Newborn Facts
What do babies use to explore and test their environment?
What are their senses, hands, feet, and mouths?
At what age do babies typically begin to smile at their parent?
1 to 1.5 months
What is the leading theory behind SIDS?
What is it describes infant deaths without an obvious cause?
How do babies first communicate their needs?
crying
Why is it important for parents to track developmental milestones?
What is to monitor if their baby is progressing and identify potential concerns?
Why do newborns sneeze often?
to open up their airways
At what age do babies usually start eating solid foods?
6 months
Why should parents check a baby’s torso for temperature instead of their hands or feet?
What is because babies’ circulation isn’t fully developed?
Why do newborn cries sound the same even for different needs?
What is because their crying hasn’t yet developed differentiation?
Why might a newborn have cool hands and feet?
What is because their circulation isn’t fully developed?
True or False: A baby’s first bowel movement has no smell because there is no bacteria present.
true
At what age do babies typically begin to sit without support?
4 to 8 months
What is the danger of giving babies small objects?
What is they can easily choke due to an underdeveloped swallowing reflex?
What reflex is underdeveloped in babies, making them prone to choking?
swallowing reflex
What should a baby sleep on to reduce the risk of SIDS?
What is a firm mattress with no squishy materials?
Why might a newborn's head be misshapen?
What is because their bones have not yet fused?
When do babies’ eyes usually start working in full unison?
8-12 months
On excessively hot or cold days, where should babies stay?
What is inside to avoid heat stroke or frostbite?
Why do some babies need less time in water during baths?
What is because their skin is very sensitive and may dry out easily
What is the recommended sleeping arrangement to reduce the risk of SIDS?
What is sleeping in the same room but in a bassinet, crib, or playpen?
Why don’t babies cry tears at birth?
What is because their tear ducts are not fully developed?
Between what ages do babies typically start walking?
8-18 months
Why do doctors frown upon co-sleeping with infants?
What is the risk of SIDS or suffocation?
What is one reason parents might swaddle their newborn?
What is to prevent the baby from startling themselves awake?
What is the purpose of swaddling a baby?
What is to help the baby feel secure and reduce startling?