Can you believe it’s been half a year already? Many moms will tell you the days are long but the weeks and months go by quickly. And it’s true!
It’s typical for 6-month-old babies to:
- Start teething, which can make them a little fussier than usual and prone to mouthing any object they get their hands on (teething can begin as early as 4 months or as late as around 12 months)
- Start to crawl, which can occur anytime between now and 10 months—or push into a crawling position and rock back and forth
- Sit and stand with support; roll over
- Recognize a few oft-repeated words, such as “eat,” “nap” or “bath”
- Begin to recognize own name
- Start to pick up on social queues—such as smiling to attract attention and responding to you when you interact
- Show and express a range of emotions, including happiness, sadness and anger
Just remember: All babies are different and develop at their own pace. Developmental milestones occur over a range of time because of this.
If your infant hasn’t yet reached some of these milestones, it doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong.
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Talk with your baby’s healthcare provider about any developmental concerns, including if your baby ...
- Shows little interest in others
- Rarely smiles or babbles
- Does not make eye contact and rarely points a finger at something
- Cannot sit up with support
- Has difficulty swallowing puréed baby food (pushes it out of the mouth instead of swallowing)
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Disclaimer: This page is not intended to provide medical advice about your child. Always seek the advice of a physician, qualified healthcare provider or child-development specialist with any questions you have about your child's health, medical condition or development. Never disregard, avoid or delay contacting a doctor or other qualified professional because of something you read here.
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