6 Surprising Facts about Babies - January 2026

You’d probably laugh if I tell you that babies know exactly what they are doing. But, let me tell you that it’s true! Babies know everything. He doesn’t only know that he is adorable, which is a plus! He also has an impressive set of qualities and skills. I know, babies may seem helpless, and they aren’t capable of taking care of themselves, but many of you didn’t know that it is all an at. Such good actors! Incredible too! Well, here are 6 surprising facts about your baby. Credit: Contact Physical Therapy Newborns don’t cry They don’t cry but scream and howl if they want or need something. Their tears will not develop for about three weeks. Why so? That’s because their tear ducts aren’t entirely developed. In rare circumstances, some kids don’t drop tears until 4 or 5 months. May born are the heaviest Research has been made that May born babies are the heaviest. They usually weigh around 200 grams than any other month born babies. Credit: Legacy Place Kneecaps? Do you know that babies are born without kneecaps? That’s right! They have a structure of cartilage that resembles the kneecaps. These cartilages do not develop until they are at the age of 6 months old. This is why babies crawl. They have 300 bones They are born with 300 bones, unlike adults, which is 50% more! When they grow older, their bones will fuse together, and that will make it 206 bones. They also have a soft spot on the head called fontanelle, which is squishy and sensitive, before it grows completely. Credit: photoSolutions.me Babies have numerous reflexes Babies have 70 reflexes. Primitive and down to evolution. Your baby can’t walk now, but he or she is born with the knowledge of how to walk. If you support your child with his or her feet on a flat surface, your baby will work with a stepping motion. The jumping motion your kids make is called Moro or startle reflex. Babies also have sensitive touch receptors in and around his mouth, which is why they put everything in their mouth. Smile They smile when they reach one month old. Try making funny voices and faces and see if they smile back. So parents, isn’t it amazing and amusing that you now know 6 surprising facts about your baby? Let us know what you think! For more articles, stories, and products: browse through our website www.mamahood.com.sg

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