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Newborn Basics

The Newborn Body Quiz

How Well Do You Know Your Baby?

Newborn baby care quizFor new parents, babies can be mysterious creatures that sometimes seem as fragile as fine porcelain and other times tough as steel. But how much do you know about your newborn's body? Take our quiz and find out!

1. A baby's head only needs to be supported during the first two weeks. True or False

False. During Baby's first weeks, you're sure to hear, "Watch her head!" more times than you can count. Your baby is not used to having to support her head, so she will need help with this for a while. Baby's neck muscles develop rapidly, so expect greater control within the first two months.

Babies can be mysterious creatures that sometimes seem as fragile as fine porcelain.

2. Baby's fontanels, or soft spots, should not be touched at all until they close completely. True or False

False. Another feature of a newborn's head are two soft spots, or fontanels. One is located on the top of her head, and another one is near the back. These spots are open areas between plates of bone and should be handled with care, though not feared. The spots are covered with a fibrous membrane, so don't be afraid to wash or touch Baby's head. The back fontanel usually closes first, around 1 month of age. The front closes much slower, somewhere between 9 and 18 months.

3. Cradle cap will go away on its own. True or False

True. Cradle cap, or flaking of the scalp, is a common occurrence that can show up in the first few months. There is no need to treat cradle cap – it will go away on its own.


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May 3, 2009

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March 15, 2009

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