Most new parents treasure those first sleepy, snuggly newborn weeks. But Samantha Mitchell’s experience has been anything but typical. Her daughter Nyilah arrived three weeks late – and immediately began making up for lost time by crawling at just three days old.
“I’ve cared for children my whole life and never seen anything like it,” the 34-year-old first-time mom admits. The incredible hospital footage shows tiny Nyilah pushing up on her arms and actually crawling across her bassinet – a milestone most babies don’t achieve until they’re half a year old.
Born February 27 weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces, Nyilah has continued to shatter expectations. She rolled over at 18 days, smiled responsively at one month, and by three months was playfully punching her mom with surprising strength. Now the determined infant is already working on standing, stiffening her legs whenever held upright.
While amazed by her daughter’s rapid development, Samantha cherishes each unexpected moment. “She’s such a happy, smiling baby who laughs all the time,” the proud mom shares. With Nyilah now attempting to mimic words at just seven weeks, this extraordinary child continues to bring joy and wonder to her family’s life.
