Why Won’t My Baby Laugh? 4 Important Reasons & What to Do
My baby is almost 10 months and I can count on one hand how many times she has laughed out loud. Why won’t she laugh? I am very worried somthing is wrong.
Author: Paula Dennholt
This author has written 596 articles
Meet Paula Dennholt, Founder of Easy Baby Life
EXPERIENCED PARENT AND WRITER
Paula Dennholt founded Easy Baby Life in 2006 and has been a passionate parenting and pregnancy writer since then.
Her parenting approach and writing is based on studies in cognitive-behavioral models and therapy for children and her experience as a mother of two children, stepmother of one, and a close relationship with three other kids - six children in total, with different personalities and needs. Life as a parent has convinced her of how crucial it is to put relationships before rules. She strongly believes in positive parenting and a science-based approach.
ASSISTED BY MEDICAL EXPERTS
As time has gone by, many parents have come to Easy Baby Life and asked questions about their parenting concerns. Some times these questions are health-related, and therefore Paula has a team of medical doctors and pediatricians that review and/or write these articles, to ensure the content is correct. You can find her medical review team here.
EDUCATION
Paula studied for a Ph.D. in Economics at UCSB, CA, and at Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden and holds an Economie Licentiate in Environmental Economics. These studies taught her how to read and do research, which is of great value also when assessing research studies on parenting and pregnancy.
In addition, she has studied writing, child psychology, and intercultural psychology. Her passion for parenting and pregnancy makes her constantly read new research and studies about these topics.
OTHER INTERESTS
When she is not writing, she loves spending time in nature and traveling to new places. Her youngest child was only five when they spent a month in India.
Read more about Easy Baby Life and how it all started here and contact Paula here.
Recent articles by Paula
My Baby Is Overly Sensitive To Noise – What Shall I Do?
My 5-month-old son has suddenly become very sensitive over new sounds and people. He screams like he is in pain and does not settle down. Any suggestions?
2-Year-Old Toddler Rocking Back And Forth: Normal or Not?
My 2 year old grandson always rocks back and forth in every chair that he sits in, no matter what he is doing. Is he sick or is this normal for a toddler?
Baby Never Smiles, Laughs or Cries – Why?
Our baby has epilepsy and development delays. She also never cries, smiles or laughs. In the last year she’s giggled once, smiled and cried maybe 10 times.
What are the Problems of a Baby Born 4 Months Early?
My baby was born 4 months early and I want to know if she is going to have any problems while growing up? What happens when a baby is born so premature?
At What Age Does a Baby Learn to Click/Snap her Fingers?
My baby is only 8 months old and already clicks her fingers IN TIME to music!! Do you know the average or earliest age that babies/children do this?
Baby Crying Without Tears – Is This Normal?
My baby cries without tears. Is something wrong with his eyes? They don’t seem unusual, but it can’t be normal for a baby to not have tears, or can it?
My Baby Stopped Rolling Over – Too Little Tummy Time?
On vacation, my son didn’t have much tummy time. Now my baby stopped rolling over from stomach to back. Is something wrong with his arms, neck or back?
4-Month-Old Baby Seems So Angry And Scared
My 4-month-old baby seems so angry when she doesn’t get what she wants. This is on top of crazy stranger anxiety. I’m stressed and don’t know what to do!
My 10-Month-Old Baby Is Not Talking Or Gesturing – What Do I Do Wrong?
My baby only says “dadada” and no other words. He doesn’t shake his head “no”. Why is my 10-month-old baby not talking? I’m worried that he isn’t stimulated.
15 Month Old Not Yet Laughing, Walking Or Talking
My baby is 15 months old and she is still not laughing. She is not saying any words either. She doesn’t point or wave. She is also not walking yet either.
My Baby Cries at New Faces (How to Deal with Stranger Anxiety!)
7-month-old baby is very scared when going to new places and crying a lot when seeing new faces! Here’s how to deal with stranger anxiety in babies.