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This is much too old for a baby's first smile and this would be very concerning. By this age, a baby should be able to hold objects in their hands.
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e
Six months
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This may be the age a baby is when they have their first smile and this would not be concerning. However, many babies will smile before this age.
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d
Eight weeks
QuestionChoice
Typically babies smile between the ages of 6-12 weeks, unless there is something preventing them from doing this.
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a
Six weeks
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This is the age at which a referral to paediatrics would be made if a baby has still not yet smiled to investigate for causes.
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b
10 weeks
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This is younger than would be expected for a typical baby's first smile.
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c
Three weeks
Concept
Chapter
2693
4125
Developmental milestones - fine motor and vision
Topic
153
Paediatrics
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A 30-year-old woman brings her baby in for her post-natal check. She is concerned because the baby has not smiled yet and wants to know the youngest age at which a baby should do this.

What is the most appropriate response?
a