Baby

Babies who are six months old need lots of floor time so they can learn to crawl and creep. If your baby doesn’t like being on the floor by herself, join her. Play on the floor with her. Here are two activities that you can do during floor time: Put your baby in a sitting position. Support her with pillows. Roll a soft ball to her and clap when she tries to … [Read more...] about Floor Time Is Playtime

A six-month-old is awake for much of the day, and she wants to play. Here are some tips for having fun with your baby: Play naming games with your baby. Point to her nose and say, “nose.” Do the same with her eyes, hands and toys. Play pat-a-cake with your baby. Play pop-goes-the-weasel. When you reach the “pop,” raise your baby’s arms in the air. Don’t … [Read more...] about Games To Play with Your Six-Month-Old

At the age of six months, your baby is more active than in past months. Because she gets around more, it’s a good idea to make your home safe for your baby. Put all cleaning supplies, medicines, poisons and sharp objects where your baby can’t get to them. Be sure that everyone who cares for your baby knows how to keep her safe. Sometimes she will reach for … [Read more...] about Guiding Your Active Baby

I turn toward voices. I reach for toys and pick them up. I can hold an object in one hand and put it into the other hand. I briefly look for a dropped toy. I pick things up and I shake them. I turn objects upside down to get another view of them. I may roll over from my stomach to my back and from my back to my stomach. I play with my toes. I may … [Read more...] about What’s It Like To Be Six Months Old?

Each brain, like each child, is unique. Here are some findings by researchers that may help you with developing your baby’s brain: Your baby may make sounds such as “ba,” “ma” and “ga.” Sometimes parents think these sounds mean more than they do. Wait. Soon your baby will attach a meaning to the sounds she makes. Talk to your baby often. This will help her learn to use … [Read more...] about Your Baby’s Developing Brain