I have a 4 month old little boy who smiles all the time but he still hasn't laughed out loud, at least not for me. His sitter says he has but I haven't heard anything yet. I can't wait for the moment that he giggles for the first time. Also, when I pick him up at the sitters I am expecting a big smile like he is happy to see me, but I hardly ever get one. It it starting to discourage me like maybe he doesn't care to see me? I know it sounds crazy, but I was just wondering if anyone else out there ever felt the same way? I feel like he likes is babysitter more than he likes me!
2007-02-20 05:25:51 · 15 answers · asked by vanessa o 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Try not to take it personally. I've been on both sides. My daughter is around lots of people and has very little attachment to me. She does great with the in laws, with my family, with dad. I go to school a couple of nights a week and up until recently (she is 6.5 months old) she didn't even really notice when I came home. I was expecting that big smile of recognition, and I wasn't getting it. My daughter started to really chuckle maybe around five months. My mother inlaw videotaped her laughing so hard with her aunt and I still have only been able to make her laugh that way once. It made me think the same thing, maybe grandma is better than me. The plus is that she is so adaptable. I've talked to others moms who can't leave the room without the baby screaming. I don't know if I want to be on that side of the pendulum either.
I've also been the babysitter. I really think that if you are working alot you might be feeling guilty about not spending enough time with your son and then looking for the signs that your baby still recognizies you as mom. He does and he will show it soon. He is still very young. Ask your babysitter how she makes him giggle. Make sure you spend some quality time with him not only for his sake, but for yours. As a mom sometimes I feel like I have more attachment issues then my daughter. The fact that your baby is perfectly happy when you drop him off and when you pick him up is a good sign. He is secure. My daughter has just started to reach out for me and for other people. Although they recognize us as moms, there are still a few developmental things your son has to go through. Within the next couple of months you'll get that reaction you want.
2007-02-20 06:21:17 · answer #1 · answered by jc2006 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When Do Babies Start Laughing
2016-12-08 18:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our child started laughing out loud at about 4 months. She is 6 months now, and she laughs all the time, but it is a chuckle. It is very difficult to get her to sustain a laugh for any amount of time.
As far as your feelings about the sitter and you child liking the sitter more than you; this is perfectly normal. My wife has/has had the same issue.
2007-02-20 05:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 4 month old son too and he smiles at me all the time and he also giggles out loud because I tickle him a little and that's when I hear the giggle.
Your son loves you he might just be a little more attached too the babysitter because she spends more time with him.
I am happy that I am able to stay home with my son because he is attached too me but he also loves his daddy. Don't worry about it try to play with him more and also talk to him. He will aknowledge you even more because you are his mother. Do not think that he does not love you because he does.. Good Luck!!!
2007-02-20 05:44:44 · answer #4 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Do Babies Laugh
2016-09-29 21:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby was about 2-3 months old when she laughed for the first time. It all depends on your baby's growth and development. He will laugh when he is ready but all in all he sounds like a happy little boy. Have you asked the doctor about this? If so and he is not alarmed then don't worry i would say he should start laughing anytime. Good Luck.
2007-02-20 05:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm definitely not a psychologist or a pediatrician all i can tell you from my experience with 3 kids, boys take some time to talk rather than girls", including growth and that's a fact girls mature faster than boys, but if i where you i will brought this concerns to a pediatrician make sure this are not signs of autism but this test will be done probably after his first year although sometimes parents knows best, if you feel something is not there it might be right, sometimes like I said is perfectly normal and babies are different, on this stage you need to look and watch for ear infections and tell you re pediatrician if he cries when you touch or feels tender around ear area, he's also passing true teething sometimes is very pain full and believe me there's nothing to laugh about that!. also if you feel after this stage and you re still concern you make sure you cheq. with pediatrician about hearing tests to be made and not to worry they are not pain full
this will not be done now it will actually take time during his first 2 years, The other concern about the baby sitter well is normal,is all about memory you do need to understand he probably remembers her because he spends certain amount of time with her, but you don't need to worry is normal, and he will soon recognize the difference as long he's being teach ed to, hug him and give him lots of love and enjoy you re baby never think he doesn't like you because believe me he's learning everything around him including you re self. , spend as much time you can with you re child, on the mean time my best advice to you is to enjoy every step of the way with you re baby and enjoy being a parent although i know there's a great responsibility i also encourage you to read books about children growth and children development after all,this will help you . enjoy!! my best wishes to you both. ;)
2007-02-20 06:15:20 · answer #7 · answered by adrianne200466 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it sounds a little crazy, but it's normal feelings every mother has, especially new mothers. just give it some time, your baby will be laughing with you in no time. you do have to understand that the baby is with the babysitter more than you, but that like whatever, the bond between a baby and a mother is priceless and NO ONE can duplicate that. I think every mother who has to work and leave their precious little one at home with someone else feels the same way, we ALL do it! don't feel bad.
2007-02-20 05:36:15 · answer #8 · answered by ´¯0())))»·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.· 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry about him laughing... my daughter laughed histerically at 3 months! it was hallarious! your baby knows you and loves you very much. if you work try spending quality time with him since he's at the sitters all day. i know this isn't always possible and stuff and i'm not trying to make you feel bad but mommy's are mommy's for a reason. i'm not saying you don't love your baby, you have to do what you have to do!!! just hang in there and don't think he doesn't love you!! he does!!! just keep doing the good job you're doing!
2007-02-20 05:35:00 · answer #9 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's generally between 4 and 6 months, but each baby is different.
2007-02-20 06:15:29 · answer #10 · answered by scrabbleqatgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋