Newborn Tries To Crawl At Three Days Old: 'No Way!'

We all know that babies hit milestones when they’re ready, but this teeny newborn is setting a whole new standard!

Mum Samantha Elizabeth has shared a video of her newborn Nyilah Daise in her hospital bassinet, appearing to have the strength of a much older baby.

The video, which has been viewed 45 million times has the caption, “Your daughter is 3 days old and is lifting her head, crawling and talking”.

Nyilah can be seen on her tummy, holding up her head, moving her arms and legs and cooing gently.

@samantha_elizabeth__ I still cant belive this happened… #baby #babytiktok #crawlingbaby #talkingbaby #tummytime #3daysoldbaby #3daysold ♬ original sound – samantha_elizabeth__

The incredible video has attracted thousands of comments from stunned parents.

“When I see babies doing this it makes me think they are evolving because they know they gotta get moving faster,” commented O.G Family.

“Babies born after 2020 are definitely built different,” said Les.

However some had an explanation for the amazing feat. Monique Evans said, “Baby crawl reflex, it’s there for the first 6 weeks and then goes away. It is a special adaptation that allows a baby to crawl to feed.”

@samantha_elizabeth__ crazy, crazy! ???????? #babygirl #babytiktok #18daysold ♬ original sound – samantha_elizabeth__

Samantha has since followed up with more videos, one of baby Nyilah rolling over for the first time and 18 days old, and another of her trying to sit up at three weeks old.

@samantha_elizabeth__ she is my wild girl ???????? #babytiktok #3weeksold ♬ original sound – samantha_elizabeth__

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23 Comments

- - mom511016 said
  - 10 Feb 2024
    9:11 pm
My little girl was crawling by 4 months,at 6 months she pulled herself up and was walking while holding onto the couch,she blew me away. She was my first too.

- - mom465683 said
  - 02 Jun 2023
    7:17 pm
Good luck ha ha ha. My twins were average with crawling and walking.

- - Sklh said
  - 02 Jun 2023
    1:30 am
Be interesting how she progresses!

- - BellaB said
  - 01 Jun 2023
    6:45 pm
I’ve heard of the newborn crawl reflex before, but never seen it so strongly.

- - mustangsachy said
  - 01 Jun 2023
    11:19 am
Far out! Cuties but momma might want to consider baby-proofing the house earlier than initially thought!

- - Ellen said
  - 01 Jun 2023
    7:44 am
One thing for sure, this child has some very strong neck and core muscles

- - mom480417 said
  - 31 May 2023
    11:22 pm
Wow, incredible. God bless !

- - Danicastefanie said
  - 31 May 2023
    8:10 pm
Incredible strength early on!!

- - mom160270 said
  - 31 May 2023
    7:30 pm
It’s beautiful to see children striving to reach milestones.
- Ellen replied
  
  02 Jun 2023 , 7:50 am
  Yes, it certainly is an amazing thing !
- - mom465794 said
  - 31 May 2023
    1:39 pm
That’s amazing, good for her

- - mom486197 said
  - 31 May 2023
    12:17 pm
Wow who would have thought this could happen. I have never come across this myself.
- mom93821 replied
  
  01 Jun 2023 , 5:38 am
  It is very interesting and a reflex action at birth.
- - mom489460 said
  - 31 May 2023
    12:17 pm
Wow this is amazing. Such very clever and cute babies. Never underestimate children

- - Kindness is Real said
  - 31 May 2023
    11:16 am
Oh wow I have never heard of this before my daughter did start walking at the age of 9 months old

- - cassy26 said
  - 31 May 2023
    11:14 am
What a strong bubba. Such a cutie too!

- - mom93821 said
  - 31 May 2023
    6:24 am
The Bauer reflex is present shortly after birth and does disappear again. I loved reading about anatomy, body design and development during pregnancies.

- - Ellen said
  - 31 May 2023
    4:33 am
Wow, that’s unreal ! Better keep your eyes on her 24/7 !

- - Forgetful Mumma said
  - 30 May 2023
    10:15 pm
If she’s anything like my eldest boy there is no baby proofing, nothing was off limits and the baby proofing locks were all ripped off the drawers when he was around six months old!. He was able to do what a three month old does at birth, but he didn’t crawl properly until the average age.

- - Frankiielot said
  - 30 May 2023
    9:05 pm
Amazing. Just hoping they keep a close eye on Bubba to make sure she keeps safe.

- - mom265671 said
  - 30 May 2023
    8:45 pm
What a strong willed bubba! Amazing

- - TraceyGail said
  - 30 May 2023
    6:33 pm
She’s ready to go!