Baby Facts!
What is the first sense that baby develops?
Hearing
“A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.”
Whose hearing is better, a toddler's or an adult's?
Toddler hears better! Adults ears have aged...
“This is awkward. Not you’re awkward, but cause we’re…I’m awkward. You’re gorgeous. Wait, what?”
- Anna, Frozen
What is the average the duration of a human pregnancy, in days? (+/- 10 days OK:)
266
What body part is baby born without?
Kneecap
"“Don’t give up! I believe in you all.
A person’s a person, no matter how small! "
Horton Hears a Who! - Dr. Seuss
When do kids start to develop memories?
Between 12 and 24 months.
“How can you read this? There’s no pictures!” “Well, some people use their imagination.”
How long is a cat's pregnancy, on average?
58 – 67 days
How many bones is baby born with?
300
"You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself."
Glinda the Good Witch, the Wizard of Oz
How many new words does an average 2-year-old add to their vocabulary every day?
5 new words
"You got to put your behind in your past."
- Pumba, The Lion King
How long is African elephant's pregnancy, on average?
640 to 660 days, or roughly 95 weeks.
How far a newborn baby can see clearly?
8 - 14 inches
"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, when one only remembers to turn on the light."
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling
At what age does a child's brain reach about 80% of the size of the adult's brain?
"Don't underestimate the importance of body language."
Ursula, The Little Mermaid
How long is a kangaroo's pregnancy, on average?
34-42 days
What is Meconium?
Baby's first poop (thick, green, tar-like substance that lines your baby's intestines)
“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
How many steps does an average toddler take per minute?
176 steps each minute.
"When hearts are high the time will fly, so whistle while you work."
Snow White
How long is sperm whale's pregnancy, on average?
480–590 days