Newborn Babies Facts

Some More Amazing Facts about Newborn Babies.

1] No Kneecaps: During birth, babies do not have kneecaps but they have a structure of cartilage that resembles kneecaps & develop fully after six months only.

2] Can’t Cry: As I said previously, they don’t cry actually but scream & holler for what they want or need. Tears are actually be created or released after three weeks only. However, in few cases, usually babies shed their first tears after 4 – 5 months.

3] Have More Bones: We adults have 206 bones, but babies have 300 bones, when they are born as their bones fuse together during growth to come up with the new number.

4] Birthmarks: It is normal if your newborn have birthmarks or other abnormality. Overall 80% of all babies are born with some form. The most common marks include Stork bites & Port Wine Stains.

# These port wine stains are usually not harmful and they usually are not the signs of any major health problem & about 3 out of every 1,000 children are born with this pink to reddish mark. They can appear anywhere on the body.

5] Eyesight is either Not much Worse: A newborn baby’s eyesight is as good as an adult’s according to BabyCenter. Their brains aren’t able to process information as well. And usually start out at about 8 to 15 inches of range.

6] Newborns can hear & smell: Whether it is a louder or softer voice they will startle at anything they hear because its new for them & smell is also advanced at this age.

7] Their Full Belly reflects on their Expressions: If your newborn babies small belly is full then they would not entertain any other food served to them, but simply turns their head at a spoonful of food or they show “No” simply shaking their head.

8] Mom is at the first Position: Within few weeks a baby can distinguish between his/her mother & other Adults because of their constant sounds & sights which soothes them more and are missed when it seems far. However, the voice & smell of their Mother can be recognized since birth.

9] Surprising weight: In Italy in 1955, a heaviest baby boy was ever born with 22 Pounds, Eight ounces weight.

Huh! It is highly unusual for a one year old baby to weigh 22 Pounds.

10] Making Smile a Baby: A baby is capable of their first smile at only one month old. Making funny faces or voices may make them smile if they are ready.

11] Breast Milk should not be thrown out : Breast Milk are considered to be best medicine for adults too. If you have knowledge of where it came from & get the taste, the milk can be of use for combating serious disease.

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