The first thing most babies do when they enter the world is cry. Not smile. Not relax. Not lie quietly. They cry. Loudly. And for parents, especially first time parents, that sound can be confusing.
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Why babies cry at birth yet take weeks to laugh — the science behind their first emotions
We have all seen this moment countless times: a baby enters the world and bursts into tears. It is so common that we rarely stop to wonder why it happens. Why do newborns cry instantly after birth?
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