Interesting facts about babies you probably didn't know

Things you didn't know about babies

There's nothing as pure, beautiful and blissful as a newborn baby. For many, they're the source of joy and cheerfulness. However, when it comes to infants, there's a lot to decipher. Over a period of time, parents tend to get a hang of what their babies like, what annoys them and what lulls them to sleep. But factually, there's a lot of interesting things you probably don't know about your babies. Here are a few intriguing facts about your baby that you'd want to know.

A newborn baby cannot shed tears

Newborns are known for their cries. Whether they're sleepy or hungry, they will make a big fuss out of it, no matter what and there'll be nothing you can do about it.

But do they shed tears and cry a river? No, not really! While babies start crying from around 2-3 weeks, they do not shed tears until they're a month old. In some cases a baby may shed their first tear at four or five months.

A baby's first poop does not stink

When a baby is born, his or her poop does not have any strong odor in the first few days. Their digestive system does not possess the bacterias that tend to take over later on. Gut bacterias are what makes their poop smellier eventually.

Baby infants stop breathing sometimes

Many things can cause panic in a parent. But what if your newborn infant stops breathing. That'll surely induce a big chaos. However, irregular breathing is something that's considered normal in infants. Especially when a baby is sleeping, they're likely to halt their breathing for 5-10 seconds, enough to make parents extremely worried.

But remember to take action if your baby does not breathe for a longer time and turns blue. It may just be an emergency.

They like to face right

When it comes to babies, only 15 percent of them like to face left and the rest would naturally incline their heads to the right. It is said to be associated with a gene. However, this may only last for a few months.

Newborns only see black, white and gray

A newborn baby is likely to have an impaired vision. In the first few weeks after birth, they can only see black, white and gray and can only focus about 8 to 12 inches from their face. However, after a few weeks, they may start seeing in colour.

Infant boys can get an erection

When it comes to baby boys, an erection can be normal, especially when they're about to pee. There's nothing to be alarmed or ashamed about.

Babies can scare themselves with their cries

A newborn can be startled by a loud noise or even their own cries. They have the potential to scare themselves. This is also called the Moro reflex, an involuntary startle response. It is something babies do and gradually stop within some months.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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10 Vital Life Lessons We Can Learn from Children

Children seem to know something that adults have forgotten. They appear more confident, more courageous and enjoy life more intensely than we adults do. I often look back at my childhood years and cannot help but think of them as the best years of my life. I was a carefree spirit; I lived in the present moment; I had no anxieties and I had no fears. I often wish that I could return to the innocence and zest for life I once had when I was a child. I believe that we can all learn something from our younger selves to bring more clarity and joy into adulthood.

1. They see each day as a new beginning

When you are young, a day can feel like an eternity. Yet with each new day we are aware of the new prospects and new opportunities to make new friends, explore new adventures and learn new things. Every day is an opportunity to start afresh. And, unlike adults, children do not carry baggage from one day to the next. 

 

2. They are fearless

 

Children are more willing to explore and try new things. They are unaware of the consequences and are more willing to try something new. If they injure themselves they use it as an opportunity to learn from their mistakes. As adults, we often hold ourselves back, predominantly because of fear. We stop ourselves from taking chances and seeing what happens. Successful people tend to be those that step out of their boundaries and take risks. 

 

3. They lose themselves in creative projects
A child can often be seen getting lost in a creative project for hours at a time, be it drawing, playing with clay, building a sand castle, and so on. Yet, as we get older, we stop seeing creative activities as worthwhile. How many adults do you know (aside from artists) who spend their free time drawing, playing with clay or finger painting?

4. They find joy in most things and laugh every day

Children have a beautiful ability to find joy all around them. They see silliness everywhere. 

 

5. They cry if they feel like it

Crying is not often an emotion that adults feel uncomfortable expressing, yet children do so all the time. Crying helps release our emotions in a normal, healthy way. Yet, instead, we always make it a point to keep it in check. Consequently, we end up keeping our emotions to ourselves. At times, it's okay for us to be a little more open and vulnerable with people we feel comfortable around.

6. Children are active

Thinking back to my younger years, it was a joy to play outside, running around until I was out of breath and my cheeks were rosy. I never thought of being active as exercise or daily fitness, for me, I was just playing and it was fun. 

 

7. They are more willing to try new things

Children will attempt to play a sport that they have never tried before. They are more willing to jump on a trampoline or dive into a pool, or ski down a mountain, even if they have never done so before. Adults tend to have a fear of the unknown and prefer to stay in their comfort zone, rarely venturing out. Adventure though can make us feel exhilarated and awakened.

8. They are enthusiastic

Children often tend to have so much enthusiasm. They feel lots of excitement, and are hopeful and optimistic. We too should learn to approach life in a more optimistic way. As adults, we often tend to dwell on the negative. 

 

9. They nurture friendships

Observe children playing with their friends, they often find pure joy in doing so and are always keen to make new ones. Children tend to enjoy their many activities too - they join soccer teams, go to birthday parties and enjoy quite a number of after school activities too.

10. They notice the little things

The simple things that we often take for granted tend to bring incredible joy and profound inspiration to children. They notice the tiny miracles that surround them each day. How much more beautiful life could be if we noticed the same things they do?

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     

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