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Half of a year has gone by and your baby has grown and learned so much! At this point, she may be sitting up on her own and some babies will try to crawl! Encourage him by setting toys out of his reach. In no time, he will be crawling all over. Some babies also roll across the room! Your baby can turn and twist in all directions. She can transfer objects from hand to hand and will look for dropped objects.

Many babies will start teething at this time. You may notice that she is uncomfortable, drooling and bites down alot. Teething rings often help and the coldness can be soothing to her sore gums. If she doesn't like a cold teether, offer her a warm one instead.

Stranger anxiety usually increases by the time your baby is six months old. She knows the difference between people she recognizes and strangers. When you introduce your baby to new people, hold her and tell her about who the person is. Your baby will be able to sense how you feel about the new person. Don't force your child to sit with the person- let him set the pace. This is especially important with caregivers that take care of the baby while you are away.

Your baby still likes to be read to and likes to hear songs and music. Expose him to various sounds, sights, smells and textures often. Alot of your baby's learning comes from hearing. Because he likes other babies, take him to see other babies as often as possible. Watch how they interact. Your baby is learning about relationships!

Being a warm and loving parent will teach your baby to trust and respect you. If you find that your baby is doing something that he should not be doing, redirect him to an appropriate activity. At this age, your baby still does not know how to obey or disobey. However, he is learning to listen and can begin to understand what he should not mess with. After you have redirected him, remember to praise him for a job well done. Your baby will learn best and can not get into trouble if her world is interesting. Keep fun activities readily available and interact with her. Showing your baby how to do things the right way will also help her learn. If she pulls your hair, show her how to be gentle.

Most babies will have started some type of solid foods at this point. If you give your baby something that he does not like, keep giving it to him. It can take several attempts to get him to like something. The food habits that are learned now will stay with your baby for life. By giving her a variety of foods, you are expanding her taste and encouraging healthy eating habits. Allow your baby to sit in her highchair and eat with the rest of the family at mealtime. Babies will ususally eat until they are full-do not force her to eat if she does not seem interested. Some parents give their babies juice or water in a cup at this time. Because juice is high in sugar, limit her juice intake to 4 ounces a day. Remember, now that your baby is eating foods it is especially important to keep her teeth and gums clean. Wipe them down with a washcloth or use a baby toothbrush. Do not use any type of toothpaste that has fluoride in it.

Developmental Milestones 6 Months Old

Physical

• Can pull an object towards himself
• Tries to transfer objects from one hand to another
• Rolls over in both directions
• Vision and sound senses are almost fully developed
• Sits on her own
• Rocks and pivots while on her stomach
• Digs fingers and toes into floor to push to get something out of reach
• Can pick up a small object
• Looks for dropped items

Intellectual

• Understands cause and effect-likes to put toys in a container and dump out
• Prefers left hand one day and his right hand the next
• Your baby will begin to initiate attention from others
• Understands that his behavior engages you-both good and bad behavior
• Likes playing turn taking games
• Likes to hear different sounds-animal sounds are great to start on
• Can say vowel-consanant combinations

Emotional

• Makes instant friends with strangers
• Craves familiar faces and voices
• Can let you know what he needs, thinks or wants in ways other than crying
• Expresses unhappiness when an object is taken away

Age Appropriate Toys

• Toys that encourage sitting up
• Balls
• Books
• Lighted toys
• Musical toys
• Cause and effect objects
• Toys to bang on
• Stacking blocks
• Containers and objects to put in and take out
• Sensory toys
• Toys to grasp and pass
• Bath toys

Comments:

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mommytoalittleprince - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Well, I think seperation anixiety is starting to kick in! We were at DH's brothers house tonight for dinner and as soon as he picked Ryan up he started screaming! And the only time he actually BAWLS and pouts right before he cries is when hes scared and thats exactly what he did! As soon as I took him back, he was fine.. So I comforted him a bit and gave him back to him to see if maybe Ryan was just upset.. but nope! He screamed again! lol. Ah well.. I guess they all go through it, he'll get over it. I AM the only one whos with him all day everyday so I guess I understand it! Everything is new to him... Poor baby :( The pout was soooo sad! lol.

jmercedess - Wednesday, 18 Nov
THAT IS THE SAME BALL TING I BOUGHT...PLAYSCHOOL...

onebaby - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Layna - From how it sounds we bought our LO the same ball and he loves it! He'll spend ages trying to get it into his mouth altho it'll never fit so he gives up and licks the spikes! He reminds me of a little seal when he has it on his face:)

layna09 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
we just got this toy store in the mall called toyzam. and they have stuff you can get other places but then they have items like what we got anya, i've never seen anywhere else. and they are only a couple bucks more than walmart. but they have different items

layna09 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
anya is so easy to please. we bought her a ball the other day, it was only a dollar, and its a purple bouncing ball, no the small ones but a little smaller than a basketball. anyway it has the points on it, not sharp but enough to where she is intrigued by them. its so cute she thought it was the coolest thing when i bounced it. she cracked up, also for christmas we're getting her several things but one this we already got her is a ball item. it sits in a base and plays music and lights up. and the ball is like a clear beach ball. and it attaches to the base and reacts when the child hits it. then its got a tether attachment so the can hit it off but it doesn't roll away and they can crawl after it. and then when they get older they have a inflatable ball to play with. i think its by fisher price or hasbro. i don't remember and my husband already wrapped it...

monstamama - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Thanks to all who responded...glad to know it isn't just us! For Christmas we're getting Alphabet magnets, books, bathtub toys, and maybe a talking/animated Elmo or something...he loves stuff like that!

flowerschild - Wednesday, 18 Nov
JJ`s mom- I think you mean 8 months in Jan?

flowerschild - Wednesday, 18 Nov
One thing we already got David was a customized Muppet Puppet from F.A.O Schwartz. You get to design it yourself. If you are in NY city you can go into the store and do it there otherwise you can call and they will send you the kit, We got it about a month ago and it is SO cute. For his other gifts we will get him some toys but really we are not going to go crazy because they don`t understand it yet. I totally understand why you would want to go all out though! Most likely we is just going to want to chew on the paper...lol

jmercedess - Wednesday, 18 Nov
JD JUST PRESSED THE SEND BUTTON...I WENT TO VALLEYVILLASGE AND GOT A BAG OF BATH TOYS N STUFF ANIMALS FOR HIS STOCKING

jmercedess - Wednesday, 18 Nov
JOHN DANIEL IS 19LBS AND 6OZ...I ALREADY GAVE JD ONE OF HIS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS...BIKE/WALKER FROM PLAYSCHOL...HE IT TRYING TO WALK AND STAND NOW...HE CRAWLS EVERYWHERE...I ONLY HAVE IT SET AS THE BIKE CAUSE HE CAN STILL PUSH IT AROULD THE ROOM...HE WOULD PUSH HIS CHAIR AROULD...IM GETTING HIM THE BUSY BALL BOOPER...A BIG BALL THAT SINGS ETC...I GOT HIM A TOY CAR WITH A ROAD MAT...ONE OF THOSE THINGS YOU PRESS ON THINGS POP OUT...A KIDS CAMERA SAYS 6 MONTHS...IM GOING TO GET BLCKS OR SOMETHIMG LIKE THAT...N THOSE SPINNY THINGS AND MAYBE AN OUTFIT/PJS...BUT THATS IT...HAHA OH N STOCKING STUFFERS...I WE

phatbaby57 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
my mom was always so over the top on christmas i'm a bit of a scrooge. i probably want ever buy a lot of stuff for him at christmas or his birthday (his birthday will probably be more about getting to do special things than recieving gifts) but will treat him all year round. the kid will probably never do without.

mcmommy1 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
On the subject of Christmas I am only going to get Myles a few things and put money in his bank account he is not old enough to know whats really going on so I told family to buy him some small stuff and a bond while he is young enough that you can get away with it.

michellemumof3 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
hey everyone :) u were all talkin about what ur getin ur lil one for christmas well this is what ive got my son...there is this show over here called in the night garden well i got him a tent from the show all the wee figures about ten and baby winnie the poo shake the rattle blocks a ball and a bike he ones u can strap them into and i was planning on gettin him more but think i will stop at that LOL....

josephsmom - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Yeah just put Serakides in the recipients last name, click ok then scroll down...

josephsmom - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Oh Sorry! Type in Josephs name Joseph Serakides. It will show you the stuff I am getting to give you ideas. JJ was born may 1st so Jan 1st he will be 9 months, some toys I am thinking of will be for a 9 month old, some older just cuz I know how fast they grow. I wont be getting him any other big toys throughout the year except for his birthday he'll get one or two age appropriate toys.

agatamay13 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
We aren't getting much for Nolan for christmas. I don't want him to have too much. They're having a sale here at the western fair and its all brand name stuff for cheap so I'm gonna go and buy him some books I saw in the flyer!! My mom bought him one of those walker toys that turns into a ride-on toy, it says 9 months but oh well. I just look for toys that will make them think... just go to the store and see the ages the toy is for to get an idea of what they can play with

agatamay13 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
I am excited for christmas too!!!! I went to my moms today and on the way I saw houses soooo decorated for christmas, very over-the-top... like no space on their lawn cause it's full of christmas decorations lol. DH wont even let me put anything up yet, he said he would take it down so I cant do anything until Dec. 5 ugggggh

agatamay13 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
When my LO wakes up there's no patting him back to sleep, I have tried that numerous times and his crying just gets out of control and I end up picking him up because he works himself up to the point where he wont sleep for long if he does cause he's so unsettled. bah~

mommytoalittleprince - Tuesday, 17 Nov
hmm ok nevermind about the wishlist! lol. i tried to go on it and it only took me to the index where i can type in someones name to search for theirs!

mommytoalittleprince - Tuesday, 17 Nov
yea im not really sure about what kinda toys to get him? ... hmm.. im thinking maybe one of those toys that you push that turns into a ride on toy? i dunno, lol. cant really think of anything! thanks for posting the list josephsmom :) maybe i can get some ideas from it, lol. im stuck!! oh the funniest thing today too, ryan was on the floor playing with his toys and i had treehouse on the tv in the background.. and he turned to it and started laughing hysterically for like 5 mins straight, LOL!! the show 'the wiggles' was on.. it was just soo weird! lol. and really cute of course hehe.

josephsmom - Tuesday, 17 Nov
I CANT WAIT til Christmas. JJ will be around 9 months then and I am sure he will be walking. I cannot wait to see his little eyes light up with the Christmas tree. Its my DH and I's 2nd Christmas together and we put up a tree last year. We were preggers and would talk about when we had our lo. I am going to go crazy with Christmas presents. I dont care if we struggle for money a lil afterwards. I found a rocking horse (like the kind in the park) that spins, rocks and bounces at Toys R Us. Heres some of his wishlist. I will prob be buying all of these. http://www.toysrus.com/wishlist/wishlistdetails/index.jsp?overrideStore=TRUS&wishlistId=30002364 We took him to a friends house yesterday and they have a 1 1/2 yo boy ao JJ played with some of his old toys and had a blast. It made me realize how bored he is with his infant toys now. It was kinda sad but also an eye opener...

karolina2306 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
monstamama, Mia wakes up every 3 hours for feeding since she turned 3 months lol, before she had been sleeping through the night. So that's my luck. Her naps during the day are short, but they get much longer if I have her stay up longer in between.

phatbaby57 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
monstamama-i've heard a heating pad laid in the crib while you are getting your lo asleep and then removed right before you lay in the crib helps. also i know what we do is get him jaw dropped open limp limb and then lay him down if he starts to wake we do a little jingling/patting and he'll typically drift back off. not always sometimes we have to start all over. we were cosleeping a little over week ago but our lo seemed to take to his crib right away. i guess he ready for his own space. also i'm not sure who mentioned the 20 minute napper but the little bit of advice i've read on this is to wait right outside there door and at the first sound go straight in and jiggle/pat the baby back to sleep. after awhile they'll sleep through that first transition in sleep. The 'No-Cry Sleep Solutions' is what I've been reading just using a few of the tips has really helped us out. I keep meaning to blog about it. Maybe this weekend. The thing about it is since I've been reading it and following it the afternoon is so full of routine I hardly have time to get on and check in...well except for when I'm at work.

Ansleys Mommy - Tuesday, 17 Nov
i know! we have a very small house but at tax time we are going to get something bigger so i can deal with it for a few months lol

flowerschild - Tuesday, 17 Nov
I love those big blow up ball houses! I`m afraid it would take up our entire place though...lol.

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