One of the most significant changes in a newborn's first month is their ability to smile and even laugh audibly. The first smiles usually occur while the newborn is sleeping, and the exact reason for this phenomenon remains unknown. It could be a response to external stimuli or an expression of some inner emotion. Witnessing your baby's smile while they sleep brings an indescribable joy, but what's even more delightful is when, nearing their first month, they start smiling at you while awake.
These adorable smiles deepen the bond between you and your baby, and soon you'll notice that you can anticipate when they'll smile at you, look at you, make sounds, and even when they'll pause from playing (equally important). Gradually, you'll become familiar with each other's patterns of response, turning your interactions into a kind of dance where sometimes you lead, and sometimes the baby does, with each of you complementing the other. Even at such a tender age, you can communicate to your baby that their thoughts and feelings matter to you by discerning and responding to their subtle cues. This communication is crucial for their development of self-identity and sense of humor.