Your 6-month-old baby's growthĪt about the 6-month mark, you can begin introducing your baby to a sippy cup. Think: stacking toys and games (ones with different-size rings or multi-colored cubes) toys that encourage crawling (cars, trains and balls that roll, light up and make music) roly-poly toys (they right themselves when rolled over) toys that encourage pulling up to standing (make sure they’re sturdy!) and colorful board books that will keep your baby entertained. Stimulating your now-older baby requires new activities and toys that will help boost large and small motor skills as well as social, intellectual and language development. Your baby will probably be able to bear weight on his legs when held upright and may even be ready to hit the road at a crawl (though babies who spend little time on their tummies during playtime may reach this milestone later - or skip straight to cruising - and that’s not cause for concern). But he’ll almost definitely be able to sit well in a high chair, which is perfect timing since he'll be eating solids in earnest now. Some very normal babies start sitting at 4 months and others wait until as late as the 9-month mark. The “average” baby sits unsupported somewhere around 6½ months. If he’s like half of all babies, he’ll likely be able to sit up without support. What’s keeping baby busy these days in the milestone and development department? Plenty!
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