In-Utero
Touch is the first of the 5 senses that babies develop. What is the second?
Hearing. Starting around 4 months into pregnancy, babies hear sounds and music. It's believed that baby can recognize your taste in music, so music played frequently during pregnancy helps to calm baby after delivery!
What is the average duration of a human pregnancy, in weeks or months?
40 Weeks or 10 months
On average, how many diapers will a baby go through in 1 day.
10!
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 body part is baby born without?
Kneecaps! Kneecaps start to form between 2-6 years old, and aren't fully developed until up ages 10-12.
Pregnant women are encouraged to sleep on which side?
The left side! This is believed to allow the best blood circulation for both mom and baby.
Babies should only be bathed using this method for the first 3 weeks.
What is a sponge bath? It's important not to submerge baby's body in water until the umbilical cord stump falls off and circumcision heals (if applicable).
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.”
While in the womb, how do babies strengthen the muscles they'll need for feeding?
Sucking their thumbs or swallowing! Although many parents discourage it after birth, the sucking reflex is an essential practice for babies.
Men can experience this symptom when their partners are pregnant. It causes a man to gain weight, feel nausea, and even have swollen limbs.
Sympathetic pregnancy!
Other than feeding "on demand," how often should a newborn be fed?
Every 2-3 hours!
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 far can a newborn baby see clearly?
8 - 14 inches. This is the perfect distance for baby to see mom while breastfeeding!
What condition causes a pregnant woman to crave non-food items?
Pica! It is a psychological response to deficiencies in iron, zinc, or calcium. Kiva may or may not have an occasional craving for baking soda...
3 months! Before this, they sleep 16+ hours per day but only in periods of 2-4 hours at a time.
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
What is the first big milestone for a baby in-utero?
A heartbeat! This signifies a viable pregnancy and can be detected around 6 weeks.
During pregnancy, hormonal changes and increased blood volume can lead to this symptom affecting sight.
Blurred vision. This is one of Kiva's most annoying and frequent symptoms!
Why is it important to change the position of your baby's head when lying them down at night (right side one night, left side the next).
To prevent a flat spot from forming on one side of the head!
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