Where Do Babies Come From?

Kids are full of good questions. But sometimes parents aren’t prepared with good answers.

Like, “Where do babies come from?”

If you’re in that stage of parenting, don’t panic. Questions like these are usually simple curiosity. Your child is realizing that the world is bigger than he is. It’s unlikely that he’s searching for an anatomical explanation. Rather, he’s trying to figure out where he existed prior to mom giving birth to him.

A great way to respond is to turn this question into an opportunity to introduce your child to the God of the Bible, who created and loves him (Psalm 139:14).

Your answers are also a way to communicate God’s vastness, that He’s big enough to create the whole world and everyone in it.

Conversations like these can help your child learn to trust God even when our questions have no answer.

As far as practical responses go, I recently discussed this topic with Dr. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly.

They shared how to:

Explain reproduction in a kid-friendly way that honors and glorifies God.
Emphasize God’s love and care.
Normalize conversations about reproduction.
Use correct language and terms.
Think outside the physical aspects of “the Talk” with your child.

We’ll help you prepare ahead of time and make these casual, natural, and more effective. Hear my full conversation with Dr. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb on your local radio station, online, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, via Google Podcasts, or listen on our free phone app.

Justin and Lindsey’s children’s book, God Made Babies: Helping Parents Answer the Baby Question, does a great job of helping parents navigate this topic with their children. It’s available for a gift of any amount. Click here for more information or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).