Things to know about Newborn

Congratulations Mommy! Your little bundle of joy may store in many amazing surprises for you, lets explore the things you should know about your Newborn.


1. Baby can’t see far
During the first few weeks of his life, baby vision only allows them to see people and objects at their clearest when they are within 8 to 12 inches away. As it’s just about the exact distance between his face and yours while you feed him, this encourages your baby’s bond with you.

2. Your baby can hear you
When a baby is born, his middle ear is still full of fluid which tends to impair his hearing. But still, he can recognize his mommy’s voice and respond to you.

3. No tears
Your baby might cry a lot, but did you notice the tears? No. Because, though their tear ducts and glands are working, they produce just enough tears to lubricate and protect your baby’s eyes. Look for those teardrops to start flowing between 1 and 3 months.

4. Babies Have More Bones Than Adults

Since adults are so much taller and wider than a baby you would naturally assume they have more bones. Right? Wrong! A baby is born with 270 bones and by the time he reaches adulthood that number drops to 206! The reason for the loss of bones is due to fusion of the spine and skull as baby grows.

5. Babies Take More Breaths Than Adults

A newborn baby’s breathe is so much faster than an adult’s or child’s. Their normal breathing rate is in and around 40 times per minute, while an adult breathes between 12 and 20.

6. Most Babies Are Born With Blue Eyes

The color of the eye comes from the color particles behind the iris and in the main tissue of the iris. The melonin/pigment in the main tissue is in the most cases is not developed at birth which is why most babies regardless of their genetics are born with blue eyes. By 6 months to 12 months, the melonin is activated by your baby’s genetics (blue, brown, hazel, etc).

7. Babies Double Their Birth weight In 5 Months

Talk about overachievers! Babies will double their birthweight by the time they hit 5 months of age.