Baby Milestones

Your month-by-month companion

Month 6

A milestone month. Sitting independently, starting solid foods, and possibly first teeth. Baby is halfway through the first year.

Quick Reference

Sleep

12-15 hours

Feeding

24-32 oz (710-950 ml) milk + 1-2 solid meals

Naps

2-3 naps

Wake Window

2-3 hours

Talk to your doctor if baby...

•Does not try to get things in reach
•Shows no affection for caregivers
•Does not respond to sounds around them
•Does not make vowel sounds
•Does not laugh or make squealing sounds
•Seems very stiff or very floppy
•Does not roll in either direction
ExpectedWhat most babies do
  • •Roll from tummy to back
  • •Push up with straight arms during tummy time
  • •Sit with support or lean on hands
  • •Reach to grab toys they want
  • •Put things in mouth to explore
  • •Know familiar people
  • •Respond to sounds by making sounds
  • •Laugh
VariesWhat some babies do
  • •Sit without support briefly
  • •Transfer objects hand to hand
  • •Rock on hands and knees
  • •Show stranger anxiety
  • •Blow raspberries (stick tongue out and blow)

What's Next

Month 7 · Month 7 often brings sitting without support, early crawling attempts, and more defined stranger anxiety.