklace?

300

They had a garden full of silver bells and cockle shells.

Who is Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary?

300

This girl's name gained prominence from 2019 onward and has consistently been a top choice.

What is Olivia?

300

This essential baby item provides a cozy and secure environment for infants to sleep in, often featuring mesh sides and a soft mattress.

What is a bassinet?

300

This cozy, all-encompassing garment is essential for keeping babies warm during cold weather and often features a hood and foot coverings.

What is a snowsuit or bunting?


400

This old wives' tale suggests that more babies are born during this lunar phase, due to its supposed influence on labor.

What is a full moon?

400

_______ went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone

Who is Old Mother Hubbard?

400

This girl's name was the most popular in the United States for several years, especially around 2008 and from 2014 to 2018.

What is Emma?

400

Used to soothe babies by mimicking the rhythmic sounds of the womb, this device is often placed near a crib or bassinet.

What is a white noise machine?

400

This type of sleepwear, which can come with or without feet, is designed to keep babies warm and snug throughout the night.

What is a sleeper or sleep sack?

500

This old wives' tale claims that if a pregnant woman becomes more beautiful during her pregnancy, she is carrying this gender.

What is a boy?

500

Who kissed the girls and made them cry? How should bottles be heated?

Who is Georgie Porgie?

500

This boy's name held the number one spot in the U.S. from 2013 to 2016.

What is Noah?

500

This item, often made of soft fabric and used to swaddle newborns, helps them feel secure and comfortable during sleep.

What is a swaddle blanket?

500

These waterproof items are worn over regular clothes to protect from drool and spills, especially useful during feeding time.

What are bibs?