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January 2011 Birth ClubViews expressed in the Community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of BabyCentre. Learn more about our Community Guidelines. Just so you know, BabyCentre may earn a commission from shopping links.When do babies start giving you hugs & kisses?Naz1990 Posted 12-06-11

Hey all,

On Baby Centre it says that babies start to give you hugs and kisses at 5 months old. Is this true? I would of thought it would be a lot later than that. DS is nearly 5 months and I can't imagine him giving me hugs or kisses at that age!

Does anyone know?

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• Mammy_2_Molly_Eve Posted 12-06-11

  Molly will put her arms round me when i'm giving herv a hug but not everytime and she doesn't give kisses yet

• Joe_Jonny_Noah Posted 12-06-11Noah gives good cuddles and every now and Gives a kiss, he did it for the first time on my birthday. They are abit open mouthed and slimy but beautiful all the same.
• mMafutu Posted 12-06-11My LO is 23 weeks-no hugs and kisses from her yet (and don't think I will get any anytime soon either!) would be nice though!Advertisement | page continues below
• Kirstylocks Posted 12-06-11

  Ollie has been hugging for the last few weeks. Especially when I pick him up from his cot. Its winter here, so I think we both like the warm cuddle. He is trying to do proper kisses, with his lips together, its very cute xxx

• Naz1990 Original PosterPosted 12-06-11

  Awwww, I can't wait for DS to be doing that!

  So to all the ones with LO's that are hugging & doing little kisses, how old are they? x

• mummysaxby86 Posted 12-06-11

  William is 5 and half months and he doesnt do either yet, but he has started to reach out and touch our faces and has started to twiddle my hair!! Bless him!

• Joe_Jonny_Noah Posted 12-06-11Noah is 21 weeks.
• Naz1990 Original PosterPosted 12-06-11

  Awww bless!

• Kirstylocks Posted 12-06-11

  Ollie is 23 weeks on Tuesday xx

• Naz1990 Original PosterPosted 12-06-11

  Aww, just seen the picture of Ollie, he's adorable bless him!

  Babies are just too cute!

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