10 interesting facts about babies that you may not have known

Babies are fascinating beings, and below you can read about 10 interesting facts that happen with a baby's physical, emotional, and mental development.

1. Crying without tears

During the first few months, babies cry without tears because their tear ducts have not developed. By straining and crying, they stimulate the "production of tears."

2. Blue eyes are a common occurrence

Most babies are born with blue eyes, but during the first 6 months of their life, the color of their eyes changes.

3. They are short-sighted

The average newborn can see 25cm in front of them, which allows them to see their mother's face while feeding.

4. They recognize their mother

Despite the long process of forming the physical, emotional, and mental development, a baby knows how to recognize its mother by the smell and sound of her voice.

5. They use a universal language

Babies use the same sounds during the babbling period, but some of these sounds are lost as they adapt to their linguistic environment.

6. Babies have more bones

A baby's skeletal system has over 300 bones, unlike an adult's skeletal system, which has 206 bones. As the baby grows, certain bones join together, reducing the numerical difference.

7. They don't have kneecaps

Babies have cartilage that resembles kneecaps, but the actual kneecaps form only in the sixth or seventh month of life, before the baby starts to crawl.

8. They need physical contact

Babies with enough physical contact grow up to have better attention, memory, and learning abilities.

9. They are always hungry

Babies are always hungry because they grow rapidly. By the sixth month of their life, they will double their birth weight.

10. Laughter

Babies have a fantastic ability to find things funny. On average, they smile 300 times a day, unlike adults who smile an average of 60 times a day.

Understanding these details can enrich our knowledge and help us appreciate every moment spent with babies even more.

References:

https://vrsnjackapodrska.me/aktuelnosti/vijesti/605-zanimljive-cinjenice-o-tek-rodenim-bebama

https://www.lingualogos.com/10-interesantnih-cinjenica-o-bebama/

*This text is intended for informational purposes only. If you experience any symptoms, it is recommended that you seek advice from your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional.*

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