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.