Baby's first laugh

Umbilical Cord

Twin Boys

Baby Girl's Name

Rested Nights

Dirty Laundry

Contractions

Nurses

How many bones are babies born with?

What is the first sense a baby develops?

How many babies are born every second?

Babies are born without which body part?

What color was used for boys in the 1900s?

What can a baby do that an adult cannot?

When is the eye color set in an infant?

When does a baby get its fingerprints?

How many diapers does a baby use in a year?

What % of babies are born on their due date?

At what range can a newborn see clearly?

When do babies begin to cry real tears?

The government office has a list of official baby names parents must choose from. If they choose a name not in the book they must be able to justify why it should be allowed.

After birth, the placenta and the umbilical cord are buried. A tree is then planted in that spot and the parents care for the tree.

After the birth the mother and baby go to her parent's house and the mom stays in bed for 21 days. Friends who visit the new baby are served “red rice with red beans.”

Parents leave their babies outside to nap, despite the weather conditions. This could perhaps be one of the factors contributing to their longevity.

Babies get everything they need before leaving the hospital, all neatly packaged in a small box. The box usually contains clothes, diapers, a sleeping bag, outdoor gear and swimwear, just to name a few.

For the first 3 months of life babies’ feet are not allowed to touch the ground. When the feet touch the ground for the first time, it is believed they have ‘crossed over’ and become human!

The “magic hanky” is a custom which involves having the bride carry a special hanky that, with just a few stitches, could be turned into the christening bonnet for the first baby.

Expecting moms prepare souvenir baskets which are later given to those who visit the mother and baby after delivery.

A specific white blanket with pink and blue stripes, called a Kuddleup, has been used for 60 years in almost every hospital in the country (which is why all newborn hospital photos look the same).

On the 7th day after birth the baby’s head is shaved. The hair is weighed and an equal amount of silver or gold is given to a charity.