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10 Surprising Facts About Newborn Babies
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.