i had my baby on feb 6th of this year. well my question is, approx when do babys start to smile? she does this thing where it looks like she is smileing but everyone keeps telling me that she just has gas, its just so cute i cant wait until she starts to smile and laugh, she also does this thing when shes sleeping, where it looks like shes smileing and then she makes a noice that could sound like she is laughing. i know that all babys are different and some go threw things before others but im excited and cant wait for that first cute and real smile :) thanks
2007-03-12 08:58:16 · 7 answers · asked by tanker015 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I remember those smiles! The sleep smiles sre so cute, they really warm you heart don't they? My daughter was giving these smiles and laughs from birth and gave her first "real" smile at 8 weeks. You're obviously doing a great job as a parent as you're baby must be very contented to be smiling in her sleep.
It won't be long now :)
2007-03-12 10:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually babies do smile. Some even smile in the womb!
However, the smile is not a social smile.
It is common for babies to smile when falling asleep, or even passing gas. But it is not a smile the baby realizes is happening. A baby doesn't socially smile, or smile as a reaction to an outside stimulation (you for example) until 2 months or later.
2007-03-12 09:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by zzmama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughters smiled in the hospital a day or two after they were born. Everyone will tell you that this is "just gas", but how do they know? And who smiles when they have gas? ;-)
Some babies smile sooner, some later, and it's so difficult to say. It's definitely a feeling of anticipation, but it will be here soon enough and you will be in all of your glory!
Congratulations and good luck to you and your baby!
2007-03-12 09:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by Cheryl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically, an infant will begin smiling around 8 weeks of age. My daughter was about 8 weeks old when she first started to smile (meaning she smiled when talked to or made faces at, not just because) and my son was around 6 weeks old. It is possible your baby is smiling because she is enjoying her surroundings. Don't worry, lots of smiles are to come!!! Congrats :)
2007-03-12 09:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by mommy2gnb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the average baby starts smiling around the age of 4 - 6 wks. it is believed that babies see angels in their sleep so that may be why your daughter smiles in her sleep. babies first smiles are usually as a response not just as a distribution. when babies have been fed, had their diapers clean and everything is ship shape and perfect they also smile and are happy.
2007-03-12 09:10:24 · answer #5 · answered by shanzezar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my baby is 12 weeks and has been smiling, talkin and squeeling for over a month now. I think about 6-10 weeks is about the right time.
2007-03-12 09:09:14 · answer #6 · answered by Ruby Tuesday 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my little guy started small smiles around 4 weeks and then really started giving them to everyone around 6 weeks
2007-03-12 09:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by adjsas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋