6 Months Baby: Physical Milestones

Growth

Most babies cut their first tooth at around 6- 8 months, so always watch out for your baby’s first sign of teething. It may come along with a bit of distress (cranky baby, baby trying to chew on everything s/he gets around), but don’t worry that’s just a phase.

Motor Skills

• Sits with own arm’s support without anyone’s help.
• Uses fingers and hands to pick and drag small things towards her
• Starts recognizing own image in the mirror
• Rolls in both directions
• Might begin to stand on feet with support
• Crawling backward before taking any step forward
• Plays and finds toys which are partially hidden
• Bangs and shakes toys

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