Take This Parenting Quiz For All The Mommies And Daddies

There are a lot of parenting books out there and while many of them have some very valuable information, not all of them are accurate. It is hard as a parent to decipher all of this information and even harder to be fully prepared for life when the baby arrives. When that day finally comes and we give birth to our beautiful baby, we will probably not be 100% ready, but that is okay because it’s the beauty of being a parent: we learn as we go.

The best way to become a perfect parent is to throw ourselves into it and learn on the go. In this quiz, we've assembled all of the knowledge a parent needs to know and if we don’t know all of it quite yet, well, get ready for a learning experience like no other.

It's time to become the baby expert and there is nothing that will get in the way of achieving that #1 parent title—not teething, or jaundice, or diaper rash. So, let's show the world that we're more prepared than ever to be the world's best parent.

Question 1

How much of this medication should she have?

A 2-month-old baby weighing 6 to 11 pounds is suddenly very agitated and won’t stop crying; she feels very warm to the touch. Her temperature is up to 102 degrees: she has a fever. Don’t panic, there is a solution, the doctor assures, cuddle her, let her nurse a little and give her a fever-reducing medication like acetaminophen since she is under 3 months old and the fever is above the safety threshold. Now as a new parent, one has to know just how much acetaminophen to give her, otherwise, the results will not be good at all. All parents should know. How much of this medication should she have?

Question 2

When the baby has a fever at what temperature should one be calling their doctor?

Now that the baby—who is 2 months old—is calmer and perhaps feeling better, the next thing to decide is whether she should see a doctor. New parents are notorious for freaking out over the little things and calling their doctor immediately. But Stop! There is a set temperature which for when to call the doctor and when to stay home. Most parents don’t know this at all but when the baby has a fever at what temperature should one be calling their doctor?

Question 3

At what age does a baby get her first tooth on average?

After getting past all the crying and all the trouble nursing, yes some parents have a lot of trouble with that, one day she starts crying again. Nothing can soothe her, she doesn’t want to eat, she doesn’t need a change, cuddling won't calm her. What is wrong with her why won’t she stop? Well, she is starting to get her first tooth out and it hurts a lot for the poor baby. At what age does a baby get her first tooth on average?

Question 4

What is the standard amount of times a newborn has a bowel movement in one day?

Not all parents know this and although every baby is different, there is a standard amount of times a baby has bowel movements in one day. Not all babies have to nor do they adhere to this standard, however, it is more of a guideline for parents in case they get worried. For a newborn, they go a lot; they become regular factors, so stoke up on those diapers early. What is the standard amount of times a newborn has a bowel movement in one day?

Question 5

Most parents need to know this one: what age do kids usually start walking?

After all the throwing up and nursing and crying and fevers, we get a new and exciting stage: walking. Even though it is very exciting, it marks a whole new milestone for the baby and gives her a newfound freedom. It gives the parent a little relief but also a lot of stress because not the baby can get into all kind of places and get into a lot of trouble! Most parents need to know this one: what age do kids usually start walking?

Question 6

Which teeth does every baby get first before all the others?

Going back to the teething stage, the very fun stage every parent loves (sarcasm). Now that we know when they start to teethe, we must move on to a more unimportant piece of information: which teeth come first. While this might not be vital information, it is something that is good to know. Every baby gets the exact same teeth first and moves on from there. Which teeth does every baby get first before all the others?

Question 7

When is the fourth trimester and when does it end?

Everyone knows that there are three trimesters in every pregnancy, though not all pregnancies last to the 40th week. But there is a concept not everyone knows about: the fourth trimester. Yes, even after the baby is born the pregnancy continues, mostly because of all the nursing and codependency much like the actual pregnancy. Even though it is different than the pregnancy it still shares certain traits. When is the fourth trimester and when does it end?

Question 8

This is something every parent has to know: does a newborn car seat get installed forward or rear facing?

Now that the baby is out and made it through birth, it is a tie for the drive home. But now we have to install the car seat, but it is so different than anyone would be used to how to get it in properly! Although it does come with instructions, all law enforcement knows the proper way to install car seats and can instruct a new parent on that. This is something every parent has to know: does a newborn car seat get installed forward or rear facing?

Question 9

What is the age most babies start solids?

After the baby is done nursing, what feels like a million years, the baby is finally ready to start graduating to solids. Even though we don’t start the baby on actual solids, we give her a very soupy pureed veggies and that is still considered solids. It is a magical time and some welcome relief for our engorged chest. There is a standard age at which most babies start solids, but of course, not everyone follows it. What is the age most babies start solids?

Question 10

What is the age and weight of a premature baby?

Going back in time, we go back to the birth. Babies come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, it is one of the many things that make them beautify and wonderful. No two babies are the same, except twins of course, however, when a baby is born, they have to be a certain age and weight. If they are younger or smaller than that, they are considered premature and can be held at the hospital longer. What is the age and weight of a premature baby?

Question 11

At what point in the pregnancy is a baby considered term?

To some people, pregnancy can feel like an eternity, never-ending, with no hope. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel, term. Not all babies have to make it to full term which is 40 weeks. There is a period of time that could be called a buffer in which the baby can survive outside of the womb and would be considered term and therefore safe to come out. I am sure most parents will know about this but not everyone will. At what point in the pregnancy is a baby considered term?

Question 12

What exactly is a breech baby?

There are quite a few different complications women can worry about in her pregnancy, far too many to even think about. But one of the biggest concerns a woman can have is whether her baby will be breech and she will be forced to have a c section. Even though most babies are not breech it is still a legitimate concern but is easy to figure out, any doctor or midwife can determine that. What exactly is a breech baby?

Question 13

What is this strange new thing on the baby's head?

One day there are scaly dry patches on the baby’s head that were not there before. While it doesn’t look painful, it does seem to bother the baby; she seems to want to scratch at it. After washing the baby’s hair, it seems to get better. This is defiantly something new but don’t worry, unless it gets very bad, there is no reason to call the doctor just yet. What is this strange new thing on the baby's head?

Question 14

What should a parent do when faced with a diaper rash on their little newborn?

One day the baby gets very fussy and seems to be in pain. Not sure what it is, we decide to change her diaper. Well, a very stinky diaper at that, and see a strange rash on her little bum. She has diaper rash, a very common thing for little newborns, but don’t call the doctor yet, there is a simple solution. What should a parent do when faced with a diaper rash on their little newborn?

Question 15

What are the three different breech positions?

When the baby is in the womb, they have room, for a while, to flip around and get into the weirdest position. Unfortunately, that means they can get into a position known as breech, which is a bad position to get in for the birth. While we all have heard of it we don’t all know that there are actually three different types of breech position. None of them are good of course, but some are doable. What are the three different breech positions?

Question 16

What is the preferred age when a baby can have water?

In a surprising twist, and something that most parents don’t actually know, a baby can’t have water right away. The water can make them sick and no one wants a sick little baby. There are of course guidelines for this, and although one should follow it, a parent should also follow their own instincts, because no one knows a baby better than the parent. What is the preferred age when a baby can have water?

Question 17

What is the recommended time to take the baby to the dentist?

Another thing for most parents to consider is when they will bring their baby to the dentist. Some may think that it is as soon as they have teeth, others think once they have their entire baby teeth in. while this is entirely up to the parent and should be decided by both of them, there is, as always, a guideline on this. Obviously, parents should know the guideline so they can make an informed decision. What is the recommended time to take the baby to the dentist?

Question 18

What should one do immediately after nursing?

Nursing can be a fun and magical time, a time when mother and baby can bound together, and create a bound so strong it last their entire lives. However, it can also be tiring and dirty, and very painful. To lessen one of these there is something that all parents should do right after they are done nursing, and it will keep everyone happy, in more ways than one. Though not everyone does it, it is recommended, but it isn’t a bad thing if we don’t. What should one do immediately after nursing?

Question 19

How long after the birth should we trim her nails?

After all the hustle and bustle of the birth, there is a lot to be done, washing the baby, changing her, helping her figure to how to nurse. Then the mother, of course, has to take the time to recover and enjoy the time with her newborn baby. It is easy to forget things, but some things we really need to do for our own comfort. One such thing is trimming her nails; otherwise, they can get very long and very scratchy. How long after the birth should we trim her nails?

Question 20

When do most babies start teething?

As mentioned before there is a wonderful time for every parent when a baby begins to grow her little teeth; it is a painful time for everyone involved, and although there are ways to help with it, it will never be pleasant. Most babies start around the same time, but of course, with everything, some are earlier and later than others. It is good to know when it is coming so we can be prepared. When do most babies start teething?

Question 21

What can a parent do if their baby has Jaundice?

Sometimes after the baby is born, they have a yellow tint on their skin and eyes. It can be a very scary thing to see but wait, there are some easy things to be done before we pick up that phone. It is called jaundice and it is a natural thing that happens every once in a while. It is the body doing it thing and protecting the body, just a little too much. What can a parent do if their baby has Jaundice?

Question 22

What are these white bumps called?

Sometimes the body is overzealous and produces too much of a good thing. Like every once in a while we will find a baby that has little white bumps lined up in the mouth. It can look pretty scary but it is a pretty normal thing but should be brought up to a doctor who can determine what needs to be done. It is pretty uncommon but should be dealt with soon to be sure nothing bad happens. What are these white bumps called?

Question 23

Besides avoiding it in the first place. what can we do when the baby has hiccups?

Even in the womb, babies get hiccups and when they get out they can get them more frequently and they can bother them a lot too. There are ways to avoid the hiccups, like feeding more frequently but giving her less each time. But once they hit, it is hard to get rid of, at least for new parents, but there are ways around it. Besides avoiding it in the first place what can we do when the baby has hiccups?

Question 24

Should we pick up the baby or leave them alone when they cry?

There are a lot of different ideas in regards to what to do when the baby cries. Do we let them cry do we pick them up? Do we give them a few seconds before we pick them up? While some people may have a point one way or another, there is the official ruling on this and all parents should know what that is. Should we pick up the baby or leave them alone when they cry?

Question 25

How old does baby have to be when we have to buy an extra seat for them on a plane?

Going on vacation as a parent can be both stressful and yet very fulfilling at the same time. Unless we get a babysitter it actually won’t be the relief we need, and we also have to plan all the details like plane tickets and motel rooms. Depending on how old the baby is we might have to get an extra ticket for her because they can only fly for free for so long. How old does baby have to be when we have to buy an extra seat for them on a plane?

Question 26

What age can a baby have honey at?

There are a few things that a baby can’t eat till they are old enough, such as honey and cow’s milk. Looking at one of them, honey, we don’t technically have to wait, but it is highly recommended we do. The risk to baby comes from bacteria that could contaminate the honey and make the baby ill. Every parent should be aware of, what age can a baby have honey at. When is it?

Question 27

At what age are they old enough to process cow’s milk without having a severe reaction?

Looking at the other one, babies also can’t have cow’s milk, though they can have other forms such as goats milk etc. babies simply cannot process the milk protein found in the cow’s milk, and if they do they would get a stomach ache and gassy and in some cases even getting bloated. Not a very pleasant afternoon to be sure, or longer. At what age are they old enough to process cow’s milk without having a severe reaction such as these?

Question 28

What age can they start weaning them?

For some women, nursing really is a magical experience in which they bound so deeply with their kids, and they never want it to end. Other women, however, have a different experience, with the breast hurting from all the biting and sucking, and all they want to do is wean their baby and get them started on solid. They have to wait, however, because there is a minimum age at which we can both wean and start solids, what age can they start weaning them?

Question 29

At what age does baby typically start to coo?

One of the most adorable things a baby can do is coo. It is one of the most adorable and heart-melting sounds in the world. Mothers could spend all day listening to their babies coo and giggle while ignoring the household chores. They have to wait however because a baby doesn’t know how to coo once they come out of the comb, it is a skill they have to learn. At what age does baby typically start to coo?

Question 30

How old does a baby have to be till she can upgrade her car seat for the first time?

As baby grows and matures and figures out all the skills she will need in life, so does her body. She will grow faster than we can imagine and before we know it she will be a teenager going off to college! However, as she grows she will need to change car seats multiple times to accommodate her every changing body. This is very important for parents to know and remember: how old does baby have to be till she can upgrade her car seat for the first time?

Question 31

What is this very long period we have after birth called?

One part of parenthood that may not due directly related to childcare, it is still something to know. There is a long period, it is not pleasant at all but what happens after we give birth to the baby. It is from the uterus, a bloody discharge, and how long it lasts varies from person to person. For some, it can up to a month, for others only a couple of weeks. What is this very long period we have after birth called?

Question 32

How long does it generally take for the soft spot to harden?

When the baby is born, most people notice a soft spot on the baby’s head called posterior fontanelle. It is a normal thing and can be a little odd to new parents, especially when it throbs with their heartbeat. It does harden up eventually, though how long it takes varies from baby to baby. It shouldn’t take too long and of course, there is a standard amount a time it generally takes for most babies. Even if it takes longer it isn’t something to worry about. How long does it generally take for the soft spot to harden?

Question 33

Once the baby is born, mom's body switches to producing the breast milk, but how long does it take for the body to produce this milk?

Once the baby is born, they usually want to start feeding immediately. It can be tricky of course since the body isn’t producing the regular milk yet. Since about month 4 of the pregnancy, the body has been producing something called colostrum, which is not regular milk but it has a higher amount of antibodies for the baby. Once the baby is born, mom's body switches to producing the breast milk, but how long does it take for the body to produce this milk?

Question 34

Why do we swaddle the baby?

One of the harder things that parents have to learn is how to properly swaddle a newborn baby. No matter how good we do it, they always find a way to kick it all off and we have to start all over again. It makes one wonder why to bother if they are going to undo all the work anyway. There is actually a very important reason why we do this, and we should all learn how to do it. Why do we swaddle the baby?

Question 35

How much does it cost to have a baby in the first year?

And finally, husbands are known for freaking out over the news of having a new baby and for good reason. Babies are very expensive to have not to mention all the loss of sleep and the heartache they bring. But they are magical creatures that make us forget all that in a moment with just a smile, then bring it all back with just a cry. It isn’t a good thing to think about, but it is also good to know: how much does it cost to have a baby in the first year?

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