Many parents want to know when babies start smiling and laughing. This is a very important thing for them. We all love the cute smiles and giggles of our little ones. Babies can smile even from an early age and most likely did so while in the womb. This is not a smile that responds to a specific event but a reflex smile.
Around the 2-month mark, this reflex smile will begin to fade. This is also when your baby will experience their first real smile, either in response to a specific stimulus or as a result of a new situation. Between 1 1/2 and 3 months, the first one will appear. It is possible to distinguish between a reflex smile and a real smile. Reflex smiles are random and temporary, whereas real smiles will appear in response to something. The emotion displayed on their faces will help you tell if the smile is genuine.
Babies will respond best to both visual and vocal stimulation when they first smile. Singing and talking to them can help. As they grow older, they will be able to recognize more visual triggers and make noises. They will start making shorter sounds and giggles. Your baby might start to laugh loudly at 5 months.
The Benefits of Smiling
A baby’s smile is a sign they are growing. It shows that their ability to recognize stimuli and see clearly is improving. Removing the reflex smile indicates that their brain function and nervous system function are developing well enough to manage this reflex, and that they are becoming more conscious.
Make your baby smile
As parents, we want our child to smile and be happy. Here are some tips to help you get your baby to smile. To encourage your baby to smile, it’s important to be vocal with them and make sure they are making eye contact. You can stimulate your child by making silly noises, pulling faces and making funny faces. If they are disinterested, don’t force them to do so.
If your baby doesn’t smile as often as you’d like, don’t worry. They all grow at their own pace. You can tell your doctor if your baby has stopped smiling by three months. It shouldn’t be cause for concern.
