{"id":5023,"date":"2020-07-16T11:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T10:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/?p=5023"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:13:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:13:00","slug":"when-do-babies-start-laughing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stagingpresta.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/kidszone\/baby-facts\/when-do-babies-start-laughing\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do Babies Start Laughing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many parents, one of the most important things they want to know is when do babies smile and when do they start laughing; of course this is completely understandable as we all love it when a little one flashes their cute smile or giggles. When it comes to smiling, babies can actually smile from a fairly young age and were likely doing so in the womb. However, this is more a reflex smile rather than a smile in response to something specific.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s look at when babies smile \u2018for real\u2019.<\/p>\n

This \u2018reflex\u2019 smile will start to disappear around the 2-month mark, which is also a similar time to when your baby will have their first smile in response to something specific, or their first \u2018real\u2019 smile. The first one can make an appearance between around 1 \u00bd months to 3 months. You will likely be able to differentiate between the reflex and real smile, as reflex smiles occur randomly and don\u2019t last long whereas a real smile will occur in response to something. You will be able to tell the smile is real by the emotion in their face.<\/p>\n

When babies first start to smile, they will react best to a combination of visual and vocal stimulation; so, singing and talking to them will help. As they get older, they will start to recognise more visual triggers and even start making noises. They\u2019ll start with shorter noises and giggles. At around 5 months old you\u2019ll find your baby may be doing full loud laughs.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of Smiling <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your baby smiling is a good sign that they are developing, as when your baby smiles it shows their vision and ability to recognise stimuli is improving. The disappearance of the reflex smile also signifies that their brain and nervous system function is developing enough to control this reflex and they are becoming more aware.<\/p>\n

Making your Baby Smile <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Of course, as parents, all we want to see is our little one\u2019s happy and smiling. If you\u2019re looking for ways to coax that first smile out of your baby or just encourage them to smile more, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. The best way to encourage your little one to smile is to just continue being very vocal with them and making sure you\u2019re having a lot of eye contact. Things such as being silly; making noises and pulling faces can really help stimulate them. However, if they seem disinterested make sure not to force it, it might be getting too much for them.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t become too concerned if you feel your baby isn\u2019t smiling as soon as you would like, they all develop at their own pace. If you are concerned that by 3 months your baby isn\u2019t smiling, you can mention it to your doctor. But it shouldn\u2019t be a cause for concern.<\/p>\n

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