6-week-old milestones: what to expect

Six weeks brings the first real social smile and often a fussy growth spurt.

What's typical around now

first real social smile; holds head up briefly; coos and gurgles.

Keep in mind

Milestones are ranges, not deadlines. Healthy babies reach them weeks apart.

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Every baby is different. These are typical ranges for healthy, full-term babies, not targets. The easiest way to know your baby's normal is to track a couple of weeks and look at the pattern.

Thungu is a baby-tracking bot, not medical advice. If you're worried about feeding, weight, sleep, or development, talk to your pediatrician.