Your Baby at 6 Months

Milestones is an exciting and important way to track the development of your baby. Here are some things you might see your baby doing around 6 months of age. Your baby can: Roll over in both directions, front to back and back to front. Sit without support. Support his weight when standing and may even bounce Rock back and forth, even starting to crawl backwards before moving forward. Grasp and study small objects. At 6 month of age, your baby's language and communication skills continue to develop. Your baby can: Respond to sounds by making her own sounds, sometimes making sputtering sounds with her lips and tongue. Experiment with different volumes and pitches of sounds while making sounds to show happiness and displeasure Respond to her name. Every child is different. Some of these behaviors and milestones generally occur at certain ages, however, a wide range of growth and behavior for each age is normal. Remember, if you have any concerns about your child's development, check with your pediatrician.