Images via Facebook/Jessica Reynolds
Move aside, she’s on a mission!
Newborns typically engage in a few common activities—crying, sleeping, and occasionally resembling distant relatives. While it’s a given that they’ll disrupt your beauty sleep, they usually remain stationary until they start crawling. However, one remarkable newborn girl from Brazil has completely defied expectations. Just moments after her birth, this tiny infant amazed her midwives and nurses by seemingly ‘walking’ across the hospital counter.
Get ready for a surprise!
As reported by Metro, one of the nurses exclaimed in Portuguese, “Wow, the girl is walking. Goodness gracious.” The medical staff was preparing to give the baby her first bath, but she seemed far too busy for such trivialities. With an agenda of her own, she was determined to get moving.
Recognizing the extraordinary nature of the event, the nurse holding the baby remarked, “Goodness! If you told anyone what just happened, they wouldn’t believe it unless they saw it for themselves.” This incredible moment was captured on video and shared on Facebook by Jessica Reynolds, quickly garnering over 90 million views. While many are left astounded by the sight of this little one on her feet, some parents are relieved that their newborns didn’t attempt a stroll right after birth.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it is indeed rare for a newborn to walk in the traditional sense, but it’s a reflex that can be observed. “Although she can’t support her own weight, if you hold her under the arms and let her feet touch a flat surface, she’ll instinctively place one foot in front of the other and ‘walk’,” they explain. This reflex typically fades around two months old and doesn’t re-emerge until a baby is ready to walk independently.
Wishing the Best for the Family
While we don’t have any information about the baby’s parents, we wish them the best of luck. If her adventurous entrance into the world is any indication, they are surely in for an exciting journey ahead.
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Conclusion
In summary, this incredible newborn’s ‘walking’ moment has taken the internet by storm, leaving viewers in awe and parents reflecting on their own experiences.