Everyone thinks all babies do is cry, eat, sleep and poop. But they do more than that. Read on to discover some fun facts about your little one.
Babies are great listeners
Baby listen even before birth. A newborn can recognize her mother’s voice. Fascinating, isn’t it?
Tears don’t form instantly
Babies cry when they are born but do not have tears for a few weeks or even months. Some babies start producing tears at five months.
Babies have unique sounds
A baby has a specific cry that can be recognized a few days after birth. Moms can pick out their baby’s cry in a room full of babies.
Newborns recognize their mothers
Scientists discovered that newborns, when placed on their mother’s tummy after birth, crawl to the breast to nurse without any assistance. They can latch on while their moms help them to nurse.
Babies are shortsighted
Your baby is shortsighted for the first few months of her life and can only see items that are eight inches away. You have to bring your baby close to help her identify you.
Babies understand facial expressions
Babies can read and respond to facial expressions. If you use a scary tone, the baby will become agitated. This is why smiling to babies can soothe them and even make them smile.
Brain development
Babies experience rapid brain development during the first year. At one year old, a baby’s brain is half of the adult brain in terms of size.