Baby Basics
An alternative name for a pacifier
What is a binky?
Little stars in the sky twinkled like this precious gemstone
What is a diamond?
Adults can own these, often the first item of clothing a baby wears
What is a onesie?
This person is likely to have full-on conversations with Baby Anderson… and expect meaningful responses.
Who is Marthaline?
These showers bring May flowers
What is an April Shower?
This device helps soothe babies gum
What is a teething ring?
This couple is expecting a baby and will soon be up all night with diapers, bottles, and lullabies.
Who are Marthaline and Brandon?
"The Parents to Be"
Marthaline and Brandon, a wonderful pair,
Soon will have a baby to love and to care.
Diapers and bottles, lullabies at night,
Rocking and singing ‘til the morning light.
Their little one’s coming, oh what a joy,
A sweet little boy or a darling girl to enjoy.
So gather together, with love and delight,
To celebrate Baby Anderson tonight!
A gift on a registry that rarely gets used
What is a wipe warmer?
Most likely to teach Baby Anderson TikTok dances.
Who are the Aunties?
This type of shower occurs when the Earth passes through a trail of debris left by a comet or asteroid
What is a meteor shower?
The first sense that a baby develops
What is touch?
Touch starts developing in the womb around 8 weeks gestation.
This child was often closely followed by her white fleeced sheep
Who is Mary?
"Mary Had a Little Lamb"
This wearable baby accessory allows hands-free carrying while keeping the baby close to the parent.
What is a lappa / baby carrier / wrap?
This person is most likely to dress Baby Anderson in a superhero costume to go grocery shopping.
Who is Brandon?
Sometimes used in celebrations, this shower rains down small pieces of colored paper or glitter.
What is a confetti shower?
A baby is born without this part of their leg
What is a kneecap?
Babies are born without a hard, bony kneecap (patella); instead, they have soft cartilage that allows for movement and gradually hardens into bone between ages 3 and 6
This rhyme, often linked to a historical plague, ends with children “falling down” in a playful ring.
What is Ring Around the Rosie
This small, portable bed provides a safe, cozy place for a newborn to sleep, often next to the parents’ bed.
What is a bassinet?
This person is most ikely to spoil Baby Anderson with treats, hugs, and gifts at every visit.
Who is Grandma?
In Liberia, a common tradition for naming a baby involves creatively combining parts of two important people’s names, sometimes resulting in a name like “Brandaline.”
What is the parents' name?
Newborns are often placed in this position to promote even breathing and prevent their head from flattening while they sleep.
What is on their back / supine position?
This little girl went up a hill with her friend to fetch a pail of water
Who is Jill?
"Jack and Jill"
This baby feeding accessory is designed to mimic breastfeeding while allowing paced bottle feeding, reducing the risk of gas or colic.
What is a slow-flow nipple / anti-colic bottle?
Most likely to be Baby Anderson’s lifelong team of cheerleaders, mentors, and storytellers, wrapping them in love, laughter, and a lifetime of warm memories.
Who are family and friends (All of YOU!)
The pipes in the baths of ancient Rome were made of this harmful material
What is lead?