40 Times Kids Asked “Where Do Babies Come From?” And Parents Answered Perfectly

“Mommy, where dobabiescome from?” If you’re aparent, there’s a good chance you’ve frozen up after being asked a question like that. Your mind might have instantly started racing as you considered the best way to respond.Don’t panic, and don’t make any sudden movements. Can my child tell that I’m sweating? How honest should I be? Should I just tell them I’ll explain when they’re older?Moms and dads have been struggling with this question for generations. But lucky for us, some have shared their hilarious experiences online.Bored Pandahas scouredXto find the funniest stories parents have shared about explaining the miracle ofchildbirth. Keep reading to also find conversations with mother and bloggerVicky Hall-Newmanand Lisa Hides, creator ofI Hide From My Kids, and be sure to upvote the posts that make you giggle!This post may includeaffiliate links.

Moms and dads have been struggling with this question for generations. But lucky for us, some have shared their hilarious experiences online.Bored Pandahas scouredXto find the funniest stories parents have shared about explaining the miracle ofchildbirth. Keep reading to also find conversations with mother and bloggerVicky Hall-Newmanand Lisa Hides, creator ofI Hide From My Kids, and be sure to upvote the posts that make you giggle!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

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Being a parent is never easy. It’s a 24/7 job that lasts for the rest of your life, and there’s no such thing as paid time off or taking a vacation from your responsibilities. As rewarding as being a mother or father can be, it certainly comes with its own unique set of challenges. Taking care of kiddos when they’re sick, teaching little oneshow tobe generous and kind humans and, of course, explaining the birds and the bees.

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“I think parents get embarrassed talking to their teens and pre-teens about where babies come from,” Vicky shared. “So they find it difficult to broach the subject. Finding the right time is key to successfully talking to your child about where babies come from.”So what does this mom think is the best way to approach this uncomfortable topic? “I always bought a book when I was pregnant to show my younger children how babies were made, as it can be confusing when a parent is pregnant,” she noted.But Vicky says it’s important to gauge how much you should explain to little ones. “Oversharing can scare them,” she warned.

So what does this mom think is the best way to approach this uncomfortable topic? “I always bought a book when I was pregnant to show my younger children how babies were made, as it can be confusing when a parent is pregnant,” she noted.

But Vicky says it’s important to gauge how much you should explain to little ones. “Oversharing can scare them,” she warned.

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We also wanted to know if there’s a specific age when kids should understand how exactly babies are made. “It depends on your child, because kids ask questions at different ages,” Vicky shared. “Kids are more curious when a sibling is on the way. Basically, if your child is old enough to ask the questions, they are old enough to learn about babies. But at a level they will understand.”

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We were also lucky enough to get in touch withLisa Hides, creator ofI Hide From My Kids, to hear what she thinks about explaining topics like this.“I’ve always been comfortable talking about these things with my kids but held back because I didn’t want my kids to teachotherkids if their parents weren’t ready,” she told Bored Panda. “I wonder if other parents hesitate for the same reason. We started with the ‘egg meets sperm’ aspect and hoped the questions would stop there. ‘Who wants dessert!'”

We were also lucky enough to get in touch withLisa Hides, creator ofI Hide From My Kids, to hear what she thinks about explaining topics like this.

“I’ve always been comfortable talking about these things with my kids but held back because I didn’t want my kids to teachotherkids if their parents weren’t ready,” she told Bored Panda. “I wonder if other parents hesitate for the same reason. We started with the ‘egg meets sperm’ aspect and hoped the questions would stop there. ‘Who wants dessert!'”

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Lisa also shared afunnyanecdote from her son’s preschool days. “He’s always been precocious. It was right when his sister was about to enter the world,” she explained. “The daycare teacher asked him where babies come from during carpet time (risky move—not sure what she expected, the stork?!) and he announced: ‘Some babies come from vaginas and others come from surgery.’ She learned an important lesson that day. Everyone else did too.”

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So what is the best way to explain where babies come from? “I think we need to let our kids take the lead. Thank them for asking, so they know they can always come to us with difficult questions,” Lisa shared. “I would check what they already know on the topic - then fill in the gaps withfactsand proper terminology. Stick to the topic at hand, if you’re an oversharer like me, it’s best to enlist the help of a partner or a resource – there are some amazing books out there to support this conversation.”

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“My daughter learned about sex from her grade 3 classmate: ‘penis and vagina smoosh together,'” Lisa continued. “Close enough?““Kids have access to the internet, which is fraught with misinformation. For that reason alone, I believe this conversation should happen early,” the mom pointed out. “There’s no evidence that talking about sex early leads to having sex earlier. Teach kids about their bodies, what periods are, why we get them, how babies are made, or you, too, may find yourself scrambling to clarify the word ‘smoosh’ while running late for dance class.“And if you’d like to hear more from Lisa on this topic, she’s actually written a humorous piece titled “Schoolyard Sex Ed Through the Eyes Of My Eight Year Old.”

“My daughter learned about sex from her grade 3 classmate: ‘penis and vagina smoosh together,'” Lisa continued. “Close enough?”

“Kids have access to the internet, which is fraught with misinformation. For that reason alone, I believe this conversation should happen early,” the mom pointed out. “There’s no evidence that talking about sex early leads to having sex earlier. Teach kids about their bodies, what periods are, why we get them, how babies are made, or you, too, may find yourself scrambling to clarify the word ‘smoosh’ while running late for dance class.”

And if you’d like to hear more from Lisa on this topic, she’s actually written a humorous piece titled “Schoolyard Sex Ed Through the Eyes Of My Eight Year Old.”

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