| 6 month old guide |
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Your baby may go beyond "ah-goo" this month, and actually start making sounds you recognize. Keep up your conversation with her this month as her babbling lays the groundwork for speech. Also this month, she's becoming more aware of you as a separate person. You can help her with this by playing "peekaboo" — go away and come back before the fear gets too strong. Then have fun watching the ecstatic look on her face when you return.
This month, your baby's playful side may come out in full force — and it's a great time to reconnect with your inner child. Help her learn while she's playing with: You may also want to: Your baby has been working for months to sit up on her own. She's been strengthening her muscles by sitting in her infant chair and by sitting propped up against pillows. The first time she sits tall, she'll be leaning on her hands for balance. And in the next two months, she will sit completely by herself and use her hands to play. At this stage you can help her sit up by herself by setting her squarely on her bottom, and spreading her legs into a V. At six months, she'll probably be able to hold herself steady — and she'll love her new view of the world.
Helping your baby feel secure and engaged in the world now can help her achieve emotional health and mental aptitude as she grows. Try these tips: Once your baby is 6 months old, she'll probably be sleeping through the night. But she may still occasionally wake up during the night. At this age, if she still wakes up several times a night, talk with your health care professional about possible causes and solutions. During the day, your baby will be wide-awake and active for extended periods, and should be taking two or three short naps totaling three to four hours. |
