Your baby is half a year old, and that?s nothing but mind-blowing, right" Eating solids, sitting up and starting to (kind of) talk now?and is that kid crawling"! Somehow that newborn you brought home from the hospital has become a big, bouncing baby in just six months, all while you discovered the weak spots in your relationship, the stress of mat-leave finances and the limits of sleep deprivation. But you?ve found surprising strengths, too: the skill to change a diaper without thought, the ability to text with one thumb, the coordination to eat (and pee) with a baby on your lap, and the unfathomable love of your life.
6-month-old development & milestones
Sitting up
Your baby is now probably able to sit propped up or with the help of their hands. And though their back muscles will soon be strong enough to sit up straight without support, sudden moves may still see them toppling over, so it?s a good time to invest in a large play mat to cushion their falls. Their rolling skills will continue to develop as well. Nipissing checklist
There are lots of milestones this month, and many of them have to do with reaching and grasping. Is your baby swiping at objects within view, bringing their hands or toys to their mouth, banging or splashing with their fingers and fists, and patting (or grabbing) your face, hair or glasses" Some other goals this month are about communication: smiling in response to attention, responding to their name, turning and looking toward a...