Physical Abilities of the New born

-can see and smell

-can feel pain and touch

-can hear and distinguish mom's voice at birth and dad's 2 days after birth

-can follow rapid moving light with eyes

-pupils dilate in darkness and contract in light

-can suck

-can cry, cough, turn away, vomit and lift their chins when on their tummy

-can hiccup, sneeze, blink, yawn and stretch

-reacts to sound

-can flex and extend their limbs and smack their lips