The development of a baby continues to increase with age. Every month, there are certainly developmental indicators that a baby can achieve. Especially when the baby reaches six months of age. Moms, curious about what the development of a 6-month-old baby is? Let's take a look at the following review.
A 6-month-old baby who is growing and developing according to their milestones will show several significant signs. The most noticeable change is in their weight; on average, a 6-month-old baby boy weighs between 6.4-8.8 kg, and a baby girl weighs between 5.7-8.2 kg. If a 6-month-old baby's weight is below this average, mom should consult a pediatrician to ensure the baby's growth and development are more optimal.
What can a 6-month-old baby do?
At six months of age, a baby's development in gross motor skills, fine motor skills, communication and language, as well as social and emotional abilities can be enhanced with proper stimulation. Generally, a 6-month-old baby can already do the following things:
Consuming solid food
A 6-month-old baby can already be given solid food as a complement to breast milk (MPASI). At this age, babies generally will more often open their mouths when presented with food. Their interest in food can even be seen when they want to grab it. So, it's not surprising, mom, if babies at this age often put objects or their hands in their mouths.
Start learning to crawl
A 6-month-old baby has stronger arm and shoulder muscles than before. Thus, they have already started learning to crawl at this age, performing movements such as lifting their body, lying on their stomach while raising their head and chest.
The little one can already sit
At the age of 6 months, babies can start sitting up on their own by pushing with both arms from a prone position. While the little one is learning to sit, mom and dad should never lose focus in supervising to ensure the little one maintains body balance and does not fall.
Clever at chatting
Selian tertawa, perkembangan bayi 6 bulan juga sudah bisa pintar berceloteh. Bayi akan mulai bubbling dengan mengucapkan kata oh, ah, ma, pa tau lainnya. Celotehan ini juga menunjukkan bahwa si kecil sudah bisa diajak berkomunikasi. Jadi, sebaiknya mom merespon celotehan si kecil, dan angan dicuekin.
Moving objects
Moving objects atau mainan yang digenggamnya dari satu tangan ke tangan lainnya merupakan salah satu kebiasaan bayi 6 bulan. Karena tangan bayi sudah cukup kuat memegang benda dan cukup aktif bergerak. Bahkan perkembangannya juga termasuk bisa meraih benda di dekatnya dan meremas benda-benda yang lembut.
Recognizing people around them
A 6-month-old baby can already recognize the faces of people around them, such as their parents or grandparents. This is why the little one tends to be fussy when they are far away or left by their mom or dad. Conversely, they will feel safer and more comfortable when they are near familiar people.
Isn't the development of a 6-month-old baby increasingly adorable? To further enhance their development, when providing stimulation, moms should start paying attention to the comfort of the little one's diaper. Ensure that the diaper does not hinder their movement while exploring their surroundings. Provide a thin diaper like MAKUKU SAP Diapers Slim with new SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer) technology. The diaper is only 1.6 mm thin, has high absorbency, is anti-clump, prevents leaks, and effectively reduces diaper rash. (Aq/MKK)
