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His progress in gross motor skills
At 6 months, your baby is very active et controls his gestures. From now on, his movements and actions become voluntary and are no longer just “archaic” or automatic. At this point, you should be very vigilant and not leave your baby alone on the sofa, for example. And for good reason, he often turns from his stomach to his back, then from his back to his stomach. Your child also moves more and more by rolling on himself. He is arriving at stand with outstretched arms and palms flat on the floor. It also has the faculty of stay in a sitting position for a few moments, leaning on his arms outstretched in front of him. But be aware that your baby is not yet very stable. So be sure to surround it with cushions to avoid any minor injuries.
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More toned, the muscles of his neck allow him to lift your head and watch his feet when he is resting on his back. Supported upright on the ground, he loves to hop. So don’t hesitate to play with him.
His progress in fine motor skills
Much more skillful with his hands, your baby is now stretching out his fingers to reach what interests him. He always carry the toys to the mouth. This is called the ” stade oral “. In fact, until the age of 1 year, sucking is the source of all the pleasures for your little one. Complement of his sight and his touch, his mouth allows him to better discover his body (his fingers, his feet…), but also all the objects which come to his hand.
Be careful not to leave dangerous objects within reach. Around 6 months, children also begin to passing objects from one hand to the other.
Language and understanding
Even though their language is still limited to babbling, your child will love interacting with you. To get your attention it screams or sounds. And now when you call him he listening to you carefully. He manages to associate the sound of a voice with the face of someone familiar to him.
Your baby’s games at 6 months
Babies particularly appreciate games that emit sounds and thus take pleasure in shaking them. Do not hesitate to read him stories, especially at bedtime. Your child also likes games in front of the mirror. Even if he does not recognize himself yet, he is amused by the reflection he sees.
The mirror plays an important role in awakening your child.
Socializing your baby at 6 months
If teething, your child may be more irritable than usual on flare-up days. It’s normal ! However, be aware that the top and bottom incisors, which grow first, don’t always hurt little ones. At 6 months, your little one’s curiosity is also developing. He is interested in the people he meets and seeks their attention, especially if you are in the company of friends or relatives.
Your baby’s health at 6 months
In six months, your baby has doubled her birth weight. On average, at this age, children weigh between 5,6 and 9 kg, according to the templates, and measure between 60 and 71 cm. Your child’s head circumference size now averages 43 cm.
Watch for the arrival of his first teeth. In some children, they break through as early as 3 months, and in others later. No worries, then, if your little one doesn’t have any sticks. Namely: the very first teeth, the lower central incisors, are generally not painful. However, their arrival can cause small digestive and intestinal problems.
At 6 months, your baby’s immune system changes. The antibodies received from the mother disappear and the children build their own immunity by reacting to the germs encountered.
Vaccines
For children with respiratory pathology (chronic bronchopulmonary infections, respiratory insufficiencies…), an annual dose of vaccine against influenza is recommended.
Feeding your baby at 6 months
No more milk as the only food, even if it remains your child’s main diet. At 6 months, your little gourmet begins his food diversification, that is, to slowly discover new foods. Little by little, it is also possible to add cereals to your bottle once a day.
This month, parents can also introduce the animal protein in meals. To avoid and detect any allergic reaction, introduce him to foods, especially fish, one by one. You can also give your baby 100 g of a mixture of vegetables, divided between midday and evening meals. Note that up to 1 year of age, his food remains mixed. Indeed, even if your little one has teeth, he does not yet have the reflex to chew.
Your baby’s sleep at 6 months
By 6 months, your baby has acquired a regular sleep pattern. Normally, for one or two months, your child sleeps through the nights worry-free. Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor if this is not the case. During the day, your little one does 3 naps per day. Each sleep cycle lasts approximately 70 minutes.
If you hesitate to buy a night light, know that at this stage, babies are not afraid of the dark! This fear arises in some children only, between 8 and 12 months. Before this age, this accessory will especially allow you to find your way in the bedroom. A tip: choose a soft and dim light.