![]() ![]() However, you don't have to break out the baby food just because your baby is 6 months old. being able to move food to the back of their mouth and swallow it, rather than pushing it back out with their tongue.opening their mouth when food is offered.being able to sit upright in a high chair or infant feeding seat.If you haven't yet, it may be time for a major feeding milestone: Introducing baby food! Experts recommend starting solids when babies are between 4 and 6 months old and show signs of readiness, like: If you have any concerns about your baby's weight or growth, be sure to talk to their provider. That's partly because your active baby is expending more energy, but also just how we're built. But from 6 to 9 months, your baby's growth rate will naturally slow down. Your baby has been putting on weight at a pretty fast pace for the past 6 months. Here are some averages:Īverage length for a 6-month-old: 26 inches How much should a 6-month-old weigh? At this age, babies can vary quite a bit. But keep in mind that some babies just need a bit more time to learn skills and hit milestones. It's a good idea to be aware of milestones and tell your baby's care provider if you have any concerns about developmental delay. ![]() Many 6-month-olds love using a baby bouncer.Īlthough babies follow fairly predictable patterns of development, all babies are different. Although your baby isn't ready to stand on their own, they can support their weight with their legs if you hold them, and may enjoy bouncing up and down. This will open up a whole new world: Your baby will have a better view and be able to use a highchair, cruise in a jogging stroller, and ride in a backpack carrier. (Make sure to supervise your budding sitter, because they will topple over!) In the next month or so, your baby will develop the core and neck muscles necessary to sit up independently with good head control. Your baby may be shaky at first and require some extra support – like pillows – to sit up. A few babies will start crawling at this age, but most won't crawl until they're closer to 9 or 10 months old. You may notice your baby getting up on all fours and rocking back and forth. Some babies will start working on the motions needed for crawling this month. Once your little one is rolling both ways, watch out! You'll need to be extra vigilant anytime your baby is on a high surface (like a changing table) or even the floor, because they may roll over to a dangerous area. Your baby probably started rolling from their stomach to their back and then mastered the more difficult task of rolling from their back to their stomach. Your baby's hand coordination is getting more advanced, and they can do things like pass an object from one hand to another. Make sure choking hazards – such as batteries, balloons, small magnets, coins, and older siblings' toys – are well out of reach. Your 6-month-old will be curious about the world: looking around, reaching for objects, and trying to put everything (and we do mean everything) in their mouths. Also, your baby may know their name, and might even respond to it. Encourage your baby's attempts at speech by talking back, reading to your baby, and listening to them. They'll start stringing consonants and vowels together, saying things such as "baba," and pausing so you can have a "conversation" with them. Your baby may begin babbling back to you when you talk to them. If you're crying, your little one may burst out in howls of their own. ![]() Your baby loves you, and when you're unhappy or stressed, your baby can sense it and may even mirror your emotions. And of course, playtime isn't just about fun and games your baby is working on new skills and learning how to navigate the world around them. From peekaboo to patty-cake, your 6-month-old probably loves playing. They'll also enjoy looking at their own face in the mirror, and may love the mirrors on their toys and play mat. By 6 months old, your baby will know familiar faces and people and recognize when someone is a stranger. Here are some of the milestones that your 6-month-old may reach: ![]()
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