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100
Should you shake a baby?
No!!!!!!! Never!!!!!! No! No! No! No! Noooooooooooooo!
100
A baby should be on its ________ when going to sleep.
Back
100
T/F. You should not yell at a baby.
True
100
T/F The best way to help a baby learn is to play with him/her.
True! Babies learn through play because they respond to those who pay attention and respond to them. That's why "Baby Einstein" recordings and videos don't help improve a baby's learning.
100
T/F Babies can learn to talk from the TV or radio?
False! Babies have trouble telling the difference between voices and background noise and only pay attention to what pays attention to them, like a real person talking to them.
200
Babies should never be left _________.
Unsupervised
200
What percent of accidents involving babies are preventable?
95%
200
Name two reasons a baby might cry.
Baby's diaper is full or the baby is hungry, sad, tired, or afraid
200
T/F A baby can use a crumpled up ball of paper as a toy.
True, but be careful that he/she doesn't eat the paper! Baby toys need to be safe, but not expensive.
200
At what stage do babies begin to smile? Is it at: 1-3 months, 4-6 months, or 7-9 months?
1-3 months! At first a baby just smiles to him/herself, but gradually begins to respond to the smiles of people around.
300
Name two dangers babies can face on the floor even if they can't crawl.
Small objects they can choke on, pets, exercise equipment, sharp objects, dirt and allergens, etc...
300
Never _________, __________, or carry anything _____ while holding a baby.
Eat, drink, hot
300
If a baby is crying what are three things you can try to get him/her to stop?
Possible answers: feeding, playing, give attention, change diaper, check if too hot or cold, rock or shush or sing if baby is scared, take baby away from loud noises etc...
300
What is Baby Jack's favourite toy?
Green rabbit
300
Researchers say parents should respond to a baby babbling because it helps the baby learn language. According to researchers, adults should respond to a baby's babbles ____% of the time to optimize learning. Is it 60%, 80%, or 100% of the time?
80%. Parents naturally respond 50-60% of the time, but a baby can learn more easily when they respond 80% of the time. More than 80% of the time and the baby gets bored and doesn't pay attention anyway.
400
____________ are dangerous and should not be used.
Mobile walkers
400
Which way should the baby car seat face in the car?
With the baby facing the car seat
400
What are four things you can do to help cheer up a baby when he/she is sad or afraid?
Possible answers: speak in a calm and cheerful voice, take the baby away from loud noises, distract the baby with his/ her favourite toys, sing to the baby, rock or bounce the baby with care, give the baby all your attention and gentle hugs/ hold the baby
400
After a baby receives a new toy, how many days will it usually be before he/she gets bored with it and won't play with it anymore?
Three or four days
400
At what stage does a baby learn to pull him/herself up to a standing position?
8-10 months!
500
What does S.I.D.S. stand for?
Sudden infant death syndrome
500
What are the most common causes of baby deaths and how can they be prevented?
Falls, burns, choking: supervise baby carefully and learn emergency first aid and C.P.R.....and vehicle collisions: drive carefully, use a car seat properly, and pull over to a safe place if attending to the baby in the car
500
What do babies learn about emotions when their parents or caregivers use exaggerated facial expressions?
Babies build on their innate knowledge of emotions and learn which facial expressions represent which emotion.
500
Name five types of toys that are the best for younger babies.
Possible answers: board books; musical toys; rattles, squeaky toys; toys that are small, light, and easy to grasp; teething rings; and toys with high-contrast graphics, bright colours, or black and white patterns
500
Babies can speak, on average, ________ words by their first birthday.
Three, but there is a wide range, some babies don't speak at all yet and others can say far more than three words.