09/02/2025
Here are some mind-blowing newborn facts you probably didn’t know!
1. Newborns Don’t Shed Tears When They Cry
They can cry loudly from birth, but their tear ducts aren’t fully developed yet—so no actual tears until around 1 month old!
2.They Can’t Taste Salt
Newborns have thousands of taste buds, but they can’t taste salt until they’re about 4 months old!
3. They Recognize Mums smell Instantly
Babies have an incredible sense of smell and can recognize their mother within days! that’s why skin-to-skin bonding is so powerful!
4. Their Heart Beats Super Fast
A newborn’s heart beats at around 130–160 beats per minute, almost twice as fast as an adult’s!
5. They Can Sleep Up to 18 Hours a Day! But only in short bursts—because their tiny stomachs need feeding every 2-3 hours!
