Baby Basics
This is the average newborn's head circumference in cm (+/- 2 cm)?
What is 34–36 cm?
It's the name of the baby in The Flintstones.
Who is Pebbles?
Morning sickness only happens in the morning.
What is Myth?
A baby deer is called this.
What is a fawn?
In this country it is traditional to let babies nap outdoors in their strollers, even in cold weather.
What is Scandinavia (ie Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.)?
This is the name of the fine hair that covers some newborns.
What is lanugo?
In Look Who’s Talking, this actor voices baby Mikey.
Who is Bruce Willis?
Pregnant women should avoid changing cat litter.
What is Mom — True! Pregnant women should avoid cleaning cat litter boxes because they can be a source of toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection that can be harmful to the developing fetus
A baby whale is called this.
What is a calf?
This is the Japanese word for baby.
What is “akachan"
This is the soft spot on a baby's head.
What is a fontanelle?
In Modern Family, this is the name of Mitch and Cam’s adopted daughter.
Who is Lily?
Heartburn during pregnancy means a hairy baby.
What is Myth?
A baby hedgehog is called this.
What is a hoglet?
In this country new moms often receive a “baby box” full of essentials — and sometimes use it as a first bed.
What is Finland?
This hormone triggers uterine contractions during labor.
What is oxytocin?
This horror movie features a demonic baby named Adrian.
What is Rosemary’s Baby?
You can’t get pregnant while breastfeeding.
What is myth - It’s less likely but still very possible!
A baby platypus is called this.
What is a puggle?
In India, babies' heads are traditionally shaved in a ceremony called this.
What is Mundan?
This is what "meconium" refers to in newborn care.
What is the baby’s first stool?
In The Mandalorian, this is the real name of “Baby Yoda.”
Who is Grogu?
Babies should sleep on their stomachs to avoid choking.
What is myth – Back-sleeping is safest and reduces risk of SIDS.
A baby eel is called this.
What is an elver?
In this country, it is a tradition to spit (symbolically) on a baby to protect them from evil spirits and bad luck.
What is Greece? (It’s a gesture of protection and affection — often done with a “ptou ptou” sound.)