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6-Month Baby Developmental Milestones

No two children develop, grow and learn in the same way or at the same pace. However, children do develop in certain predictable ways. Listed below are common developmental milestones for 6-month-old babies.

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Watch this video to see milestones and stages of development for 6-month-old babies and get ideas on how you can support a baby’s healthy development.

moving icon Moving - Physical or Motor Development

  • Rolls over in both directions.
  • Begins to sit with a little help.
  • Supports weight on both legs when standing, and might bounce.
  • Rocks back and forth on hands and knees, may crawl backward before moving forward.

talking icon Talking - Communication and Language Development

  • Makes sounds like "bababa," "dadada," "mamama."
  • Understands "no."
  • Copies gestures such as nodding head for "yes" and shaking head for "no."
  • Points at things.

interacting icon Interacting - Social and Emotional Development

  • Knows familiar faces and begins to know if someone is a stranger.
  • Enjoys playing with others, especially family ("peek-a-boo").
  • Likes to look at self in mirror.
  • Responds to other people’s emotions and often seems happy.
  • Makes sounds to express happiness or displeasure.

thinking icon Thinking - Cognitive Development

  • Uses hands and mouth to explore the world.
  • Transfers objects from hand to hand.
  • Likes to look at self in mirror.
  • Looks around at things.

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Help Me Grow has a variety of resources that can help you support the healthy development of a 6-month-old baby. Learn more about Infant and Toddler Intervention and Preschool Special Education services and discover other resources available to you.

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