when do babies recognize themselves
1 Human (Homo Sapiens): Humans begin to show self-recognition in the mirror test when they are about 18 months old, or in what psychoanalysts call the  mirror stage .
1 6-12 months: itâs another baby! 2  The child behaves as though the infant in the mirror is someone else â someone theyâd like to be friendly with. 3  They display approach behaviours such as smiling and making noises. 4  13-24 months: withdrawal.