Don't test that. Seriously. I hate you just for thinking about testing it. In fact, go off the internet and make a baby happy, now!

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[–] 39 points 6 months ago (2 children)

They probably do, in a way.

The typical reaction of a baby will be to start crying loudly, which will alert the rest of the tribe that will then make life uncomfortable for the offender. So part of a more complex social fight response.

I have also seen babys suddenly become very quite and lay completely still when startled by a situation that confuses them and that they can't sort out yet.
Seems to me to be some kind of hide response, nearest they can do to taking flight.

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