How many bones are there in a new born baby?

A newborn baby has approximately 300 bones, which is more than an adult's 206 bones. As the child grows, many of these bones fuse together through the process of ossification. For example, the skull bones fuse to form the cranium, and bones in the spine and pelvis also join together. This fusion reduces the total number of bones from around 300 at birth to 206 in adulthood.