{"id":6465,"date":"2010-09-13T07:00:28","date_gmt":"2010-09-13T12:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.casadeblundell.com\/jonathan\/?p=6465"},"modified":"2010-09-13T07:35:59","modified_gmt":"2010-09-13T12:35:59","slug":"daddy-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/casadeblundell.com\/jonathan\/daddy-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Daddy quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I found a quiz for new dads over at babycentre<\/a>… apparently I know quite a bit about raising a baby… I doubt that… but we’ll find out for sure in 6 more weeks.<\/p>\n

I got 12 of the 15 or so questions correct (although I’m not sure I like all their answers, and what in the world is a “nappy”?! Silly UK site. ;-))<\/p>\n

Thank you for taking the quiz! Here are your results:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You have 12 correct answers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Excellent, you know a lot about life as a parent already! <\/p>\n

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  1. How long should you let your newborn cry at night before picking him up?<\/strong>
    \nLess than one minute
    \nFive to ten minutes
    \nYou chose this answer. Sorry, that’s not correct. Read the explanation below for more information.<\/strong>
    \nTen to 15 minutes<\/em>
    \nUntil he stops<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: When a newborn cries, the best thing to do is tune in and respond immediately. Don’t worry, you can’t spoil a new baby – but you can teach him a lot about feeling secure.<\/li>\n

  2. How many times a day does the average newborn eat?<\/strong>
    \nThree meals a day
    \nEvery four hours
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nEight to ten times<\/em>
    \nOn the hour every hour<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: The average newborn eats about eight times a day \u2014 or every two to three hours. Some babies, of course, will eat more often than that, while others may eat less. Whether your baby is breast- or formula-fed, be ready to feed him.<\/li>\n

  3. How long after childbirth should you wait until you and your partner can have sex again?<\/strong>
    \nOne week
    \nSix weeks
    \nYou chose this answer. Sorry, that’s not correct. Read the explanation below for more information.<\/strong>
    \nThree months<\/em>
    \nUntil you’re both ready
    \nUntil her doctor gives the green light<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: You can start to have sex again whenever you and your partner both feel that it’s the right time for you. There is an assumption that you are just waiting for your GP to give you the go-ahead at your six-week postnatal check. But some suggest that it’s a good idea to try making love before the doctor’s visit so that you can then discuss any problems you encounter.<\/li>\n

  4. What’s the number one never-leave-home-without-it item you should bring for an afternoon at the park with your 6-month-old?<\/strong>
    \nYour mobile phone
    \nYou chose this answer. Sorry, that’s not correct. Read the explanation below for more information.<\/strong>
    \nA muslin or other soft cloth<\/em>
    \nThe video camera
    \nA nappy
    \nSoft toys<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: Though you may very well want the other items, you can’t go far without a fresh nappy \u2014 and some wipes.<\/li>\n

  5. If you want to buy your 9-month-old new clothes, what size should you buy?<\/strong>
    \n6 to 9 months
    \n10 to 16 pounds
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \n12 to 18 months<\/em>
    \nSmall<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: Try this trick when buying clothes for your child: double his age. A 3-month-old will typically fit comfortably in a 6-month size, and have space to grow. Unless your baby is in the 95th or fifth percentile for height and weight, you can count on this being true.<\/li>\n

  6. What sort of present would your partner-turned-mum appreciate the most?<\/strong>
    \nAn outfit for the baby
    \nA bouquet of flowers
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nA gift certificate to pamper herself with a facial, massage, or manicure \u2014 and the time off to do it<\/em><\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: Consider this: she probably won’t appreciate the 45th new baby outfit or a dozen flowers that are just one more thing that needs care (cutting the stems, changing the water, cleaning the vase). Nothing beats getting out of the house for some pampering however, to give her a lift, a change of pace, and time for herself.<\/li>\n

  7. What do Graco, Perego, and Maclaren all have in common?<\/strong>
    \nThey were heroes in World War I
    \nThey make pasta and tomato sauce
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nThey make sturdy pushchairs<\/em>
    \nThey are makers of fine wines<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: Graco, Perego, and Maclaren are American, Italian, and British companies, respectively, and they all make pushchairs.<\/li>\n

  8. Which one of these should you use to clean your baby’s umbilical cord?<\/strong>
    \nRubbing alcohol
    \nAntiseptic
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nSoap and water<\/em>
    \nBaby shampoo<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: Until your newborn’s umbilical cord falls off, usually in five to fifteen days, it\u2019s a good idea to clean it regularly with a little water and soap, or even just water on its own.<\/li>\n

  9. Which one of these words just doesn’t belong?<\/strong>
    \nDoula
    \nBabygro
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nPixel<\/em>
    \nSwaddle<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: While pixel is a computer term, the rest of these items are all about baby. A doula is a paid professional who you choose to assist you as a birthing partner; a babygro is an all-in-one comfy item of baby clothing which has poppers in the crotch for easy nappy changing; and swaddling is a way of wrapping a baby in a blanket or cover.<\/li>\n

  10. Where should the baby sit in the car when you bring him home from the hospital?<\/strong>
    \nOn your partner’s lap in the back seat
    \nIn an infant car seat facing forward in the front seat
    \nIn an infant car seat facing backward in the front seat
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nIn an infant car seat facing backward in the back seat<\/em><\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: Until your baby is 1 year old, the safest place for him to ride is in a infant car seat facing backwards in the back seat.<\/li>\n

  11. What should you always bring your partner when she breastfeeds?<\/strong>
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nA glass of water<\/em>
    \nA magazine
    \nHer favourite beer
    \nThe TV remote<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: Women who breastfeed need lots of water, as it takes extra fluids to produce breast milk. A glass of juice or milk is ok, too.<\/li>\n

  12. What’s the average amount of time it takes for a baby to sleep through the night?<\/strong>
    \nThree weeks
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nThree months<\/em>
    \n12 months
    \nTwo years<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: No doubt your child is exceptional, but you can hope that when it comes to sleep, he’s strictly average. If you’re one of the lucky ones, however, be prepared: nothing lasts forever. Your baby’s sleep patterns will probably change a lot in the months ahead.<\/li>\n

  13. Baby blues refers to:<\/strong>
    \nSongs women sing in the delivery room
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nA woman’s sadness and moodiness after giving birth<\/em>
    \nInfant Chelsea supporters<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: About half of all new mums go through a period of unhappiness, weepiness, anxiety, and intense mood swings for the first few days – or even weeks – after giving birth. The baby blues is probably linked to the drop in estrogen and progesterone after childbirth. What can you do? Try to be attentive and loving – and don’t take it personally.<\/li>\n

  14. Your partner is so sleep deprived that she can’t see straight. You:<\/strong>
    \nCall your mother
    \nAsk your mother-in-law to come for a visit
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nOffer to do the 2 a.m. feeding<\/em>
    \nHire a night nurse<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: You could do any of the above, but if you get involved, all three of you will benefit. Take the plunge, give your partner a break, and take the early morning shift as often as possible.<\/li>\n

  15. What’s the recommended position for sleeping babies?<\/strong>
    \nOn his tummy
    \nOn his side
    \nYou chose this answer. Congratulations – you’re right!<\/strong>
    \nOn his back<\/em>
    \nIn his car seat<\/p>\n

    EXPLANATION: Research has found that babies who sleep on their back are at a much lower risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). So when you lay your baby down, put him on his back<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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