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Recognizes parent's voice

Your baby heard your voice in the womb and already finds it familiar. They may calm down or become alert when they hear you speak, showing the earliest signs of social connection.

Makes eye contact during feeding

Newborns can see about 8 to 12 inches away, roughly the distance to your face during feeding. Your baby gazes at your face during nursing or bottle-feeding, building the first bond.

Startles at loud sounds

Your baby's Moro reflex kicks in when they hear a sudden loud noise, causing them to fling their arms out and cry. This shows their hearing is working and they are responding to the world around them.

Calms when spoken to

Your baby prefers human voices over other sounds, especially familiar ones. When you speak softly, they may stop fussing, turn toward you, or become still and attentive.

Focuses on faces

From birth, babies are drawn to face-like patterns and prefer looking at faces over other objects. Your newborn will study your features up close, learning to recognize the people who care for them.