my baby has just turned 5 months old. ge coos well, responds well however smiles less sometimes. also laughs but he does not understand his name. wenever we call him he won't look at us..rest of the times while talking he will look but he doesn't understand his name yet. is this normal? at what age they start to understand their own name and respond?

1 Answer

AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi mom. Yes this is normal. Babies they start to respond to their name around 8-9 months or even by one year so no need to worry .. Take care and all the best

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