Watch out, she’s on the move!
Newborns are known for a few things — crying, sleeping, and sometimes resembling distant relatives. While you can count on them to keep you awake, they generally stay put. That is, unless you’re talking about this remarkable baby girl from Brazil. Just moments after her birth, she amazed everyone around her by appearing to ‘walk’ across the counter.
Prepare for some gasps.
As reported by Metro, a nurse exclaimed in Portuguese, “Wow, the girl is walking. My goodness!” The staff was preparing to give her a bath, but this little one clearly had other plans. She seemed determined to explore the world right away, demonstrating a sense of urgency that took everyone by surprise.
The nurse holding the baby realized that this incredible moment needed to be documented. “Goodness gracious,” she said. “If you told people what just happened, no one would believe it unless they witnessed it themselves.” This video was shared on Facebook by Lucia Santos and has quickly gone viral, garnering over 90 million views. While many viewers are amazed by this tiny newborn in action, other parents are relieved that their little ones didn’t decide to take a stroll on their birthdays!
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, while it’s rare for a newborn to treat a counter like a runway, it’s a natural reflex for babies. “She can’t support her own weight, but if you hold her under the arms (with support for her head as well) 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 of age and doesn’t reemerge until the baby starts walking independently.
There’s no information available about the baby’s parents, but whoever they are, we wish them the best. If this little girl’s first-day antics are any indication of her future, they are in for an exciting ride. For more insights on home insemination, check out Intracervical Insemination. If you’re considering starting a family, you might also find valuable advice from Make a Mom, an authority on the subject. For further information on pregnancy, visit CDC, a great resource for expecting parents.
In summary, this viral video of a newborn ‘walking’ has captivated millions, showcasing an extraordinary reflex that, while uncommon, highlights the fascinating capabilities of infants right from birth.