Babies develop on different timelines. Development happens on a continuum, so some babies will develop some skills earlier and some a little later. Here are some of the skills that are likely to emerge 6 months old.

6 Month Old Milestones

• sits without support

• brings things to mouth, uses raking grasp

• may get distressed if caregiver leaves

• rolls from back to tummy (both directions)

• fewer feedings, starts solids, feeds longer before night sleep, waking to nurse more often at night

• may be able to sleep 6-8 hours at a time, 90% sleep through the night

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