Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Babies” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Are babies cute or ugly?
2. How does a mother’s diet affect her baby?
3. Where does your baby sleep at night?
4. What do babies need to learn in order to survive?
5. Why do babies sleep so much?
6. What is your favorite song to sing to a baby?
7. What is the worst thing about babies?
8. Do you know how to take care of a baby?
9. What should you do if your baby has a fever?
10. What are some of your favorite things about babies?
11. What do you do when your baby cries?
12. What is the average size of a baby at birth?
13. When does your baby usually go to sleep at night?
14. What is one thing that every parent should do when caring for their new baby?
15. Why do babies cry?
16. Why are babies so cute?
17. What are some of your least favorite things about babies?
18. How does it feel when you hold your baby in your arms for the first time?
19. How many times should a baby be fed every day?
20. What do you think about when you see your sleeping child?
21. Do you know anyone who has had a baby recently?
22. What are your baby’s favorite toys?
23. How can you tell if a newborn is hungry?
24. Does talking to other parents help with raising children?
25. How do babies communicate their needs and desires to their parents?
26. How long do babies sleep?
27. How do you teach a child manners?
28. What is your favorite thing about being a parent?
29. What is the best thing about babies?
30. What would you do if a baby was crying in a restaurant?
31. How do you know if your baby is ready for solid food?
32. Do you have any tips for new parents who are having trouble with their babies crying at night (or during the day)?
33. Do you like babies? If so, why? If not, why not?
34. What are the first things a baby does when it is born?
35. How long does it take for a newborn to learn how to walk or talk?
36. At what age can a baby walk and talk?