Social smile
What it is
Smiles back at you in response to your face or voice (not only in sleep).
Start preparing
- Hold the baby 20–30 cm from your face during calm, alert moments.
- Smile, talk in a sing-song voice and wait — give 5–10 seconds for a response.
- Copy the baby's expressions and sounds; turn it into a back-and-forth game.
When to check with a professional
No smiling at people by 2 months, or not watching things as they move, is worth mentioning to the Tipat Halav nurse. Development varies widely; this is a prompt to ask, not a diagnosis.
Sources
- Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.