They can scream and
holler for what they want or need, but newborns can’t technically
cry. Tears can’t actually be created or released until about three
weeks in. However, in some cases, it isn’t unusual for babies to
shed their first tears until four or five months.
His little face
turns red as he lets out a heartbreaking cry. But no matter how upset
your newborn gets, he won't shed any tears. And that's totally
normal, says Jennifer Shu, M.D., coauthor of the American Academy of
Pediatrics's book Heading Home With Your Newborn.
While newborns are
born with working tear ducts and glands, they only produce enough
tears to lubricate and protect the eye -- which means there's no
excess to roll down your baby's cheeks, says Dr. Shu. You'll start to
see teardrops when your baby is between 1 and 3 months old. As his
glands develop, they'll produce more and more.
Pictures: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/03/07/your-baby-s-first-month_n_7380876.html
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