Do newborns think and feel

Newborns do not think and feel in the same way older children and adults do, as their cognitive and emotional capacities are still developing. However, they are capable of basic sensory experiences and can respond to stimuli, such as recognizing their mother's voice or responding to touch. While their emotional expressions are limited, they do exhibit reactions to comfort, discomfort, and distress, indicating a rudimentary level of emotional awareness. Overall, their early experiences lay the foundation for later cognitive and emotional development.