Only Moms Over 35 Can Pass This Parenting Quiz!
- by Laura Martisiute
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Parenting is certainly no easy feat - the task of caring for and bringing up a child is a daunting one no doubt but good mothers know all there is to know about parenting, such as when to expect a child's first words and which sleeping position will reduce the risk of SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome.
Certain outlooks on parenthood and strict parenting "rules" to be followed may seem silly to very young mothers who are more than willing to experiment when it comes to raising a child. Those mothers who have more life experience however generally prefer to stick to the guidelines and tend to follow expert advice, hence why they should fly through this quiz.
Of course, that is not to say that very young mothers don't do enough research into all things babies or that they are averse to following expert advice. Indeed, mothers who are under 35 may still do extremely well on this quiz although we don't expect them to do as well as those mothers who are over 35.
Babies that are breastfed have a reduced risk of experiencing...
Whether a mother chooses to breastfeed or formula feed her baby is completely up to her and indeed some choose the latter option due to health reasons as well as time commitments. However, experts tend to agree that breastfeeding is better because breast milk has natural antibodies that can prevent a baby from succumbing to illnesses. In addition, most babies find breast milk easier to digest than formula. Experts also agree that babies that are breastfed have a reduced risk of experiencing what?
True or False – babies that are breastfed are more attached to their mothers than those who are formula fed
We've mentioned above that breastfeeding is generally considered superior to formula feeding. Breastfeeding benefits include reduced risk of illness thanks to natural antibodies that can be found in breast milk as well as easier digestion for the baby. However, some mothers also claim that babies who are breastfed are more attached to their mothers than those who are formula fed and even bottle fed. Do you know if that is true? Go ahead and choose the answer you think is correct.
When do routine vaccinations start?
It is incredibly important to get your baby vaccinated as it can help prevent him from falling seriously ill. Experts recommend that all parents follow a strict vaccination schedule that can be found on all health service websites. Of course, babies receive their very first vaccination in the hospital right after they are born but do you know when exactly do routine vaccinations start? In other words, when should you return to the doctor to get your baby vaccinated again?
True or False – Premature babies should be given vaccinations later than normal babies
We've mentioned above how important it is to ensure that your baby is vaccinated on time. Babies receive their very first vaccination in the hospital right after they are born. However, parents are later required to return with their baby for future vaccinations. Sometimes however babies are born prematurely which means that they will have to be assessed by a medical team and then treated appropriately. In this case, do you know if the above statement - premature babies should be given vaccinations later than normal babies - is true or false?
If you’re breastfeeding you should introduce a pacifier to your baby when he is how old?
Most parents give their babies a pacifier to satisfy their baby's desire for sucking. But pacifiers also have other benefits. For example, pacifiers can prevent SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome - as well as make the baby feel calmer in our chaotic world. Of course, you shouldn't just give a baby a pacifier whenever you feel like it is time to do so. Rather, you should do some research and go with expert advice. So, according to experts, if you are breastfeeding, when should you introduce a pacifier to a baby?
When does a baby’s umbilical cord stump fall off?
A placenta is connected to a baby by an umbilical cord. When a baby is born this umbilical cord is cut off. However, an umbilical stump, which is attached to your baby's belly button, remains. Of course, it doesn't remain on your baby indefinitely - after a while it falls off and the area then requires some basic care. But do you know when exactly does a baby's umbilical cord stump fall off on average? Go ahead and choose an answer.
When can you give a baby a bath?
This is one of those questions that every parent asks himself when faced with taking care of a newborn - when can you give a baby a bath? Or rather, when should you give a baby a bath? Can you give your baby a bath straight away? Should you give your baby a bath when he is crying non-stop so as to soothe him? Should you give your baby a bath when he is sweaty? Or should you wait until your baby's umbilical cord stump has fallen off before giving him a bath?
What are the names of the four Teletubbies?
Teletubbies is a British TV series for children that first aired in 1997. It didn't take long for the show to become extremely popular worldwide with babies and children of all ages. While the show may seem a bit weird to adults there's no denying that babies and children absolutely love it. The show focuses on four colorful teletubbies who have TV's on their stomachs which they use to watch real children. They inhabit Teletubbyland which is a land full of laughter and love.
It is recommended that you exclusively nurse your baby for how long?
There is of course no time limit on how long a mother should nurse her baby. Indeed, it is said that mothers should continue breastfeeding for as long as they and their babies wish. However, experts do tend to agree that there is a specific time period you should exclusively nurse your baby for, meaning breastfeeding your baby only as opposed to also giving him other food. Do you know what that time period is? Is it 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, or 2 years?
True or False – if your baby’s poop is light yellow or seedy mustard you should seek medical advice
Parents are often freaked out by their newborn babies. Everything the latter do seems so strange and unique that parents can't help but wonder if their baby is alright or whether they should seek medical advice. For example, do you know if the above statement - if your baby's poop is light yellow or seedy mustard you should seek medical advice - is true or false? If you've done your research or if you've been through this yourself (and if you're taking this quiz you probably have) then you should have no trouble answering this question.
How often should you feed your baby?
This is another one of those deceptively simple questions - do you know how often you should feed your baby? Should you feed him every hour, every 2 hours, every 3 hours or whenever the baby is hungry? As you obviously know, feeding a baby at the appropriate time is very important so we have no doubt that you will know the answer to this particular question. So just go ahead and choose the answer you think is the correct one.
Babies should sleep on their...
This question may seem silly at first but in actual fact it is very important. While adults can sleep however they wish - some prefer to sleep on their backs and some on their sides - experts advise that babies sleep in a very specific position so as to avoid SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome. And according to experts, if you notice your baby change position you should gently move him back to the initial - and safe - position.
A healthy baby should be gaining how many ounces a week?
The most obvious sign that a baby is healthy and happy is his healthy appearance. Indeed, according to experts a typical healthy baby should be gaining a specific amount of ounces a week on average. Do you know how many ounces exactly a baby should be gaining? Should he be gaining 1 to 4 ounces, 4 to 7 ounces, 8 to 10 ounces or 10 to 13 ounces? This may seem like a tough question but we have no doubts that you know the answer to it.
Typically, when can you start introducing solid foods into your baby’s diet?
While at the very beginning a baby should be exclusively fed breast milk or baby formula, there comes a time when a baby can start eating other foods. Indeed, this is known as weaning or introduction to solid foods, which is an exciting time for the parents and the baby alike. But do you know when exactly you should start introducing solid foods into your baby's diet? Should you introduce your baby to solid foods when he is 3 months old, 6 months old, 9 months old or 1 year old?
You should avoid large crowds with your baby until he is at least...
While most new parents are extremely excited about their baby and no doubt want to showcase him off to the world, it is generally advised that parents wait until they do so. Indeed, young babies should be kept away from large crowds until they reach a certain age as they are very vulnerable and could easily catch an infection that could prove to be deadly. So, you should avoid large crowds with your baby until he is at least how old?
A 3-month old should, on average, cry for no longer than...
Both parents and non-parents know this - babies cry an awful lot. Which makes sense - after all, that is how young babies communicate with the outside world for they obviously can't yet speak. Newborn babies cry the most and as babies grow older the amount of time they cry for generally decreases. Indeed, experts claim that an average 3-month old should, on average, cry no longer than how much? Should he cry for no longer than 15 minutes, half an hour, 1 hour or 2 hours?
Babies who are younger than 1 year old should avoid...
We've already mentioned that babies can't eat breast milk or baby formula forever. There comes a time when parent have to introduce solids foods into their baby's diet, even though of course at the start the baby will continue eating breast milk or baby formula too. However, there are certain foods that all babies who are younger than 1 year old should avoid. Do you know what those foods are? Is it honey and cow's milk, avocados and bananas, porridge and sweet potatoes or cereal and cucumber?
True or False – It’s okay to give your baby a pacifier when he is hungry
We've already mentioned the benefits of a pacifier but we'll do a quick recap: it can help reduce the risk of SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome - and it satisfies a baby's sucking reflex. In addition, it helps keep the baby calm in our world of chaos. But can you give a baby a pacifier whenever you feel like it? For example, can you give a baby a pacifier when he is hungry? We know you know this one so go ahead and pick the answer you think is correct.
All babies should get which vaccine before leaving the hospital?
It is incredibly important that all babies are vaccinated on time and that they receive all of the vaccinations that they need. Indeed, when babies reach a certain age their routine vaccinations must begin. However, while routine vaccinations don't start immediately it is important that all babies receive a specific vaccination before they leave the hospital following their birth. Do you know what that vaccination is? In your opinion (or should we say, your experience) is it Rotavirus, Hepatitis B, Influenza or Measles?
Which of the below foods is high in calcium?
Part of being a good mother is ensuring that your child is healthy. And of course, when your child reaches a certain age and starts eating a solid foods diet this means ensuring that he gets enough nutrients and vitamins from the foods that he eats. As such, all mothers have to know which foods are high in vitamins and minerals and which foods should be avoided. So, do you know which of the below foods is high in calcium?
Your child will have all 20 primary teeth by the time he is...
A baby's first tooth is a huge milestone in his life, as well as in the lives of the parents, that can only be beat by the milestone of the child developing all 20 primary teeth. Do you know by what age an average child will have developed all of his 20 primary teeth? Will he develop all 20 primary teeth by the time he is 2 years old, 3 years old, 4 years old or 5 years old? Go ahead and choose an answer from the below options.
Breastfed babies should be given which vitamin?
Breastfeeding is incredibly beneficial and ensures that a baby receives most nutrients and vitamins that are necessary for his growth and health. However, there is one specific vitamin that a baby will not receive with breast milk. As such, mothers should ensure that the baby is given this vitamin in the form of a supplement. So, do you know which of the below vitamins we are talking about here? Is it vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D or vitamin K?
How old should your child be when he goes to preschool?
While not all parents send their children to preschool - it is not mandatory after all - most choose to do so. Indeed, most kids love preschool for it gives them a chance to interact with other children and allows them to build social skills. Preschools are also great for individual learning and brain development and some say that those kids who go to preschool perform better at school. So, how old should your child be before he goes to preschool?
Babies can develop what in their groan area?
Babies are incredibly vulnerable which means that they can easily catch diseases and illnesses. They can also develop other conditions, which, while they may not be deadly, can be seriously uncomfortable and annoying. For example, do you know the name of the condition that babies often develop in their groin area? Is it called diaper rash, otitis rash, meningitis, or cholera? The condition is generally caused by skin disorders or irritants and can be treated with specialized creams and home remedies.
Arts and crafts can help young children develop what?
Arts and crafts may seem like a fun activity but few parents know that it is incredibly important when it comes to a child's development. Gluing pieces of paper and playing with glitter may not seem like the most serious or beneficial thing to do for a child but it can actually help a baby develop important skills. Do you know which skills we are talking about here? Does arts and crafts help a child develop hearing skills, social skills, fine motor skills or logical thinking?
You should vaccinate your child from measles, mumps and rubella when he is...
We've already mentioned how important it is to vaccinate your child so as to prevent him from falling ill. Generally, parents are advised to follow a strict vaccination schedule which can be found online and which very specifically outlines which vaccines come when. So, do you know when you should vaccinate your child from measles, mumps and rubella? Should you vaccinate your child for the above when he is between 2 and 3 months old, between 5 and 10 months old, between 12 and 15 months old or between 15 and 20 months old?
An average 5 year old has a vocabulary of how many words?
Hearing a child's first words is an extremely exciting occurrence for the parents but seeing your child's vocabulary grow over the years is just as thrilling. Children expand their vocabulary extraordinarily quickly so much so that parents can't believe how many words their little one may know. For example, do you know how many words an average 5 year old has? Does he have a vocabulary of 50 words, 500 words, 2000 words or 5000 words? Go ahead and choose the answer you think is correct.
An average 3-6 year old grows how much per year?
Most parents are surprised to see how quickly their children grow. It seems that only yesterday their child was a tiny baby whereas today he is a rather big child. Of course, this makes sense - children grow rather quickly, much to the surprise of their parents. Indeed, do you know how much an average 3-6 year old grows per year? Does he grow 2 to 3 inches per year, 10 inches per year, 15 to 20 inches per year or 25 inches per year?
How many hours of sleep is it recommended that school-aged children (6 to 13 years old) get?
A good mother knows that a healthy child needs not only a proper diet and enough stimulation but also plenty of sleep. We all know that adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep to function properly, but do you know how many hours of sleep school-aged children - children between the ages of 6 and 13 years old - need? Do they need less than 7 hours of sleep, 7 to 9 hours of sleep, 9 to 11 hours of sleep or 11 to 13 hours of sleep?
When should you start brushing your baby’s teeth?
Another important milestone in every baby's and his parents lives is the first time his teeth (or tooth!) are brushed. Indeed, brushing a baby's teeth signifies that he is growing up to be healthy young child. But do you know when exactly you should start brushing his teeth? Should you start brushing a baby's teeth when he is 3 years old, when he is 6 months old, when he is 1 year old or when his first teeth start to come in?
Is head lice contagious after being treated?
Almost every mother has been there - her child comes home from preschool or school and can't stop scratching his head. Upon further inspection the mother learns, much to her horror, that her little one was infected with head lice. The mother then treats the child's head and ensures that all the head lice as well as the eggs are removed. But after this treatment, can your child return to school or will he infect others? In other words, is head lice contagious after it is treated?
Your baby should see a doctor when he is...
It is important that a baby visits the doctor regularly to ensure that all is going smoothly and that the child is healthy and happy. Regular visits to the doctor will prevent the child from falling seriously ill and will ensure that parents have nothing to worry about. However, while most parents know that their baby should see a doctor once in a while, they have no idea when exactly to schedule an appointment. Experts however will tell you exactly when your baby should see a doctor.
How often should children who are between 2 and 5 years old visit a doctor?
We've already mentioned that it is incredibly important that your child visits his doctor regularly to ensure that he is healthy and happy and that he is not suffering from any illnesses or diseases. Plus, regular check-ups will also ease the minds of the parents and will make them feel more confident. Babies are very vulnerable so it makes sense that they have to see the doctor more often than a child or an adult would. So, do you know how often a child who is between 2 and 5 years old should visit a doctor?
What are the four types of parenting styles?
Different parents will go for different parenting styles and different approaches when it comes to bringing up their child. Some parents believe in being really strict so that the child learns from a very young age what is right and what is wrong. Others believe that a child will learn best if he is allowed to experience the world with limited constraints. Still others will have a completely different opinion. There are four parenting styles, do you know what they are called?
Which foods helps deal with constipation?
Every good mother knows that diet plays an important role in their child's health and well-being. They know which foods are high in vitamins, nutrients and minerals. And they also know which foods help ease the different uncomfortable and annoying illnesses out there such as constipation. Do you know which of the below foods help with constipation?