Animal Babies
What is a baby Kangaroo called?
A Joey
Which sense begins developing first in the womb?
A. Sight
B. Touch
C. Taste
D. Hearing
B. Touch
What percentile was Liam measuring at his 20-week anatomy scan?
A. 22nd percentile
B. 33rd percentile
C. 44th percentile
D. 55th percentile
B. 33rd percentile
Approximately how many diapers can a newborn go through a day?
A. 2-3
B. 4-5
C. 8-12
D. 15-20
C. 8-12
How high was infant mortality in parts of medieval Europe?
A. 5-15%
B. 15-25%
C. 30-50%
D. 50-65%
C. 30-50% (historical estimates vary)
Which animal has the longest pregnancy?
A. Elephant
B. Giraffe
C. Whale
D. Horse
A. Elephant - about 22 months
Approximately how much amniotic fluid is there near the end of pregnancy?
A. 1 cup
B. 1 gallon
C. 1 quart/liter
D 3 gallons
C. About 1 quart/liter
At how many weeks was Liam's gender first predicted during an ultrasound?
A. 12 weeks
B. 13 weeks
C. 14 weeks
D. 15 weeks
A. 12 weeks
True or false:
Babies are born with more bones than adults
True.
Which Ancient civilization is credited with some of the earliest written pregnancy tests?
A. Egyptians
B. Romans
C. Vikings
D. Aztecs
A. Ancient Egyptians - wheat and barley seeds
What is a baby goat called?
A Kid
True or false:
Babies can taste flavors from the food a mother eats while in the womb.
True
What is Liam's middle name?
A. Min-Jae
B. Hyun-Jae
C. Ji-hoon
D. Jung-woo
D. Jung-Woo
About how many bones does a newborn have?
A. 106
B. 206
C. 270
D. 400
C. 270
How many days after a baby's birth is Baek-il traditionally celebrated in Korean culture?
A. 30 days
B. 50 days
C. 100 days
D. 365 days
C. 100 days
Which animal can give birth to a baby weighing around 200 pounds?
A. Hippopotamus
B. Elephant
C. Giraffe
D. Gorilla
B. Elephant
True or false:
Babies can develop hiccups before they are born?
True. Fetal hiccups can feel like small, rhythmic movements
What was the first item Mom and Dad bought for Liam?
A. A stuffed animal
B. A onesie
C. A blanket
D. A book
D. A book
Which newborn reflex makes a baby throw their arms outward when startled?
A. Rooting reflex
B. Moro reflex
C. Grasp reflex
D. Stepping reflex
B. Moro reflex
In ancient Rome, what was sometimes used as a baby rattle?
A. Small bells
B. Seashells
C. Clay containers filled with pebbles
D. Wooden spoons
C. Clay containers filled with pebbles
Which animal babies are called pups?
A. Sharks
B. Dogs
C. Seals
D. All of the above
D All of the above
Around what week do a baby's fingerprints begin to form?
A. 6 weeks
B. 10 weeks
C. 17 weeks
D. 30 weeks
C. Around 17 weeks (fingerprint patterns develop over several weeks)
What is Liam's nursery theme?
A. Hot air balloons
B. Woodland animals
C. Outer space
D. Safari animals
A. Hot air balloons
About how far can a newborn baby see most clearly?
A. 2-3 inches
B. 8-12 inches
C. 2-3 feet
D. Across the room
B. About 8-12 inches
Which Korean soup is traditionally eaten by mothers after giving birth?
A. Kimchi stew
B. Soybean paste stew
C. Rice cake soup
D. Seaweed soup
D. Seaweed soup