Table of Contents

• How many months does a baby start to laugh?
• What is the cause of a baby laughing in sleep?
• When should you worry about a baby not laughing?
• Final words
  • Discussions related to this article

How many months does the baby start to laugh?

Children change rapidly in their first year of life....These physical and behavioral changes that occur at different stages of development and are very important in terms of development are called "milestones".... The exact age at which each child reaches their milestones is different, but knowing their approximate timing gives you confidence that your child's growth and development is on the right track>..

Smiling and laughing are two important milestones to look forward to....Most babies smile at eight weeks and start laughing between four and six months....At around four months, the baby laughs in response to what you have done....A baby's first laughs are unpredictable and what makes you laugh once may not the second or third time.

Like any new skill, it takes time for a baby's laughter to be perfected....as the baby gets older, it gets louder....when the baby reaches 6 months, it laughs out loud....some laughter is involuntary, but generally, laughing is a communication skill that the baby learns and shows you how happy it is.

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As a parent, you can probably make your child laugh better than anyone else.... You are your child's favorite person, and all of his early communication efforts (including cooing, smiling, and laughing) are focused on you.

What is the cause of a baby laughing in sleep?

Children sleep differently than adults....they sleep about 17 hours, but they cannot sleep for long....in other words, they wake up every 2-3 hours to feed....

Researchers know that laughing in sleep is a relatively common phenomenon, but they do not agree on its cause. Some researchers believe that laughing in sleep is just a reflex, while others attribute it to the development of humor in a child or believe that it is a sign of dreaming.

In most cases, the baby's laughter during sleep is not alarming... but if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as suffocation or gasping and crying in sleep, you should see a pediatrician.

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When should you worry about a child not laughing?

As said, children reach their milestones at different times... So your child may acquire some skills earlier or later than other children... But if your 6-month-old is not laughing, it is better to discuss this with the pediatrician... Sometimes not reaching the milestone is a sign of developmental delay... If your child has a developmental delay, the doctor can solve his problem with early intervention.

The most important signs of developmental delay that you should watch out for in the first year of a child's life are:

• Inability to make unintelligible sounds or whispers
• Not having eye contact
• Inability to point or wave the hand
• Tremors or uncontrolled movements
• Not laughing
• Loss of previous skills
• Poor muscle control

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Endword

Never compare your child with other children... Children reach their milestones at different times... Therefore, the fact that another child has acquired a special skill that your child has not yet should not worry you... as long as the child seems healthy and is not showing any warning signs, keep calm and enjoy him reaching his special milestones.

If you have questions about when a baby starts to laugh or are concerned about your baby's development, call a pediatrician... To schedule a pediatrician appointment or consult with a pediatrician online, visit GCORP LLC.