This baby touched fresh grass for the very first time and the look on his face says everything

When first-time mom Emily (@living.withemk on Instagram) posted a video of her baby reacting to grass for the very first time, she probably didn’t expect the internet to fall in love. But that’s exactly what happened. The short clip has now racked up over 5.3 million views, 319,000 likes, and hundreds of comments from people who can’t stop adoring and relating.

At first, the newborn baby looks serious, wide-eyed and curious, not knowing what’s coming. But as soon as the dad gently lowers him and the tiny feet touch the grass, everything changes. A big, happy smile spreads across his face, like he just discovered something new and exciting. Nearly 900 people have joined the conversation in the comments, all reacting to what might just be the most dramatic grass encounter ever caught on camera.

The video has an overlay caption encouraging other parents to also record their newborn’s first encounter with grass. At the beginning of the video, the baby looks like any other newborn, squishy-faced and calmly observing the world. But the moment the dad gently lowers toward the grass and lets the tiny feet touch it, something changes. Suddenly, the little face lights up with the biggest, goofiest smile. Clearly loving the sensation, and more so when the dad tries to take it a step further and make him sit on the grass, the smile only widens. 

The clip is less than a minute long, but it's packed with personality. The little baby's expressive face is a moment that perfectly captures the joys (and comedy) of first-time parenting. The comments section quickly turned into a warm, funny, and thoughtful space, with people reflecting on the simple beauty of the moment.@xjetive perfectly captured the baby’s reaction, saying, “The baby feels it cool and warm at the same time,” while @j_alejandro_bp added, “This made me think about the first time I experienced it.”

Some saw taking it a step further and deeper, said, “He has a connection with nature,” wrote @presh_shee, and @kevper9 chimed in, “Earth’s energy with human connection is high on barefoot. Try sometimes.” Of course, there was humor, too. @hike.hunt shared, “Mine touched the grass for the first time yesterday. She stomped it harder and more vigorously than she tries to double stomp her poopy diaper.” Experts say that infants thrive on rich sensory experiences, and nature offers just that.

Research shows that being outdoors provides babies with richer, more meaningful sensory experiences than they would get indoors. Similarly, in another heartwarming story shared by The Daily Net, a little girl is seen bursting with joy as her mom lets her play freely under a public fountain, soaking in the moment. These simple, natural interactions offer a kind of stimulation no indoor toy can match. One blog post puts it beautifully,  “Imagine the difference between lying on a blanket outside watching the flickering leaves of a tree, feeling the sunshine and the breeze, hearing a dog bark nearby, and smelling freshly cut grass. Now contrast that to lying on a blanket in the house and looking up at the ceiling or the mobile."

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