Baby Basics
How many hours does a newborn sleep in a 24-hour period?
14-17 hours
How many times does a newborn usually wake up during the night?
2–4 times
How many diapers does a newborn use per day?
8–12 diapers
What baby item is most parents say you can never have enough of?
Diapers (or wipes)
How many feedings does a newborn typically have per day?
8–12 feedings
What is the longest stretch of sleep most newborns can manage?
2–3 hours
About how many diapers does a baby use in the first year?
2,500–3,000 diapers
What baby item helps calm a baby by mimicking the womb?
Swaddle
How much weight does the average newborn gain in the first month?
1–2 pounds
What common phrase do parents hear that rarely works in real life?
“Sleep when the baby sleeps”
About how many wipes does a baby go through in a week?
100–150 wipes
What safety item is required before leaving the hospital?
Car seat
At what age do most babies start smiling socially?
Around 6–8 weeks
True or False: Newborns know the difference between day and night.
False
What is the term parents use for a diaper failure that escapes clothing?
A blowout
What baby item often comes in multiple sizes because babies grow fast?
Clothes / onesies