{"id":2181811,"date":"2025-07-22T09:53:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T16:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/?p=2181811"},"modified":"2025-07-24T07:10:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:10:32","slug":"weird-things-babies-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/weird-things-babies-do\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Totally Typical (but Weird) Things That Babies Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve read all the <a href=\"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/gentle-parenting-books\/\">baby books<\/a> (or at least that one pamphlet from your doctor), so you\u2019re feeling fairly prepared for when your baby arrives. As a new parent, you know the big things, like your baby\u2019s soft spot won\u2019t always be soft and your newborn\u2019s umbilical cord will take a few weeks to dry up and fall off. But then there are the weird, quirky things babies do that no one warns you about. Those are the ones that can cause confusion and send your parenting confidence straight into the diaper pail with those poopy diapers you didn\u2019t even know could be that color.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/what-can-my-newborn-see\/\">Newborns<\/a> can do some unusual things that are, in fact, totally normal. The <a href=\"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/fourth-trimester-activities\/\">fourth trimester<\/a> is especially full of developmental shifts, and you might wonder if you should freak out when your baby looks at you crossed-eyed or just roll with it. As babies grow and change, so do their bodies, which is why we\u2019ve listed the unexpected things babies do that you should know about. This way you can take these 10 things off your \u201cworry to-do list\u201d and relax a little more into the joy of parenting your little one.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Lose hair<\/h3>\n<p>If your newborn\u2019s hairline is losing inches or you\u2019ve noticed your baby has a bald spot, don\u2019t worry\u2014there\u2019s no need to sign your little one up for the Baby Hair Loss Club. It\u2019s actually perfectly normal for infants to lose some or even all of their hair in the first months of their life. According to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/health-issues\/conditions\/skin\/Pages\/Hair-Loss-Alopecia.aspx\">HealthyChildren.org<\/a>, your baby\u2019s hair will fall out before the mature hair comes in, so hair loss occurring in the first 6 months generally isn\u2019t a cause for concern.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Produce record-breaking hiccups<\/h3>\n<p>Watching your baby\u2019s entire body jump when their hiccups start can be, well\u2026 startling. While these can look uncomfortable for your infant to endure, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/heres-what-to-do-when-your-baby-has-the-hiccups\/\">Cleveland Clinic<\/a> reassures that hiccups usually don\u2019t bother babies and they\u2019re especially common in newborns and infants. Hiccups are most likely caused by irritation to the diaphragm, and when this muscle spasms or cramps, we get the hiccups. The Cleveland Clinic suggests changing feeding positions, burping more frequently, or using a pacifier as the sucking motion to help calm the diaphragm.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Poop strange colors<\/h3>\n<p>Who knew observing our baby\u2019s poop would occupy so much of our parental brains? (I sure didn\u2019t.) When you first see your baby poop a fine shade of green, you might wonder if that\u2019s totally normal. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/conditions-and-advice\/conditions-and-symptoms\/symptoms\/stools-unusual-color\/\">Children\u2019s Hospital of Colorado<\/a> says common stool colors are any shade of brown, tan, yellow, or green. If you see poop that looks red, black, or white, talk to your pediatrician. It\u2019s true, when your baby starts eating solid foods, their poop can change colors, but with any change, it\u2019s good to check in with your doctor.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Break out like a teenager<\/h3>\n<p>We all hope our kids don\u2019t grow up too fast, so what happens when your newborn\u2019s face suddenly looks like a teenager&#8217;s? Around two weeks old, your baby can have a type of acne called \u201cneonatal acne.\u201d And according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/diseases\/acne\/really-acne\/baby-acne\">American Academy of Dermatology Association<\/a>, 20% of newborns have this type of breakout, and you\u2019ll notice tiny red bumps on their cheeks and nose. FYI: it can appear on their forehead, chin, scalp, and neck, too. This is totally normal and should go away on its own in a few weeks to a few months.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Make strange noises<\/h3>\n<p>Snorty, sniffly, and coughy may sound like names of Snow White\u2019s friends, but, in fact, they\u2019re a few of the peculiar sounds your baby can make. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texaschildrens.org\/content\/wellness\/what-are-these-noises-my-newborn-making\">Texas Children\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0explains one common noisemaker is caused by floppy tissue falling over the voice box and partially blocking the airway when a child breathes in. This is called \u201claryngomalacia\u201d and is usually harmless. All the snorts and snarrfles your baby makes are common for their developing bodies, but if a strange snuffle gives you pause, remember you can always contact your pediatrician to explain your concern.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Rock and roll their head<\/h3>\n<p>If your child looks like they&#8217;re dreaming about heavy metal music with all their head-banging as they fall asleep, well\u2026 there\u2019s a better explanation. Body rocking, head rolling, and head banging are ordinary ways for children to self-soothe. According to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/14305-head-banging-and-body-rocking\">Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, these are common ways for kids to fall asleep and usually begin around the age of 6 months and can last into toddlerhood. The movement will appear repetitive, and babies do this because it feels rhythmic and comforting\u2014like they felt in their mother\u2019s womb.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel your child\u2019s head banging or head rolling is particularly intense or it\u2019s causing injury, it\u2019s a good idea to call your pediatrician. (You can even email them a short video.) And the Cleveland Clinic says, \u201cParents of certain children with other health issues\u2014including developmental delay, neurological or psychological problems, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8855-autism\">autism spectrum disorder<\/a>, or those who are blind\u2014will need to be watchful of these behaviors, as they can (though rarely) lead to injury.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>7. Shed their skin<\/h3>\n<p>No, your baby is not part lizard, but it is weird to see small pieces of skin flake off their tiny bodies. Not to worry as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/infant-and-toddler-health\/multimedia\/newborn\/sls-20076309?s=4timedia\/n\">The Mayo Clinic<\/a> says it\u2019s totally common for the top layer of a newborn\u2019s skin to flake off shortly after birth. This is why you might notice dry peeling skin for the first few weeks of your little one\u2019s life. This usually resolves on its own, and there are even home remedies to help like oatmeal baths and hypoallergenic lotions.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Experience sudden, jerky movements<\/h3>\n<p>Ever look at your baby only to think they suddenly seem like an outlandish symphony conductor from a Warner Bros. cartoon? If you\u2019ve spotted your newborn\u2019s arms flailing along with their head moving back suddenly and their legs extending out, this is standard for infants. According to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK542173\/\">National Library of Medicine<\/a>, the Moro (or startle) Reflex, is a normal involuntary protective motor response against abrupt disruption of body balance or extremely sudden stimulation. Basically, this occurs when your baby is surprised by a sound or movement. Swaddling your baby can help limit their response (should you need extra support), and by six months they should outgrow it.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Appear cross-eyed<\/h3>\n<p>While gazing lovingly into your newborn\u2019s eyes, you might be surprised to find them staring back at you\u2014cross-eyed. Take a breath and know that this is totally fine as it\u2019s normal for an infant to appear cross-eyed for the first few months. The American Academy of Ophthalmology calls this \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-pseudostrabismus\">pseudostrabismus<\/a>\u201d and explains it\u2019s common in babies from birth until about 18 months. Underdeveloped eye coordination and a baby\u2019s growing facial features can contribute to your little one looking cross-eyed, but pseudostrabismus will improve over time. If you notice your little one\u2019s eyes pointing in different directions (one eye looking straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up, or down) this is called \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/strabismus-in-children\">strabismus<\/a>.\u201d This condition can affect vision so an ophthalmologist should be consulted for treatment options.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Breathe weirdly<\/h3>\n<p>Babies breathe differently than adults. So, while you&#8217;re marveling at your sleeping newborn and you notice your little one\u2019s breathing has increased or even stops breathing for several seconds, this is actually a thing. It\u2019s called \u201cperiodic breathing,\u201d and it means a baby\u2019s breathing may not always be regular. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stanfordchildrens.org\/en\/topic\/default?id=breathing-problems-90-P02666\">Stanford Medicine Children\u2019s Health<\/a> says a newborn&#8217;s normal breathing rate is about 40 to 60 times per minute, and this may slow to 30 to 40 times per minute when the baby is sleeping. Periodic breathing will happen less as your baby grows and by the six-month mark, this phase should pass.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, babies do some weird stuff. But it\u2019s good to know so much of the weirdness is a normal developmental progression for your little one. Always remember, you know your baby best, so, if at any time you want to clarify a concern about a new movement, grunt, or breathing habit, don\u2019t hesitate to contact your doctor for help and support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no need to panic about these common behaviors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":187728390,"featured_media":2181844,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"city":[14331571,551419385],"ml_tag_age":[700852499],"ml_tag_interest":[700854476,700857682,700852960,700856359,700860254,700854037,700859962,700860865,700858616,700860745],"ml_tag_season":[700852481],"ml_tag_holiday":[700852449],"class_list":["post-2181811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newborn","city-baby","city-national","ml_tag_age-adults","ml_tag_interest-baby-books","ml_tag_interest-eye-coordination","ml_tag_interest-fall-asleep","ml_tag_interest-fourth-trimester","ml_tag_interest-hair-loss","ml_tag_interest-health-concerns","ml_tag_interest-home-remedy","ml_tag_interest-snow-white","ml_tag_interest-umbilical-cord","ml_tag_interest-warner-bros","ml_tag_season-fall","ml_tag_holiday-non-holiday"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.5 (Yoast SEO v22.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Totally Typical (but Weird) Things That Babies Do - Tinybeans<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Newborns do some unusual things that are totally normal. 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