10 exciting facts about your little newborn baby
Newborn babies are little miracles with a multitude of unique characteristics and traits. In this article, you will find 10 exciting facts about newborn infants. Learn more about lanugo hair, crying without tears, hiccups - and much more. Read on to gain insight into the world of newborns and understand what makes them so extraordinary.
10 things about your baby that you might not know:
(1) Lanugo hair: Newborn babies can be covered with fine lanugo hair when they are born. This soft fur helps regulate their body temperature and usually disappears within a few days.
(2) Early smile: Despite their lack of awareness, newborn babies can actually smile. This innate behavior appears early, even though they cannot yet consciously control their muscles.
(3) Hiccups: It is not uncommon for newborns to hiccup, which may be a remnant from their time in the womb. It can occur when they are eating and usually goes away on its own.
(4) Vision: Babies have blurry vision at birth, but they can focus on objects that are 20-25 cm away. Colors are perceived gradually, usually starting with black and white and discovering red first.
(5) Hair variation: The amount of hair varies from baby to baby and can be genetically determined. Most children lose the birth hair they had during their first year.
(6) Crying without tears: Newborns can cry, but they do not produce tears until at least three weeks after birth.
(7) Weight change: After birth, they usually lose weight in the first few days, and then start gaining weight again. This is something that the child health center (BVC) closely monitors.
(8) Cold hands and feet: Newborns often have cold and sometimes bluish hands and feet during the first few days due to their immature circulatory system.
(9) Recognition: Already ten minutes after birth, newborns can react to familiar voices and music from their time in the womb.
(10) Reflexes: Newborns have a range of reflexes, including sucking and grasping reflexes. Some babies may also show a walking reflex and the Moro reflex, which are believed to have evolutionary roots.
Newborn babies are full of surprises and wonderful qualities that make their early days in life memorable. These little beings are capable of melting hearts with their smiles, and their development and reflexes are a reminder of life's wondrous gifts. But among all the amazing insights about newborns, there is one that is of utmost importance: the need for skin-to-skin contact.
(Bonus) Skin-to-skin contact is more than just cozy; it strengthens the child's immune system, releases the calming hormone oxytocin, and creates an irreplaceable bond between the parent and the child. It is an action that promotes the baby's emotional and physical well-being on a deep level, and it is an opportunity for both to get to know each other.
So when you hold your newborn baby close to your own heart, you can be sure that you are not only giving them warmth and security, but also a fundamental love that will shape their life. Skin-to-skin contact is an investment in their future and the strongest act of love you can give. So let's celebrate this simple, yet incredibly important, way of welcoming our little miracles into the world.
