How to Make a Baby Laugh

There's nothing like the sound of a little one's laughter. Once babies let out their first adorable giggle, parents will do just about anything to hear that sweet sound over and over. As your baby's sense of humor develops, try doing different things to see if they make her laugh. Once you've figured out what gets your baby going, it'll be hard not to try to tickle her funny bone again and again.

Instructions

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      Talk to your baby often. Provide a narrative during activities such as changing diapers, getting her dressed and giving her a bath. Look at your baby and smile while you are talking to her throughout the day.

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      Play baby games like peek-a-boo and pat-a-cake with your little one. Smile and laugh while playing with him. Encourage him to copy your facial expressions, laughter and vocal patterns.

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      Tickle your baby or jiggle her feet and hands. Use a feather to tickle her if she doesn't respond well to you tickling her with your hands.

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      Get close to your baby and make funny noises on or near his skin. Pretend to nibble his neck or gobble up his fingers and toes. Put your mouth on his belly or cheeks and blow out so it makes a gas sound.

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      Be silly and goofy in front of your baby. Pretend to be an animal, make funny noises or do a silly dance for her. Give your baby cues that you are playing around by smiling and laughing while being goofy. Encourage her to mimic your goofiness.

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      Make mistakes on purpose. Wear clothing on the wrong part of your body. For example, wear shoes on your hands or put a hat over your face. Drop items repeatedly and make a spectacle of the process with animated movements and excited chatter.

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      Give your baby time to socialize with other babies. Allow him to look at and interact with children of the same age. Show him pictures of other happy babies if you don't know any children around the same age.

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      Sing wacky songs to your baby. Choose popular chidren's songs, such as ̶0;Pop Goes the Weasel,̶1; ̶0;If You're Happy and You Know It,̶1; or ̶0;The Wheels on the Bus.̶1; Add hand motions and be animated while singing. Invite your baby to mimic your motions or move her hands and arms along with the song. Pause dramatically before the end of the song, if appropriate, to build up comedic tension.

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