Yes, babies are amazing — and they have more crazy skills than you probably realize, like ... 1. They don't cry tears You might notice that your newborn's fierce cries don't produce the overflowing tears you'd expect. That's because their brand-new tear ducts can only produce enough fluid to lubricate their eyes, making it look as though they were born without tears. Real teardrops won't flow for at least a month or two. 2.