Question
A 71-day-old baby has not yet shown a response to being amused, and the parents want to know if they should seek medical assistance.
Answer
Hello, a 71-day-old baby not having learned to be amused is due to their young age and the fact that they have not yet understood the intention behind adults’ attempts to amuse them. Smiling in their sleep is because they dreamt of joyful things. If the baby can track objects visually and has normal hearing, this indicates that the baby is healthy and there are no issues. As long as the baby’s development continues to progress, this is typically considered normal. Some babies may develop at a slower pace, but this still falls within the normal range.