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My son is 7 1/2 months old. The other day we were at a party where there was another baby there, also 7 1/2 months. The other baby is very active and excitable and much more physically aggressive than my son, who is more reserved and mellow. When he first saw this little girl, he was delighted and smiled at her and cooed at her continuously. She got excited and roughly grabbed at his face, accidentally poking him. He didn't cry, but glared at her as if to say "How dare you! I thought we were friends!" After that, he seemed less interested in her.
Is it possible for babies this young to give "dirty looks" and express these types of emotions? |
| Posted by Elizabeth on 07/03/2007 10:33 AM
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| He was probably just reacting the same way he would to a toy. If a toy pinches his finger he would be reluctant to play with it again. He was interested in her, but since she hurt him he didn't want to be near her because she could hurt him again. He is begining to develop a sense of cause and effect. |
| posted by Cinda on 07/03/2007 10:53 AM
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| my daughter always had a serious look on her face. her pawpaw called it her Archie Bunker eyes. Many people always thought she was mad or unhappy, but she was just taking every thing in. She is one of the happiest babies i have ever seen and loves people even strangers. She will cry when strangers dont hold her. |
| posted by Natasha on 07/03/2007 07:34 PM
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| yes, once something like that happens when someone hurt them accidentally, they become afraid. you have to try to let him keep reaching out so he doesnt become too afraid or shy. gymboree, which is what i joined will help your son get very used to other children quickly. |
| posted by MARYANNE on 07/03/2007 08:25 PM
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| It is absolutely possible for babies this age to give dirty looks, and express emotions. Once they start having a definate personality, they start to have definate emotions and opinions, ie: likes and dislikes. Isn't it funny and great! My son often makes my husbands " I don't like that" face when I try giving him foods he doesn't like....it cracks me up because it is the exact same expression, like my son is my husbands "mini-me". |
| posted by kelly on 07/05/2007 04:54 PM
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