Developmental Milestones for Your 6-Month Old

Remember that every child develops at a different pace.  So, not every child will be able to perform all of the following skills.  However, if your child or a child that you know is lacking in a great number of these developmental milestones, please contact your Regional Service Coordinator to arrange a free evaluation.
 

By 6 Months Old I Can: Hold my head up and look all around Recognize familiar faces and smile at you Coo, giggle, and make lots of sounds Push up on my hand and knees Roll from my back to my stomach and from my stomach to my back Pick up objects Love to be held and cuddled Search (look) for sounds, turn head towards sound Soft sounds will get my attention

To Help Me Develop and Keep Me Healthy, My Family Can:

• Baby-proof everything
• Let me nap 2 or 3 times a day
• Look at colorful books with me
• Rock, hold, and cuddle me frequently
• Talk to me and play with me
• Give me colorful and safe toys to touch and hold
• Don't leave me alone on things I can roll off of
• Continue to feed me what the Doctor has advised (juice and iron-fortified cereal may be recommended)
• My first teeth are starting to come in - cool, non-liquid filled teething rings may provide teething comfort
• Fluoride is important for my new teeth
  • Check with our Dentist and the local water company for levels of fluoride in the water supply
• Keep me protected from the sunshine
• Continue to use my car seat in the back of the car