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By 2 months old, many infants start smiling socially, responding to faces and voices, but not all babies follow this timeline exactly. Some may smile a little later, and that alone isn’t necessarily a cause for concern.

When a Late Smile Might Be Concerning
The key is looking at the bigger picture. A baby who isn’t smiling by 2 months but is still making eye contact, responding to sounds, and showing other signs of engagement may just be on their own timeline. However, if a lack of smiling is accompanied by:

Limited eye contact
Unusual muscle tone (too stiff or floppy)
Lack of responsiveness to caregivers' voices or facial expressions
No other social interactions developing over the next few months
Then it may be worth discussing with a healthcare provider.

Bottom Line
A baby not smiling by 2 months isn’t an automatic red flag, but if it’s paired with other delays in social engagement or development, it may warrant further observation. Every baby develops differently, and what matters most is the overall pattern of social and physical milestones rather than any single one.

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