6 Months

Summary

The 6 month developmental milestones refer to a set of abilities that most infants can perform at 6 months of age. In terms of motor abilities, infants can sit upright with support from their hands. Socially, 6 month old infants begin to develop stranger anxiety and babble. At 6 months, infants should weigh double their birth weight. Infants at this age can be introduced to solid foods and often begin teething.

Key Points

• 6 Months
  • Gross Motor
    • Sits
      • May still need some support
  • Fine Motor
    • Uses a raking grasp
    • Transfers object from hand to hand
  • Language
    • Babbles
  • Social/Cognitive
    • Stranger Anxiety
  • Body Development
    • Teeth eruption
      • Teething patterns vary from child to child, but teething generally starts around 6 months
    • Double birth weight
  • Nutrition
    • Can be introduced to solid foods