How old were your little ones when they first smiled?
My baby was only 21 hours old when she shared her first smile.
"RUBBISH!" I hear you saying. In no way do i think my child is advanced. Don't worry! I didn't believe it either. I figured it was wind.
'Wind smiles are a cute sneak peek at what's to come!'
This has always been my belief, but the midwife who was standing next to me when bub smiled, convinced me it was a real smile. How do you tell the difference?
Well my lovely, older, midwife parted with her wisdom by describing the difference.
She explained...
"A wind smile consists of a twitchy smile, or rolling of the eyes, usually with both combined. A real smile is when your baby is fixed on your face and he/she shares a big steady smile while looking at you."
I wasn't sure about this theory until three hours later. Lexi had been fed, changed, burped, you know, all the necessary activities a baby need every 3 hours. She was lying comfortably in my arms. Eyes wide open and taking in her surroundings, (well as much as a 24 hour old baby can). Then she looked straight at me and I said two words to her...
"Hello Bubba"
My gorgeous little girl instantly shared with me, the biggest smile her little newborn face could manage. It was the best feeling I have ever experienced.
From that day (providing we aren't having one of those days, which do happen), she has been a happy smiley bub. Trying to catch that smile on camera, is more difficult than it seems.
The first 4 weeks of Lexi's little life was LOOOOONG and tiring, as she did suffer from wind problems, but everytime she was settled, calm, and relaxed, we LOVED encouraging these GORGEOUS smiles.
The "wisdom" that my midwife past on to me, I will pass on to others.
You may not believe this theory but I can sure tell you, when your baby has been screaming at you for 5 hours straight with wind pain....your arms are tired from rocking and patting her. Your legs and back are sore from pacing the floors, and you have a massive tired headache!
Then all of a sudden she finally burps/farts/poops all the air out of her and is cradled in your arms looking at your face. You WANT her to share a gorgeous smile! Because when she finally does and then falls peacefully to sleep at 3am. It definitely helps to melt all the frustration, aches and pains away.
Bee
xx
My baby was only 21 hours old when she shared her first smile.
"RUBBISH!" I hear you saying. In no way do i think my child is advanced. Don't worry! I didn't believe it either. I figured it was wind.
'Wind smiles are a cute sneak peek at what's to come!'
This has always been my belief, but the midwife who was standing next to me when bub smiled, convinced me it was a real smile. How do you tell the difference?
Well my lovely, older, midwife parted with her wisdom by describing the difference.
She explained...
"A wind smile consists of a twitchy smile, or rolling of the eyes, usually with both combined. A real smile is when your baby is fixed on your face and he/she shares a big steady smile while looking at you."
I wasn't sure about this theory until three hours later. Lexi had been fed, changed, burped, you know, all the necessary activities a baby need every 3 hours. She was lying comfortably in my arms. Eyes wide open and taking in her surroundings, (well as much as a 24 hour old baby can). Then she looked straight at me and I said two words to her...
"Hello Bubba"
My gorgeous little girl instantly shared with me, the biggest smile her little newborn face could manage. It was the best feeling I have ever experienced.
From that day (providing we aren't having one of those days, which do happen), she has been a happy smiley bub. Trying to catch that smile on camera, is more difficult than it seems.
Lexi's smile ALMOST caught on camera. 10 days old
Two days later... Yay!! A cheeky smile caught on camera, be it the blurry phone camera but hey it's still a gorgeous smile.
And this was at 6weeks. How cheeky is that smile.
She makes you want to pick her up and give her a snuggle.
The first 4 weeks of Lexi's little life was LOOOOONG and tiring, as she did suffer from wind problems, but everytime she was settled, calm, and relaxed, we LOVED encouraging these GORGEOUS smiles.
The "wisdom" that my midwife past on to me, I will pass on to others.
You may not believe this theory but I can sure tell you, when your baby has been screaming at you for 5 hours straight with wind pain....your arms are tired from rocking and patting her. Your legs and back are sore from pacing the floors, and you have a massive tired headache!
Then all of a sudden she finally burps/farts/poops all the air out of her and is cradled in your arms looking at your face. You WANT her to share a gorgeous smile! Because when she finally does and then falls peacefully to sleep at 3am. It definitely helps to melt all the frustration, aches and pains away.
Bee
xx
