As your little one reaches the 6-month mark, you’ll notice that their personality is blossoming. When not exploring their surroundings, your baby will be busy charming everyone with coos, giggles, squeals, and babbles. Below are the key developmental milestones that most babies achieve by this age.
Social & Emotional Milestones
- Enjoys looking in mirrors.
- Recognizes familiar faces and differentiates between known individuals and strangers.
Language/Communication Milestones
- Combines vowels like “ah” and “oh” while producing consonant sounds such as “ba ba ba.”
- Responds when their name is called.
Cognitive Milestones
- Brings objects to their mouth as a way of exploration.
- Attempts to reach for items that are out of reach.
Movement Milestones
- Rolls over in both directions.
- Can support their weight on their legs when positioned on a firm surface.
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In summary, by 6 months, your baby is not only growing physically but also developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills that will set the foundation for their future learning and interactions. Keep an eye on these milestones as they indicate healthy development.