Your Newborn Baby Sixth Month - Survival Tips And Guide


by Michaela Wright - Date: 2009-11-11 - Word Count: 413 Share This!

The sixth month is huge when it comes to child development. There's a long list of things that generally happen during this time.

You can start introducing some solid foods. Most doctors and health organizations agree that month six is the time to start some basic solid foods. These should be iron-rich and easy to digest, so start with something basic. Talk with your doctor for suggestions if you want to try something more than baby food. Since teeth aren't the whole way in, though, these foods need to be soft so your child can swallow them. No Cheerios just yet!

This means a change in your breast feeding. You shouldn't stop completely; your child still needs milk for most of his or her nutrients. The only difference will be the number of feedings you have per day, which might go done a little, depending on how much Gerber's your child can handle.

Your baby can sit up. Sure, your child may have been sitting upright with a pillow behind them before, but now they can do it without too much support. You may need to watch them and put a hand behind their back from time to time, but your child is getting strong enough to almost support him or herself.

The babbling becomes more coherent (kind of). Your child should start making two-syllable sounds, and they'll use consonants, not just vowels. Think "googoo, gaga." This is an important step toward speech. Talk to your child as if you understand the noises they are making. The more you respond to them, and the more words they hear, the more they'll try to speak. This will help them learn.

Your child will drink from a cup. You can start with juices and water, now. Your child will be able to drink from a cup, as long as you help them hold it. He or she will also be able to hold a bottle on their own, so they can feed themselves. If you pump your breast milk, it's a good idea to let your baby eat in this manner. That way, they can be kind of independent.

Your child will be able to copy your facial expressions. Though your baby may have tried to copy you in the past, odds are they weren't able to. Now, their muscles will be developed enough for them to mimic your expressions. Make funny faces at them and see what they do. This is a fun game for both of you to play.

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