Newborns can distinguish between different languages mere hours after birth, a testament to the sophisticated auditory processing capabilities they develop in the womb. This early language recognition supports the foundation for later language learning.
Sensitive to touch
Touch is a crucially developed sense at birth, with newborns showing heightened sensitivity, especially around the mouth, palms, and soles. This sensitivity is critical for bonding and initiating breastfeeding, marking touch as an essential means of communication and learning for the infant.
