3-6 MONTHS DEVELOPMENT

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YOUR BABY WILL DEVELOP AT THEIR OWN PACE AND MAY TAKE LONGER THAN OTHER BABIES. USE OUR 3-6 MONTHS DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES BELOW TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT YOUR BABIES DEVELOPMENT

BETWEEN 3-6 MONTHS YOUR BABY SHOULD BE ABLE TO...

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Hold head up by themselves
Roll both ways
Hold head up when on stomach
Start reaching for toys close by
Hold toys and shake and chew them
Sit with and without support
Supports whole weight on legs
Transfer objects from hand to hand

COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT

Giggle and laugh
Make sounds when looking at toys and people
Turn head towards sounds
Make different sounds to express feelings
When in front of a mirror, baby should smile or ‘coo’ at themselves
Smile or get excited when they see familiar faces
Start to make high pitched squeals
Listen and respond when spoken to

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Enjoy playing with others
Be interested in the surroundings and activities
Enjoy things like being bathed and talked to
Show interest in mirror images
Enjoy being with people
Be aware of new situations
Notice unfamiliar faces
Engage in conversations

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Explore with hands and mouth
Imitate and respond to facial expressions
Try to get objects that are out of reach
React to familiar sounds and faces
Follow movements
Reach for toys and brings toys to mouth
Find partially hidden objects

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Smile a lot
Begin to laugh
Respond to expression of emotions
Appear joyful often
Cry when upset and seek comfort
Squeal with delight
Show excitement by waving arms and legs

JUST FOR YOU

BABY CARE

DEVELOPMENT

FEEDING

HYGIENE

ACTIVITIES

SLEEPING

SAFETY

IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CHILD IS NOT MEETING THE MILESTONES FOR THEIR AGE OR IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH DEVELOPMENT, PLEASE SPEAK TO A DOCTOR. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT

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