The intrauterine life of the baby is a fascinating stage. During all this time in which it grows and its most primitive capacities are developed, the baby makes a gesture that it will not repeat until a time after being born: smile. Although it is true that since they arrive in the world we can see some shy smile while they sleep, It will not be until week 4 or 6 where your smile will be the response to an external stimulus.
From the first month, our baby will begin to see things better. Your vision will improve as the days go by. However, it will only respond to things that happen no more than 40 cm from your face. Early stimulation of our baby is very important so that he does not have problems in future social relationships. The smile is a universal language and it is also suitable to express endless feelings.
What makes my newborn baby smile?
Although in the first weeks smiles are involuntary and unconscious gestures, the first smile of our newborn baby is a volcano of love and tenderness.
- The memories of your intrauterine life They will make you smile just like you did when you were inside that warm nest.
- Have your hunger satisfied while feeling your mother nearNot only will you forge an unbreakable bond between mother and baby, but the baby will perceive it as something pleasant and will stimulate your smile.
- El general well-being it will make you unintentionally smile. Just as we sometimes smile without realizing it when we feel comfortable, newborn babies are born with that ability.
The smile evolves
From the third month of life, the baby uses his smile to provoke reactions in his social environment. It is important to return the gesture, thus consolidating a positive response in showing your feelings through facial gestures.
As time goes by, the baby will go from smiling to laughing out loud. Some little ones take longer, but the first loud laugh of your baby will always come and captivate you. Remember the importance of stimulate your baby through games.
Get the cameras ready. The first smiles are worth framing!