When should babies start smiling?

The first time your baby smiles at you, all the sleepless nights, morning sickness and newborn stress will suddenly seem worth it, a million times over. There's just nothing sweeter than an infant's face lighting up with happy recognition or delight. read more

When to Expect Smiling to Begin. Your baby's reflex smile will disappear by time she's 2 months old, and her first real one will make an appearance somewhere between one and a half to 3 months (or 6 and 12 weeks) of life. You can tell the difference between a reflex and real smile by the timing and duration. read more

Your Baby's Development This Week. After two tough months of late-night feedings and diaper changes, you're in for a big treat -- a smile from your baby. Sure, you've seen your baby smiling since soon after birth. Often newborns will smile in their sleep. Sometimes a smile in the early weeks of life is simply a sign that your little bundle is passing gas. read more