Decoding the Newborn Scrunch: A Parent’s Guide

Ever wondered why your newborn curls up like a tiny ball? This cute position is called the newborn scrunch, which almost all babies do in their first weeks of life.

Their legs pull up, arms fold in, and they make themselves into a little bundle without even trying.

This scrunching happens because babies spend months all tucked up in their mom’s womb, and they’re most comfortable staying that way. It’s not something they think about doing – it’s a natural reflex their bodies do automatically.

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