Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in June 2023.
3-Day-Old Baby Girl Crawls & Lifts Head—Stuns Everyone!
In an unbelievable moment caught on camera, a Pennsylvania mom filmed her newborn doing what most babies don’t attempt for months.
Meet Superbaby Nyilah
Samantha Mitchell, 34, couldn’t believe her eyes when her daughter, Nyilah Daise Tzabari, began lifting her head and crawling—at just 3 days old. The video, filmed on March 2, 2023, quickly proved the moment was real.
“I’ve worked with kids for 20+ years—never seen this,” Mitchell said.
Why She Filmed It
Mitchell’s mom urged her to grab the camera. Even Samantha’s fiancé, Ofer, didn’t believe it until he saw the footage.
“No one would have believed me otherwise,” she said.
Milestones Way Ahead of Schedule
Nyilah was 43 weeks at birth and weighed 7 lbs 6 oz. Her advanced feats didn’t stop at crawling.
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At 18 days, she rolled from belly to back.
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At 2 months, she flipped back to belly.
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At 3 months, she’s standing with support.
“She refuses to sit. She’s so determined,” Mitchell shared.
Newborn Nyilah Daise Tzabari seen crawling and lifting her head at only 3 days old, Photo Credit: samantha_elizabeth__/Tiktok
She’s Talking, Too?
At just 6 weeks, Nyilah began mimicking sounds—even trying to say “I love you.” She laughs, babbles back, and reacts to people’s voices like she’s already in on the joke.
Viral Star
Their TikTok video blew up, pulling in 6.6 million likes. Fans couldn’t get enough.
“She’s been here before!” one joked.
“She’ll be filing taxes by next week,” another laughed.
First-Time Dad Shocked
Ofer Tzabari assumed this was normal—until comments rolled in.
“I didn’t realize how unusual it was,” he admitted.
What’s Next?
Mitchell stays grounded.
“She’s joyful, always smiling. We’re just excited to see what’s next!”
