2020年9月15日 · Babies can smile in the womb, even before they are born. A baby’s earliest smiles are reflex smiles, not an attempt to imitate or engage with adults. As babies grow, they develop more social...

Babies will start smiling from birth, but expect the first social smile or “real” smile to make its adorable appearance when your baby’s 2 months old.

2025年2月6日 · Your baby’s first smile will likely happen in the second month. Until then, be patient and know that eventually, you will see that first smile. Here are some tips to help encourage your baby to start—and keep—smiling: Smile regularly. The more you smile at your baby, the more they’ll smile back.

2023年8月4日 · By about 6 to 12 weeks, your baby will begin to smile in response to you (social or "real" smiles). Until then, sweet-looking grins are automatic reflexive smiles in response to gas and other...

2024年2月27日 · In the first few weeks of your newborn's life, you might observe quick, seemingly random smiles. This is referred to as a reflex smile (or spontaneous smile) and it shows that your baby's developing brain is activating their facial muscles.

2019年10月30日 · Newborns can actually smile right from birth, but doctors call this a “reflexive” smile, which can be caused by internal factors. You may even notice your infant smiling as they sleep.

Smiling is just the beginning of your baby’s social and communication skills. After that first social smile, your baby will continue to learn how to engage with you and others through nonverbal interactions. Here are a few developments to look forward to as your baby grows:

2024年11月19日 · Babies learn to communicate by mimicking your facial expressions, gestures, and voice. The more you smile at them, the more they may smile back. Once your baby masters the smile, they'll soon learn to laugh, squeal, babble, and clap.

2019年6月24日 · Learn when you can expect your baby to start smiling, how to help your baby smile and what to do if he/she isn't smiling. Pediatricians weigh in on what you need to know about this key...

Typically, babies start smiling between 6 and 12 weeks, but you may notice a smile or smirk soon after baby’s born. Download our FREE app to track important milestones! These early smiles are called “reflex smiles.” Babies start reflex smiling before birth and continue to do so as newborns.