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Living with a newborn baby changes your lifestyle like no other. Forget sleeping on time, waking up on time, taking care of your skin, and even showering every day. But there is something addictive about the whole sensation that makes you crave to have a newborn in your arms again. You knew nothing would be the same moment you held your baby, and this is one change you are looking forward to. Here are some reasons why parents get gaga over their tiny bundle of joy and what are the things you will miss when your baby grows up.
1. That Baby Scent
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Babies have this unique scent that urges hormones to gush out of your body. It is almost intoxicating, and you will keep smelling your baby’s head all day. They should actually consider bottling the scent up and selling it to parents!
2. Baby Feet
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Baby feet are something you cannot resist cuddling. They are tiny feet with toes in the form of water drops. The tinier they are, the more they urge you to nibble at them. You can spend the whole day counting the toes and putting socks on, and you will never get over it!
3. The Gummy Grin
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Nothing comes near the cuteness of a full grin of a toothless baby. Who would have thought anyone would look that adorable without a single pearly white on their gums. Though this doesn’t last more than six months, you sure miss the smile that was so adorable and babyish.
4. The Finger Grab
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They say the first time you feel like a parent is when your child grabs your finger. It may be like a reflex, but it feels like a hug. They also have an instinct of trying to catch your finger with their mouth, so the moment a finger hovers near them, they will reach out like a little baby bird in the nest!
5. Baby Babble
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You might be looking at the milestone list at the back of the red book and waiting for your baby to call out words, but the babbles sound cuter than ever. There is nothing as aww-worthy as a babbling baby! So while your baby slowly learns to pick up letters and call you mama dada, the babbles will be music to your ears.
6. Cute Outfits
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Before your baby was even born, you selected clothes in which you would love to dress your baby. Be it the cutest shorts, frocks, or dungarees, dressing your baby gives you peace. Also, we don’t blame you if you get 5 dresses instead of one, as choosing just one of the many cute outfits is near impossible. Click loads and loads of photos and even arrange a photoshoot to cherish the moments forever.
7. Skin-To-Skin
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The touch of the baby’s skin releases the hormone dopamine and makes you feel fantastic (1). Feeling each other’s heartbeat is something that will develop your bond like no other.
8. Milk Comas
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If you are breastfeeding, watching your baby while you feed them is an out-of-world feeling. Their beautiful eyes while they look at you and finally doze off while feeding is one of the most-awaited and relished moments of a parent’s life.
9. Watching Them Fall Asleep
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Watching your baby fall asleep can be the most satisfying thing ever. The tiny rise and fall of their chest and their tiny feet and hands. You have to hold back your urge to cuddle them and kiss their cheeks. The best part is newborns sleep a lot, and when they are not feeding, they are sleeping, so rejoice these days till they no longer let you sleep!
10. Breastmilk Poop
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When your baby is on breastmilk, the poop is mostly liquid and does not smell foul. Plus, your baby cannot turn, so they can’t fall off even if you place them on a thin plank. This is something you miss the most when your child learns to run off while you are changing their diaper! It may sound crazy, but you will miss the non-stinky easy-to-clean poop.
11. Snuggling
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There is nothing as rejoicing as snuggling your baby close and lying down. They are of the perfect size, and they don’t resist! They fit perfectly in your lap, and they feel as light as a feather. This is when you miss them, even when you look straight at them. Snuggling your baby also releases feel-good hormones that make you forget everything else around you. So if you have a newborn around, snuggle while you can because babies grow awfully fast. Before you know it, it’s a toddler that crawls right out of your bear hug.
There is a good reason why newborns are known as bundles of love. They are literally the most fragile and delicate of all beings and you love them more than anything in the world. Having a newborn will change your life, but it is worth every minute you give to your child. So, what is something you will miss the most about your baby? Let us know in the comments section!
