Your Baby: Week 15

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Your baby is 15 weeks old - Learn more! hi Kaka, your baby is 15 weeks old! Baby is starting to show his adorably gummy grin and will interact more playfully with friends and family. If you've spent the last few months a little cut off from friends while adjusting to your new life, now is the time to reconnect. Introduce them to baby (look, he laughs and coos now!) and don't worry if your adult conversation skills are a little out of practice -- baby will provide all the entertainment you need. MORE FROM THE BUMP Trusting the caregiver? Losing the baby weight? Info for dads? See all 0-6 months Q&As your baby Fun house Baby will appreciate your willingness to make a fool of yourself when you stick out your tongue, play peekaboo, and make funny faces. His applause of smiles and giggles is certainly a motivator, but if you need a break, pull out the tricks. Though baby won't realize it's his own face in the mirror until age two or three, he's still fascinated by the image staring back at him. Add some rattles, stuffed animals, and squeaky toys to the mix, and you'll have all the distraction tools you need. More about baby this week to-do [ ] Be extra-cautious at the diaper table [ ] Watch those naps [ ] Connect with moms in your area [ tip ] Having a hard time finding a new caregiver you trust? Ask your pediatrician's office for a recommendation -- they're a great referral source for almost anything you can think of. Interviewing a caregiver? wrong week? Click here to update your baby's birth date. Sadie doesn't get the bouncer...is she too young?" -- sarahkelly Share tips and get support on our message boards The Bump Home | Trying to Conceive | 1st Trimester | 2nd Trimester | 3rd Trimester | 0-6 Months | 6+ Months Community | Local Resources Visit our sibling sites: The Knot | The Nest The Bump is committed to protecting your privacy. You have received this email because you requested to receive email updates from The Bump. To unsubscribe from all emails from The Bump, click here, or to update your email preferences visit our Email Preference Center. © 2013 The Bump. All Rights Reserved 195 Broadway, 25th Floor, NY, NY 10007