Behind the Scenes of Motherhood: The Surprising and Wild Truths You Never Knew!

Those ‘Smiles’ Are Just Gas

It may seem like newborns are smiling at you, but those smiles are not intentional. They are called ‘reflex smiles.’ Newborns are still developing their facial muscles and control, and smiles are usually just reflexes or gas-related.

So, if a baby flashes a smile, it’s not because they think something is funny or charming, but it is just their little body reacting. Don’t worry, though; soon enough, your little one will be smiling genuinely at everyone and melting hearts.

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