10 (Really) Incredible Things to Know About Babies at Birth

Is it true? Can babies really do that? Amazing! If you knew how much babies can surprise us. Here’s proof with these 10 things to know about them.

Babies Have More Bones Than You
Incredible but true! Babies are born with 300 bones, while adults have 207. Over time, these bones don’t disappear, but some fuse together to form the bones of an adult.

Babies Are Born Without Kneecaps
Babies’ knees have very little cartilage at birth. This is why kneecaps only develop between the ages of 3 and 5, forming round and solid kneecaps by around 10 to 12 years old.

A Baby Doesn’t Have Tears When Born
They can cry or whimper at birth, but babies can’t produce tears when they are born. Tears appear as their tear glands develop, becoming active around one month old.

They Triple Their Weight in a Year
If you don’t want to gain weight as an adult, babies triple their weight in just one year.

They Have No Smell at Birth
Yes, babies have no smell when they are born. They do not have any scent that identifies them as human. This is why it’s essential to pay extra attention to them and never leave them alone with a pet at home. A dog might attack out of fear, as the baby is perceived as an unfamiliar presence in the household.

It Takes 3 Months to Adapt to Life Outside the Womb
This is the time it takes for a baby to adjust to its new life, as the circulatory system is still developing at birth. This is also why their bodies are warm while their fingers and toes are quite cool. Blood is mainly directed to vital organs, where it is most needed.

Babies Frequently Sneeze
They aren’t sick, but sneezing helps them clear their nasal passages and airways of airborne particles. Sneezing also helps babies reopen a nostril that may have been closed against their mother’s breast during breastfeeding.

Real Rocky Balboas
Babies are impressively strong at birth because they can support their own weight. According to scientific studies, we share this strength with monkeys due to our genetic relation. It’s true that we often see baby monkeys clinging strongly to their mothers from birth as they wander on their mother’s back.

Babies Can Swallow and Breathe at the Same Time
When babies are born, their larynx is positioned higher. This allows them to breathe while feeding at the breast or bottle. It’s only after three months that the larynx descends.

Babies Can Lose Their Hair
Not all babies are born with a thick head of hair, but some are lucky enough to have a star-quality hairstyle at birth. However, they can lose this hair. But it will grow back! Lucky them! The new hair may have a different texture and can change color.