Question
Hello doctor, my baby is 71 days old and still doesn’t laugh on her own. She only laughs in her sleep and occasionally laughs happily, and her reaction to chasing objects is still acceptable, but not very sensitive. Although there were no issues during the hearing test at the hospital, I’m wondering if this situation is normal?
Answer
Hello, it’s normal for a 71-day-old baby not to laugh when amused. Babies’ smiles and social interactions take time to develop, so there’s no need to worry. Laughing in her dreams indicates that she’s enjoying happy things, which shows that her brain and emotional responses are developing. Your baby’s performance in chasing objects and hearing is normal, which means she is a healthy baby. As long as all aspects of development are normal, this is usually not a big issue. Some babies may reach certain milestones a bit later, but that is also normal.