Why Won't My Baby Laugh?

My baby is almost 10 months old and I can count on one hand how many times she has laughed out loud.

Why won't she laugh?????

I am very worried that there is something wrong with her. Shouldn't a baby at her age laugh?

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Baby Help Line Response:

If your girl is smiling, babbling and otherwise communicating, she is likely to be fine, especially since she has laughed out load at least a few times.

How does she react if you tickle her?

Basically not smiling and laughing out load at all is sometimes an indication of a hearing or vision problem. If you are at all worried that your girl could have any of that, talk to her health care provider! But being 10 months old, I suspect your girl has already been to a regular check up regarding her hearing and vision?

Well, in any case, my view is always that it is better to take a baby to the doctor one time to many. Usually nothing is wrong, but the worrying is tough. So have your girl checked up. And let me know about your progress!

You can also read another forum thread about another baby who isn't laughing. This is an older baby, 15 months old, but maybe the discussions there can still be of help for you.

Here is the thread about the baby who doesn't laugh yet at 15 months.

Warm wishes,

Paula

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