Across
- 7. Minnesota town baby Luisa was born in.
- 9. Most babies in the U.S. are born in this month.
- 10. From a musical: "I just met a girl named _____." (Also Luisa's middle name)
- 11. Group who sang the song 'Baby love.'
- 14. Scientific-sounding word for a baby's first poo, which doesn't stink. (Ask a parent if you don't know it.)
- 15. Word for 'pregnant' in England. Also, what people say they are when they're very full after a meal.
- 16. Babies born in this month are the heaviest.
- 17. Much to the chagrin of the ants on the log, this was young Luisa's least favorite food.
- 20. William's Mom Jody delivered this up until the week before he was born. No, it wasn't other peoples' babies.
- 21. Famous premie known for the theory of special relativity (E=mc2).
- 22. A baby can recognize a parent's taste in this. But no, they won't judge you if you like Nickleback.
- 23. Yo ho ho! This grog ingredient was once used to wash an infant's head for good luck in parts of England.
- 28. The only sense organ to develop fully before birth. Also known to contribute to balance.
- 29. Fruit-forward name of Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter.
- 30. Land animal with the shortest gestation period (14 days). I'm not playin'.
- 32. The first color babies recognize.
- 33. It isn't easy being this favorite hoppy animal of little Luisa.
- 34. Land animal that never forgets it has the longest gestation period (Up to 23 months). Also featured on William's baby blanket.
- 35. Earthly star sign William was born under. Also the last sign, alphabetically.
- 36. Gospel-writer name of the hospital where William was born in Racine, Wisconsin.
- 37. Birthplace of the world's most famous Nurse. (Hint: It's right there in her name.)
- 40. Babies can taste this around 3-4 months.
- 41. Help us look for this favorite puzzle book of young William. Red and white striped shirt not required.
- 42. Age of their oldest sisters when both William and Luisa were born.
Down
- 1. Most common food craving during pregnancy. How dill-icious!
- 2. Would you change this most popular baby shower gift?
- 3. Where you'd find the fontanelle on a newborn.
- 4. 80% of babies are born with this, not just Twain or Ruffalo.
- 5. U.S. state with the highest birth rate.
- 6. Human infants are the only species that can do this. :)
- 8. Most common day of the week for babies to make their entrance.
- 12. Babies do this about every 20 minutes for the first 6 months of life. Someone's gotta keep Huggies in business!
- 13. Despite having heads, shoulders, and toes, babies are born without these body parts.
- 18. Avian-inspired name for baby showers in South Africa.
- 19. One of the most common boys names in 2023, according to Today. Could also be a nickname for William (but is not).
- 22. A babies’ most common “first word” in American English.
- 24. Babies lack this until around 3 weeks old, but don't cry about it!
- 25. Place on the farm where Luisa's Mom Kirsten spent time the week Lui was born. Must have had an effect on her!
- 26. Where William's Mom Jody was when her water broke. Blame it on the popcorn?
- 27. The first sense babies form.
- 31. The least developed of all newborn senses. It's why they give you those funny looks.
- 38. Ferocious star sign Luisa was born under.
- 39. Colorful name for Beyonce and Jay-Z's oldest child.