Trust in his teacher furthered his creative thinking and a joke was born! Here Evan took control of the game without knowing how his teacher would respond. This gives them the confidence to try new things. "You're a funny baby!" They laugh together at Evan's clever trick.īabies also need to feel secure in their relationships. After a few rounds, Evan's smile brightens, and this time he withdraws the toy when his teacher tries to take it. Throughout the game, Evan receives happy "Thank-yous!" from his teacher. Even 12-month-olds can create jokes! For example, Evan and his teacher are playfully handing a small toy back and forth. A well-timed and sensitive approach will bring out the baby's charming smile.īabies' humor evolves quickly as impressive thinking skills, emotional connections with others, and physical coordination increase. One baby might be frightened by an activity that another baby finds hilarious. Since each baby responds differently to new stimuli, it's important to tune in to their innate temperaments. Sharing laughter with the loving adults that surround her creates positive relationships.Ī baby's first step toward humor is her playful response to actions like bouncing and tickling, body contact that produces laughs, wiggles, and smiles. Six-month-old Sofia gets "the joke," and eagerly anticipates the next round of tickles. The rhythmical chant of "tickle, tickle, tickle" culminates in a gentle belly rub and bursts of laughter.
Gleeful giggles fill the air as 3-month-old Sofia plays a tickling game with her teacher.
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