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Emotional and Social Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months  Emotional
and Social Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months  Topic Overview
Emotional and social growth during the first year of life can be
both fascinating and exciting. As babies bond with their parents
and caregivers, their interactions become more personal and
engaging.  Although your baby is unique and will exhibit his or
her own personality, most babies grow emotionally and socially
in certain predictable patterns.    • At 1 month of age, infants
express their feelings with alert, widened eyes and a rounded
mouth. The bond grows between parents and their baby during this
stage.   • Around 2 months of age, your baby will have a
"social" smile. That is a smile made with purpose as a way to
engage others. Around this same time to about 4 months of age,
babies develop an attachment to their caregivers. They more
readily stop crying for familiar caregivers than for strangers.
They draw people t