The New Parents
Pregnancy 101
Baby Essentials
African American Baby Traditions
African Baby Traditions
100

The language, Dad-to-Be speaks to the baby...

What is Wolof?

100

An essential daily vitamin.

What is Prenatal vitamins?

100

After a baby eats, they must...

What is Burp?

100

You might be judged if your baby is not wearing this clothing item.

Any 1 of the following is correct:

Socks

A coat

A Hat

100

It takes a _____ to raise a child.

What is a Village.

200

The Baby will be named after...

What is, the paternal aunt & great grandmother.

200

While pregnant, moms develop this heightened sense...

What is smell

200

Moms and Dads should do this immediately after Baby is born, to bond...

What is Skin to skin

200

You shouldn't announce a pregnancy until...

What is after 3 months/ 12 weeks (at least).

200

A Handsfree method to carry baby...

What is babywearing/carrying baby on the back?

300

Two countries Mom-to-Be visited in 2024?

What is Mali and Nigeria?

300

The first sense a baby develops in the womb...

What is hearing?

300

A term that describes wrapping a baby after birth, for sleep/comfort.

What is a swaddle?

300

A food item that is traditionally served at a baby shower

What are meatballs?

300

A ceremony done 7-9 days after the baby arrives.

What is the naming ceremony?

400

What food did Mom-To-Be crave the most?

What is Sweet Ripe Mangoes?

400

Baby's first kicks begin as early as ___ weeks.

What is 18 weeks?

400

This organ is the size of a pea at baby's birth.

What is the stomach?

400

It is tradition to plant this item, in a garden/by a tree after a baby's safe delivery...

What is the placenta/afterbirth?

400

A special treatment new babies and new moms receive to heal after birth.

What is a traditional Massage?

500

A prominent feature from Mom-To-Be, that the new parents hope the baby has.

What is the Gap in her teeth? A sign of Beauty & Wisdom

500

Length of a full term pregnancy?

What is, 40 weeks/About 10 months

500

About how many diapers does 1 baby use from birth to potty training?

What is 8,000 +

500

Babies wear an item in this specific color for spiritual protection... 

What is the color Red?

500

Traditionally New Mom and baby stay indoors for this many days.

What is 30 days?