Baby limbs

In the first few days after his birth, your baby will hold his arms and legs in the
position they were in when he was curled up in your womb – his knees will be bent up
towards his chest, and his elbows bent so that his hands are by his face. He will hold his
hands curled up in fists. Don’t try and straighten him out – he will begin to do this
for himself by the end of the first week. His arms and legs may look quite thin, but this
is normal and they will soon fill out.