Age is not just a number

Question 1

When can babies recognise themselves in the mirror?

Answer 1

Babies can begin recognising themselves anywhere from 18 months to two years of age

Question 2

How long does it take for the fingerprints to appear on a baby’s fingers?

Answer 2

Newborn babies have shallow and fine fingerprints, and they become prominent after six months of age.

Question 3

How long does it take for a baby to recognise/differentiate between familiar people?

Answer 3

By approximately 3 months of age, babies can differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar faces

Question 4

At what age a baby can smile socially?

Answer 4

Anywhere between 6 to 8 weeks after birth