Cubs Legends
This longtime Cubs first baseman was nicknamed “Mr. Cub.”
Ernie Banks
This is usually the very first word many babies learn to say — and often the one they yell repeatedly in public.
Mama or Dada
This small appliance keeps wipes nice and toasty, because apparently room-temperature ones are offensive.
wipe warmer
This iconic plant-covered feature lines the outfield walls at Wrigley Field.
ivy
This classic lullaby warns you not to cry because “mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird.”
"Hush, Little Baby"
In 1998, this Cubs slugger went head-to-head with Mark McGwire in a historic chase to break Roger Maris’s single-season home run record.
Sammy Sosa
Babies typically achieve this major skill around 6 to 10 months — allowing them to chase pets, siblings, and your phone charger.
crawling
This wearable cloth contraption lets parents go hands-free with their baby like a tiny kangaroo joey.
baby wrap or carrier
Before it was renamed Wrigley Field, this was the stadium’s original name.
Weeghman Park
This iconic Queen anthem — with the lyrics “You got blood on your face, you big disgrace” — is a fan favorite at Wrigley and definitely not bedtime material.
"We Will Rock You”
This Hall of Fame second baseman spent 16 seasons with the Cubs and wore #23.
Ryne Sandberg
This milestone usually happens around a baby’s first birthday, though some take their sweet time — one step at a time.
walking
Marketed as a hands-free cleaning hack, this outfit has fringe on the front so babies can “help clean” while they crawl.
baby mop onesie
Fans in the Wrigley bleachers are known for throwing these back if they’re hit by the opposing team
home run balls
This classic lullaby tells the tale of a cradle falling when the wind blows.
“Rock-a-Bye Baby”
This Cubs pitcher threw a no-hitter in 2016 while wearing someone else’s jersey.
Jake Arrieta
Often appearing around 4 to 7 months, this milestone means drool, chewing, and very little sleep.
teeth
Designed to help babies “exercise,” this gear lets them bounce wildly while suspended from a doorway like a tiny trapeze artist.
jumper
Wrigley Field is famously one of the only MLB stadiums without this feature.
jumbotron
This classic hype song by Survivor, used by some Cubs players, promises you’re “rising up, back on the street.”
“Eye of the Tiger"
This fan favorite hit the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning of Game 7 to help the Cubs win the 2016 World Series.
Ben Zobrist
Around 9 to 12 months, babies master this fine motor skill by picking up puffs and crumbs between their thumb and finger like tiny cranes.
pincer grasp
This baffling gadget promises to remove congestion by literally letting you suck snot out of your baby’s nose through a tube. (Don’t worry — there’s a filter.)
NoseFrida
This symbol flies above the scoreboard after every Cubs win.
This gentle Scottish lullaby hopes for the return of someone who “lies over the ocean” and “lies over the sea.”
“My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean”