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During this growth period, the baby has made great progress in both gross motor skills and fine motor skills. Now, he can sit independently and stand up with strong legs that support his body and maintain balance. He’s also learned to use tools to reach for toys and can transfer toys from one hand to the other.
In addition to smiling, laughing, and talking with you, his vision and hearing have greatly developed. He can see distant objects clearly and perceive all colors. When you move a toy in front of his eyes, his eyes will definitely follow the toy.
The baby’s cognitive abilities have also improved significantly. When you call his name, he knows you’re addressing him and will turn his head toward you. He’s very sensitive to your tone of voice and even pays special attention to your warning tone like saying “No.” He’s interested in games like hide and seek, especially when objects are partially hidden. Additionally, he enjoys observing himself in the mirror.
Parents should do the following:
When the baby is 6 months old, they are ready to start adding complementary food. At this age, the baby’s curiosity is very strong, so parents can buy many toys suitable for this stage. Additionally, the baby’s range of activities is a bit larger than before, so parents must take safety precautions at home, such as keeping electric wires out of reach and covering table corners with protective materials.
Smiling and hugging are essential at every age. Furthermore, parental participation and interaction with the baby are crucial. It’s best for parents to read with their baby daily, teach them the names of objects in books or around them, and help them exercise their motor skills by assisting them in sitting up or placing toys in front of them to encourage them to bow their head or turn over. Additionally, parents should respond positively when the baby “speaks” to help improve their conversational skills.
Pay attention to these developmental “red signals”:
(1) The body seems very soft or stiff.
(2) Inability to hold the head firmly.
(3) Inability to sit alone.
(4) Lack of response to voices and smiles.
(5) Lack of intimacy with familiar people.
(6) Inability to reach for objects.
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