Between five and six months your little one is developing new skills every day and they’ll love to show off what they can do. From sitting up to grabbing everything in sight, what will your baby learn to do next?
Communication and sounds
Now they’ve found their voice, you won’t be able to stop your baby from ‘talking’. This babbling and gurgling is their way of making themselves heard, so it’s important to encourage it. By six months they’ll start to blow raspberries too – it’s very funny but also a big step as your baby learns to control their lips, mouth and cheeks, ready for talking.
Sitting up
As your baby’s muscles develop and their core strength increases they’ll be able to sit up by themselves. It’ll take some practice, so surround them with plenty of cushions to soften the blow if they topple over. And if they haven’t quite mastered it, they soon will so keep encouraging them.
Rolling over
Encourage a few minutes of ‘tummy time’ every day to help your baby develop strong neck and shoulder muscles. They might not like it as much as lying on their back but grab their attention with a few toys and they’ll soon learn to roll over. You might need to give them a hand turning back over again if they get stuck though.
Motor skills
Get ready to move breakables out of your baby’s reach as they’ll be getting quite good at reaching for and grabbing things. They’ll find endless joy in picking up and passing you things, but they’ll also love dropping them again, and again, and again.
Get ready for weaning
At six months, it’s time to start thinking about weaning them onto solid food. If they can hold their head up steadily and sit well with support, then it could be time. Whether you’re using purées or baby-led weaning, prepare for lots of mess! Don’t worry if it all ends up on the floor, as they’ll still be getting most of their nutrients from milk.
Social skills
As your baby becomes more alert and aware, they’ll start to enjoy the company of other babies. It can also be nice for you to talk to and connect with other moms too, so you can compare notes and share any worries. Try finding a playgroup so you can both practice your social skills.
Having fun
From peekaboo to nursery rhymes, your baby needs lots of stimulation. Colorful toys that make noises or have different textures are ideal at this age. Attach a few to the buggy to stop your little one getting bored on trips out and to distract them if they get grumpy.
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