Babies are bundles of joy and wonder, often surprising new parents with their extraordinary and astonishing characteristics. From the moment they are born, these little ones display not only their undeniable cuteness but also a treasure trove of peculiar and fascinating facts. Here are some bizarre and crazy facts about newborn babies that many people are unaware of.

1. Common birthmarks: Some newborns are born with distinctive marks on their skin, which can often worry parents. However, these marks are usually harmless and fade away naturally within six months. In rare cases where the birthmarks persist and cause issues for the baby, medical assistance may be required.                                                                             
    

   2. Language learning begins in the womb: Your baby's ability to hear your voice and other sounds develops around 23 weeks into pregnancy. Although they won't utter their first word until around the age of one, they are already acquiring knowledge about language from the very beginning. Your voice is their favorite sound, and they will delight in hearing you talk and sing to them. It's never too early to start reading to your baby, as the more words they hear now, the stronger their language skills are likely to be in the future.

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      Newborns have limited crying capabilities: While it's true that babies can cry, they do not produce tears until approximately a month later. Even then, the amount of tears shed is minimal. It takes a few months for their tear ducts to develop fully and for tears to flow regularly.

    

    
    

                                      

   4. Infants may briefly pause their breathing: It might come as a surprise to learn that infants sometimes hold their breath. This typically happens when they cry, get excited, or during sleep. Although it lasts only for 5-10 seconds, it can be long enough to cause panic for parents.

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      They lose their fine body hair: Newborns are born with a fine layer of hair covering their bodies, but it doesn't last long. Around the age of four months, they go through a process where the original hair falls out and is replaced by a new set of hair that typically covers their back, ears, forehead, and shoulders.

    

                                 

   6. Babies have innate swimming reflexes: Newborns have a natural ability to hold their breath when submerged underwater and can instinctively move their arms and legs in a splashing motion. If you enroll your baby in swimming classes, you can witness these inherent skills in action!

                              

   7. The first poop (meconium) is odorless: Did you know that a newborn's first poop doesn't have any odor? This initial stool, called meconium, is a tar-like substance that the baby's body expels. It fills their intestines while they are in the uterus.

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      Babies have 300 bones: Unlike adults, infants are born with approximately 300 bones, which is almost 50% more than what adults have. These bones gradually fuse together during growth, resulting in a total of 206 bones in adulthood. For instance, a baby's skull has multiple bones that overlap during birth to facilitate the baby's passage through the birth canal. Babies also have a soft spot on their heads known as the fontanelle, which is a squishy and sensitive area before the skull fully develops.

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      Preference for the right side: Take a look at any newborn and observe the side they prefer to lie on. Most babies tend to face towards their right side when sleeping, while only a few choose to turn their faces to the left while lying on their back.

                                  

   10. Your scent is your baby's favorite smell: During pregnancy, the baby in the womb experiences and savors every subtle flavor of what the mother consumes. After birth, they become acquainted with their mother's natural scent and find comfort in it. Additionally, they delight in the flavors of the food and substances passed on to them through breast milk.