All about Makenzie
This is the date that Makenzie expects to welcome Baby Clifford...
April 14, 2026
Assuming he doesn't decide to come earlier!!
Before the 1970's this device was not manditary in many places.
Carseats!
This part of a baby will likely fall out (starting around 3 months!)
Hair!
While baby might be born with luscious locks, often times a baby's hair will fall out within the first 3 months of life.
This pink and white object has been used in every single hospital USA Hospital, for the last 60 years!
The KuddleUp Blanket.
Bonus points if you took yours home from the hospital!
Babies are still developing this key sense when they are born.
Sight!
Newborns see the world in blurry black-and-white, focusing best on faces 8–10 inches away. Color vision, depth perception, and tracking develop rapidly, reaching near-adult levels by 6–12 months.
This was the theme for Griffin's 1st birthday party!
Masters / Golf!
In the 19th/20th century, it was a tradition that especially after the birth of a Son, these were passed out in celebration.
Cigars!
What is the name of the body part that babies are born without?
Babies are born without kneecaps; they have cartilage that hardens into bone later (usually around 6 months)
The top two countries, for number of birthdays last year!
New parents are advised to put their baby in this position to aid a babes development.
Tummy time!
Tummy time is crucial for babies to build strength in their neck, shoulders, and core, which is necessary for lifting their head, sitting up, and crawling.
In Atlanta (amung other cities)... what can we expect to see on Makenzie's on lawn, once baby Clifford arrives?
A stork!
This helpful invention was developed between the 1930s - 50s.
This product was not used commonly until closer to the 1960s!
Disposable diapers were primarily developed between the 1930s and 1950s, with key innovations occurring post-World War II.
This cute part of a baby is proportionally larger than what is seen in adults.
Eyes!
Infants' eyes are about 70% of their adult size at birth. That sure is EYE OPENING!
In Sweden, babies take naps here to help build up their immune system.
Outside!
Can you say BRRR?
A baby is a newborn for THIS many weeks.
They become a Toddler at THIS many months.
12 weeks - for the first 3 months, enjoy the newborn bliss!
12 Months - Officially, after their first birthday a baby becomes a toddler.
This is the name of the location that Makenzie & Andy enjoyed their Babymoon this time around.
Bonus points if you also know where they went before Griffin was born...
They enjoyed a lovely time in Puerto Rico!
& Before Griffin was Hawaii
This delicious beverage was once given to new moms in the hospital, after the delivery of their baby.
Beer!
Beer was traditionally given to new mothers—particularly dark stouts like Guinness. It was once thought to help milk supply.
Described as "very loud" - a newborn's cries are this many Decibels.
Hint:
Vacuum Cleaner is 70 dB
Lawnmower is 90 dB
Fireworks are 140 dB
Baby cries can be incredibly loud, typically reaching 100 to 120 decibels (dB)
Expectant moms in _____ can always expect a gift – a free box filled with baby goodies, courtesy of the local government.
Finland!
This tradition took root in the 1930s to ensure that each child gets an equal start in life. This baby starter kit comes with about 60 items and includes clothes, toys, blankets, books, bedding, and more. Even the box itself can be used as a crib!
This part of a baby will double in their first year, and triple by the time they are 5!
A baby’s brain will more than double in size in their first year. By the time they’re five, it will have tripled in size compared to its size at birth.
The brain will not finish fully developing, however, until the individual reaches their twenties.
This animal is painted around the Nursery that Makenzie designed for Baby Clifford!
Duck / Mallard
Quack quack!
In the 1700's, Monarchs did this in public.
HINT Marie Antoinette...
Giving birth!
When Marie Antoinette gave birth in 1778, two-hundred people were in attendance
Adults humans have 206 bones in their body.
What is the number of bones that a baby is born with?
300 bones!
94 more than adults—which fuse together over time!
Parents in these countries have to name their newborn according to the approved names included in the country’s National Register of Persons!
Iceland & Germany!
In the first year of life, a baby will sleep approximately this number of hours.
In their first year, babies will sleep on average 5,400 hours.