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When children start laughing out loud
There are no clear standards for when children start laughing, because each baby has its own character. And someone bursts into laughter by the third month, and someone does not laugh even by six months. Therefore, the absence of laughter is not a reason for panic, because this skill does not affect the development and health of the baby.
When a child starts laughing out loud
After birth, the baby sleeps most of the time. So, he adapts to life in the outside world. And only by 1-2 months he is interested in others and becomes more sociable. The kid smiles at his mother when she speaks to him tenderly, and then his joy manifests itself in laughter. There is no clear time frame when babies start laughing. According to neurologists, this happens by 20-30 weeks.
Typically, babies start laughing by the age of 4–5 months.
But if the baby does not burst into laughter at this age, then this does not mean developmental delays or diseases. By itself, this skill does not depend on the intelligence of the baby, but rather on his temperament, as well as the habits of displaying emotions in the family. After all, if the parents are restrained and show little joy and the baby does not hear their laughter, then he is unlikely to learn this skill.
What to do if the baby does not laugh out loud
If the baby is not laughing in any way, then you should not panic about this. Perhaps his nervous system is not yet ready for such a manifestation of emotions. In addition, do not forget that the nature of the kids is different. And some children grow up serious and thorough from infancy.
But if you are worried that the child is not laughing, then you can cheer the baby in the following ways:
- Feel free to show emotion. Babies absorb everything they see and hear like sponges. And your laugh will be a great role model.
- Play simple games like “peek-a-boo” or “over bumps” with your baby.
- Tickle your child, but do not get carried away with this activity. After all, tickling is unpleasant for some.
- Blow the baby on the face or tummy – this game often amuses young children.
- Make funny faces and make unusual sounds. The main thing is not to scare the baby.
- Sing songs and tell nursery rhymes.
- Be natural and have fun with your child, because babies feel fake.
If your child is laughing, then don’t worry about it. After all, “seriousness” is not a sign of a developmental delay or some kind of pathology. It’s just that a child is not yet ready for such a manifestation of emotions. A little time will pass and he will learn to burst into laughter for any reason, so do not rush things and just have fun with the baby.