6 Month Milestones: Growth
During the first few months of life, your baby was growing at a rate of about 1 ½ to 2 pounds a month. By now, she should have at least doubled her birth weight. At six months, baby’s growth will slow to about 1 pound a month. Height gain will also slow, to about a half-inch each month.
6 Month Milestones: Motor Skills
Your baby may be
starting to sit up alone by six months. To get ready, babies first prop
themselves up with their hands, but over time they can start to let go and sit
unsupported.
Your 6-month-old can probably roll from his back to his stomach and vice versa. Some babies can propel themselves around the floor using this rolling method. Or, they may creep forward or backward sliding around on their tummies while pushing against the floor. You may notice your baby rise up on hands and knees and rock back and forth.
6 Month Milestones: Sleep
Most babies are
sleeping six to eight hours at a stretch by six months. When babies at this age
have trouble falling or staying asleep, some parents turn to a method developed
by pediatrician Richard
Ferber. The Ferber Method, as it is known, involves putting your baby into the
crib while she’s still awake. If your baby cries,
wait for a progressively longer period of time each night before going in to
provide comfort. This method works well for some families, but you may need to
experiment with several different sleep methods
before you find the one that works best for you.
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