Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill) 新生儿知识竞答 Newborn Trivia
Nov 3, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of newborn trivia! Discover why newborns don’t cry with tears initially and learn about the myth of blue-eyed babies. Explore how much sleep they really need and the surprising fact that newborns start with around 300 bones. Find out when those adorable social smiles begin to emerge and the best water temperature for their baths. Plus, get insights into breastfeeding guidelines and newborn heart rates. This playful quiz is packed with essential baby knowledge!
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Newborn Crying Without Tears
- Newborns often don't produce visible tears when they cry because tear glands aren't fully developed for weeks.
- Karen explains this to correct a common misconception about infant crying.
Newborns Sleep Far More Than Adults
- Newborns typically sleep 12 to 16 hours per day, much more than adults.
- Both hosts express surprise and relate sleep patterns to parental exhaustion.
Newborn Head Is About One-Quarter Of Body
- A newborn's head is proportionally large, but it's about one-quarter of their body length, not half.
- The hosts initially overestimate head size based on visual impressions during prenatal visits.