The Joyful Shriek: Why Do Babies Scream for Fun?
Babies tend to emit a wide range of unique sounds, some of which are simply adorable while others require earplugs. Amongst these is the joyful shriek – that high pitched and infectious giggle-like sound babies let out when they’re happy or excited. It’s one of the most delightful things you’ll ever hear in your life.
Have you ever wondered why babies scream with joy? Or why it seems like screaming makes them even happier? If so, keep reading to learn more about this miraculous phenomenon!
It’s an expression of pure happiness
When babies get excited or thrilled by something, they express their feelings through laughter and cries. Screaming is just another way for them to express their euphoria as bright eyes widen with excitement (and typically scrunched closed during laughs). Imagine seeing your favorite toy for the first time in months after believing it was forever lost and then expressing your happiness – well that’s exactly what happens within our little package bundles.
A healthy exercise
You might think all those screams coming from your toddler are unbearable noise pollution but believe it or not, screaming can be good for babies! You may have noticed how difficult it sometimes becomes getting a baby to stop crying despite everything you’ve tried; cuddling, feeding even burping seem useless at times leading parents grasping at straws in favour lifting up their squirmy kids and presenting them off as newborn lion cubs roaring atop Pride Rock (a parenting low).
All kidding aside though, independent studies show that screaming helps strengthen the lungs which improve overall health especially amongst infants who may otherwise have respiratory problems due to under-developed organs.
No holding back
We adults know all too well what it means having “too much” fun since we always hold ourselves back from actually experiencing anything remotely resembling such an emotion–it’s either inappropriate or too risky on one hand. However, infants don’t have that filter so they let loose and express their feelings without reservations.
In fact, babies are incapable of holding back – it’s simply not in their vocabulary – this is why they cry freely when hungry or uncomfortable. So should it come as any surprise to us that screaming with joy comes just as naturally? They’re pure beings living purely and for the moment… Until of course a nap is in question then all bets off.
The sound effects
As stated earlier, screaming can be seen as an exercise which benefits your developing child’s lungs but in addition to physical health improvements shrieking also works wonders mentally! It allows babies to coordinate oral movements with different intonations creating an orchestra-like experience that sounds almost like song lyrics coming from those gummy baby mouths complete with smiley faces (we’re talking about actual smiles with no ulterior motives here).
Some even go so far as comparing the joyful cries of a baby to choir rehearsals: every attendee doing vocal care exercises while belting out songs full throat inside church tents beneath stained glass (minus alcohol). No higher notes than C-Sharp though!
A magical bonding experience
Finally yet very importantly, there’s nothing quite comparable than seeing both parents enjoying tremendous moments alongside their little one: bearing witness firsthand the sheer delight emitted from our tiny humans by something simple say like blowing raspberries upon them induces huge bouts of laughter indeed which creates lasting memories carried over into adult-hood by watching old videos again; because afterall that what Facebook Memories are for isn’t it?
Bonding with your child through such fun experiences plays a critical role in his/her social-emotional development too–it demystifies fear surrounding new situations and further enhances connection building between parent and child helping each feel needed/loved accompanied by more genuine gestures among family members overall.
Babies screaming with joy is one of the most magical things to behold on this earth. It’s a natural expression of their happiness that we’re blessed enough to witness firsthand. And speaking from personal experience, it’s truly an unforgettable moment that parents will cherish for many years.
Whether it’s strengthening their lungs or working wonders mentally, so much can be gained from experiencing those joyful little screams emanating out during playtime as part of family fun experiences shared together.
With all being said and done folks, never underestimate the powerful emotional effects brought forth by such screeches comin’ straight from infants in your presence (even if it means temporary hearing loss) – afterall you’ll be laughing too soon enough!