For the last couple of days, my new guy has been smiling at me when were relaxing on the couch.
If I mention it to someone they always say that he is too young to smile and that it’s probably just gas. But is it?
Babies have been found to smile at birth, or even sooner — ultrasounds have actually spotted upside-down frowns on babies in the last trimester of pregnancy.
Smiling is one of the greatest indicators of a baby’s emotion, but it can easily be confused with gas.
Trying to differentiate between a baby’s smile and gas bubbles is one of the most common dilemmas for new parents. It is important to recognize the difference since it indicates an important milestone in a baby’s development – smiling consciously.
According to experts, the average age for a baby’s first true smile is around two months old, although some babies start showing it sooner. To distinguish between gassy bubbles and a real smile look out for signs such as lip curving into an upside-down U shape. Also, unlike gas bubbles, smiles persist even after they’ve opened their eyes or when they’re asleep.
A real smile is also contagious; they respond if you smile directly at them and engage in vocal and physical interaction.
