This is terrifying, but also kind of fascinating. It’s really incredible how the fact that the bassinets are on wheels is what made them more earthquake safe. Without wheels they must’ve been more likely to fall over, especially the ones the nurses couldn’t get their hands on.
i'm amused that none of the babies are crying, perhaps in part because the nurses aren't vocally freaking out, but it's amusing to think of them being like Finally, i've been wanting to be rocked to sleep like this.
Newborns are weird like that. They'll cry in a silent room but quieten down if you turn on a hair dryer. I read somewhere that during the fetal life, they are constantly hearing the loud sounds of blood flowing through nearby vessels which is why noisy rooms seem more familiar to them. Don't know if this has been verified but it does make sense.
My band used to practice at my friend's house and she had a newborn. I was like, won't the baby be disturbed from the noise? And she told me he would sleep right through it, and he did! The only time he ever woke up was when he caught a bug and was all sniffly and a little feverish. Most of the time he'd sleep right through punk rock music
Just anecdotally, my daughter was far less kicky when I was up and moving about. Every time I’d sit or lie down for long stretches I could feel (and often see!) her essentially “waking up”.
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u/caitmac 7d ago
This is terrifying, but also kind of fascinating. It’s really incredible how the fact that the bassinets are on wheels is what made them more earthquake safe. Without wheels they must’ve been more likely to fall over, especially the ones the nurses couldn’t get their hands on.