In a story that’s astonishing parents and doctors alike, a newborn from Pennsylvania is making global headlines for doing the impossible — crawling and lifting her head just three days after birth. Her name is Nyilah Daise Tzabari, and since her mom, Samantha Mitchell, shared her story online, millions have been left speechless. “I’ve worked with kids for over twenty years,” Samantha said. “I’ve never seen anything like this.”
Born three weeks past her due date on March 2, 2023, Nyilah arrived strong and healthy at 7 pounds, 6 ounces. But it wasn’t her size that shocked her family — it was her strength. During her first tummy time, Samantha’s mother noticed something unbelievable: the newborn was lifting her head and trying to crawl.
“My mom yelled, ‘Record this — no one will believe it!’” Samantha recalled. She did — and that short clip went viral overnight. In the video, baby Nyilah pushes herself up on her arms, balances her head, and even inches forward — milestones that typically appear at six to nine months old.
When Samantha posted the footage to TikTok, it exploded — racking up millions of views and over 6.6 million likes. Commenters were amazed. One joked, “She’s ready for preschool next week!” Another wrote, “That baby’s been here before — she’s got unfinished business!” Doctors, too, chimed in — calling the development “rare but fascinating.” Experts explained that since Nyilah was born three weeks overdue, her muscles and coordination may be more developed than most newborns.
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