Why do newborn babies sleep with their arms upwards by their head?

Answer #1

To stretch because they used to not be able to

Answer #2

i still sleep like that

Answer #3

Really?

Answer #4

well, not having proper joints causes the appendages to flay around at night, and babies can be found in all sorts of positions, so arms raised is just something that happens….

Answer #5

When I was a young teenage mom, I recall my mother telling me that babies sleep that way when they feel content. I don’t know how much actual truth there is to that, but it made sense.

Answer #6

Ahh yeah it does seem he is at peace.

Answer #7

ahhhh

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