I’ve shared “first meeting” videos (between new siblings) in the past, but never one quite like this.
What’s so remarkable about this special moment shared to IG by alexandralforte?
For me it’s the very clear sense that this ISN’T the first conversation between big brother Everest and his new baby sister. It’s just their first chance to do so face to face… a new chapter in a relationship that’s already been well established.
“Hi Avalon! It’s ME, Everest,” he explains, as if to say, “I bet you’ve been wondering what I look like this whole time.”
What a perfect example to remind us that the hearing of newborns is established and functional - perhaps as early as 24-26 weeks of gestation, but almost certainly by 30 weeks, making it possible for infants to enter the world already familiar with the voices of special loved ones. (Especially mom, whose voice has the benefit of built-in amplification as it reverberates through her body.)
Can’t you just imagine the conversations these two have already had? And all the many to come?
Talk to your bump.
Kudos to Mom and Dad for nurturing this special relationship even before baby Avalon entered the world. How lucky for them all!
🚨 We are thrilled to launch national key messages to support early interaction from pre-birth. These key messages will empower parents and carers to foster strong connections from the start. Let’s make every interaction count! Chatting Together: https://t.co/ERAKn62sv8
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