6 Months Old!

Gracie Belle at 6 Months 

It amazes me how fast the time goes by. Gracie turned 6 months old a couple weeks ago. The past 6 months have seemed to go so much more quickly than they did when Jonathan was little.

She's rolling (front to back and getting oh so close to back to front), babbling, eating baby food, and sleeping through the night. She's so sweet tempered and loves watching her big brother play. I think she'll be eager to follow him around once she figures out she can move!

We've been having fun singing songs, playing peekaboo, and reading lots books. She's such a joy!

What Can My 0-3 Month Old Do?

Now that we have a baby in the house, I've been refreshing myself on infant development. It's helpful to know what some milestones are, so that you can choose developmentally appropriate activities!

Here's a list of some of the things a 0-3 month old can do. I am not listing when these skills emerge, because every baby is different. However, I am listing them from easiest (newborn) to more advanced (~3 months) skills.

• feel, taste, smell, and hear
• move arms and legs
• cry when in need
• enjoy being held and spoken to
• see things 8-12" away
• begin to turn head
• make eye contact
• look at clear simple pictures or designs
• grasp a small object briefly
• make cooing sounds
• lift head
• smile
• imitate expressions
• study hands and feet
• follow toys from side to side
• reach for an object or a person

A helpful chart can be found at the Family Enrichment Program Website.