Question
Is it possible that a 7-month-old baby not laughing during play could be a sign of an intelligence issue? Moreover, the baby has been frequently crying since birth, almost continuously when awake.
Answer
A baby’s tendency to cry and fuss might be due to calcium deficiency, so it’s recommended to check blood calcium levels. Generally, babies as young as four months old can laugh heartily. Now that the child is seven months old, it’s appropriate to check for intelligence issues, starting with brain CT scans and EEGs.