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Does My Baby Not Like Me? Here is Why Your Child is Not Very Interactive

From experience, we can say that children can be a bit judgy at times. They will let you know if you smell funny or look weird in an outfit, no holds barred. They will also make it obvious when they don’t like you.

What about babies? Why do they act like they do not care about you?

Save your worries. There are several reasons why your baby may not be interacting with you the way you want them to. And there is always a chance to get closer to your little one.

They May be Too Young

Perhaps you’re feeling down because Little Liam did not laugh at your joke about the stock market or the ladies at your yoga class. Hello?! You are talking to a two-month-old baby!

The way babies respond to the people around them depends on how old they are. Really young infants find it difficult to recognize faces. They will most likely give you a blank stare even if you make funny faces in front of them.

For babies six months or older, socializing becomes easier. No, we don’t mean that they start partying by that time. When babies reach that age, they become capable of moving so they have a clearer picture of what “playing” is.

See? Your baby might not be responding to you because they are too young. Give them more time and they’ll be annoying you with their cheerfulness soon enough.

Not Enough Physical Contact

Babies are very touchy! As soon as they are born, they are placed on top of their mother’s chest so that they will get familiar with the sensation of each other. Awww, sweet!

Physical contact with your baby should continue until they recognize you by your touch. How? Bathe them, massage their tiny tummy, keep on breastfeeding, etc. These should not be hard tasks since babies are irresistibly cuddly.

What happens when you stop bonding with them? They might forget how you feel (and look); you become a stranger. Babies don’t like interacting with strangers. We are pretty sure you don’t want that, so you have to allot enough time with your baby. Hugs all the way!

Bonding With Your Baby

Here is our final note: you got this! Even if your baby does not interact with you as much, keep on playing with and taking care of them. Make them laugh. Give them their favorite treats (not junk food though).

You can also introduce activities that will help you bond better. For instance, getting them a set of educational toys will make them really happy. You get to play with them plus they get to exercise their fresh brains. What more can you ask?

Sources
Davies, E. (n.d.). I Feel Like My Baby Doesn't Like Me. MomInformed. Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://mominformed.com/i-feel-like-my-baby-doesnt-like-me/

Marsh, L., & Gilham, R. (n.d.). Developmental milestones: socialisation in babies - BabyCentre UK. Baby Centre. Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a6576/developmental-milestones-socialisation-in-babies

Ogunyemi, D. (n.d.). Bonding With Your Newborn: What to Know If You Don't Feel Connected Right Away. ACOG. Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/bonding-with-your-newborn-heres-what-to-know-if-you-dont-feel-connected-right-away

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Published on 2022. August 26.

Written by Renz Garduque

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Education and science are two of Renz’s passions. He is a professional chemical engineer and a Montessori-trained teacher. Inside the classroom, Renz fosters gamified learning approaches to ensure that his students learn while having fun. During his free time, you can see Renz reading a book or baking cookies.