10 Surprising Facts About Newborn Babies
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If we told you that babies know exactly what they are doing, you’d probably laugh at the screen right now. But, it’s true! Being adorable is not the only thing that your newborn has going for him. He also has an impressive set of qualities and skills, apart from causing blowouts and putting things in his mouth. Yes, babies may seem a bit helpless, incapable of taking care of themselves. But not many know that it’s an act. Sounds incredible, doesn’t it?
Well, read our post below to learn some more surprising facts about newborn babies.
1. Learning to talk begins in the womb:
Your baby could hear your voice and other sounds from about 23 weeks of pregnancy. So although she won’t say her first word until she’s about a year old, she’s learning about language right from the start.
Your voice is your baby’s favorite sound, and she’ll love to hear you talk and sing to her. It’s never too early to start reading to your baby, and the more words she hears now, the better her language skills are likely to be later on.
2. New Born Babies Do Not Cry:
Babies howl and scream for what they want or need, but they do not cry. Tears cannot be released or created for about three weeks. That’s because their tear ducts are not entirely developed. They do produce enough moisture to keep the eyes healthy, but they won’t shed proper tears for several weeks. Some kids do not drop their first tear until four or five months. That’s unusual and rare.
3. Babies Have 300 Bones:
Unlike adults, babies are born with 300 bones, which is almost 50% more. The bones fuse together during growth that…
