6 months baby: development, weight and height. The daily routine of a child at 6 months

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Here comes the first little anniversary. Looking at a six-month-old child, we see already noticeable changes in him, he is no longer a newborn baby, but a little man with meaningful actions. The daily routine of a 6-month-old child is already changing significantly, the baby is more active, developed, and curious. The development of a baby at six months contains many unforgettable moments that parents will remember for a long time.

6 months baby. Development, weight and height

At the sixth month of its development, the child usually gains up to 650 grams in weight. Height increases by 2-3 cm. The average weight of a child at 6 months is from 6.8 to 8.5 kg. Pediatricians do not see anything special if during this period of development the child does not fit into the normative framework and gains weight a little less or, conversely, a little more. The baby can recover by a kilogram or even a little more. You should be waryonly if there is a sharp change in the centile weight band. The same applies to growth.

A baby's height at 6 months, if observed from birth, by this time increases by an average of 15 cm, totaling up to 67 cm. If the difference is + 3 cm, it does not play a big role.

The rest of the development parameters are taken into account depending on the assessment of the physical development of the baby. The chest circumference is 42-43 cm, and the head circumference according to the norms is 43-44 cm.

Don't panic if your 6-month-old baby's height or weight doesn't fit into this range. The height and weight of the baby at birth, hereditary data are taken into account. As for premature babies, they have a special developmental calendar.

Not a moment without movement

The development of the baby is gaining momentum. He acquires more and more skills, abilities, confidently controls the actions of his body, achieves certain goals. The kid is constantly striving somewhere, he is interested in everything around.

• The neck muscles at this age are already quite strong, the baby confidently controls the head, it does not dangle from side to side.
• The baby is able to firmly grasp the fingers of an adult, to rise. A child of 6 months does not sit for a long time, he does this still uncertainly, falls on his side. The muscles of the back at this age are not quite strong, the spine is poorly kept in an upright position. Take your time, you will notice when the time is right and the baby is ready to sit.
• Hold the babyarmpits, he, rising on his toes, will spring from the surface. This exercise is very popular with kids.
• The position on the stomach is already quite easy. The baby is able to roll over on its back, back. Using the legs and arms, the baby can spin 360 degrees. So he gets the opportunity to better examine the world around him. From the position lying on the tummy, the baby, raising the ass, is able to push off with his knees and move forward a little. Getting to the cherished goal, any object, he is very happy.
• When a child turns 6 months old, development, weight and height, their norms, of course, interest parents, but you should know that teeth begin to erupt at this age. The first appears at 6-7 months, this is the lower central incisor. The baby's gums begin to itch, he consciously pulls objects into his mouth to scratch the itchy place. It is best to give up the pacifier during this period, so you can avoid the curvature of the first milk teeth.
• The best time to wean off the nipple is when solid foods are introduced. A child of 6 months still suffers from problems with the tummy, the girl is more restrained in this matter, the boy is more often worried about gas formation. Mom should strictly monitor her diet, exclude gas-producing drinks, as well as foods that can cause allergies.
• Daily walks, massage, developmental activities, he althy sleep, bathing - all this must be included in the daily routine of a child of 6 months.

Possibilities of a six-month-old baby

• A six-month-old baby is actively playing with rattles, knocking, waving, throwing them.
• Baby easily takes toys from one handle to another.
• A baby at this age moves toys from one container to another with interest.
• The baby is actively humming, imitating the sounds he heard.
• Recognizes objects spoken by loved ones, looks for them.
• With outsiders, the baby keeps a certain distance.
• Clutching the support, holding hands, trying to get up.

Experiencing the world around you

When a child is 6 months old, development, weight and height are not the only factors that interest the pediatrician. At the appointment, the doctor often asks mom questions about the baby's curiosity, which he shows to the world around him. At this age, the baby is already more confident, more interested in the environment where he lives.

• The baby perks up when he hears his name. Shows interest in the caller.
• At this age, the child learns not only dad, mom. He knows the people who often communicate with him well. Recognizing a familiar voice, the baby tries to attract attention with sounds.
• Very likes to be in the hands of adults. In this position, he feels not only protection, but also sufficient freedom to learn, to see something new for himself. He is often dissatisfied when he is put back in the crib, he announces his dissatisfaction with loud crying.
• Some time the baby can play with any toy, but whenshe gets bored, he throws her out of the crib. So you can play with him, mom picks up the toy, he throws it away again.
• At this age, the child intuitively reacts to the mood of others, especially to his mother. If the mother feels bad, then the baby is naughty, if the mother is happy, then the baby smiles.
• Daytime naps are already declining at this age. However, the frequency remains the same - three times a day. Each sleep 1.5-2 hours. At night, the baby should sleep at least 10 hours.

Let's chat

Mom should worry not only how much a baby weighs 6 months, what are the parameters of its development. At this age, communication is in the leading place, this must be taken into account. You should always talk to your child. Even when performing the necessary procedures: bathing, going to bed, the mother should always actively communicate with the child, that is, sing songs to him, tell various jokes, rhymes, use fun - gore, hide and seek, patties. These actions stimulate the speech activity of the baby, he tries to remember, repeat various sounds.

At this age, you can already offer games that develop fine motor skills: sort beans, nuts into different jars, boxes. At the same time, safety must be taken into account. To develop tactile sensations, let the baby play with fabrics, materials of various textures. Finger games are very useful: counting rhymes, patties, magpie-white-sided.

Baby talk

When the child is 6 months old, development, weight and height,certainly important in terms of compliance with the norms, but do not forget that at this age the baby is already beginning to “talk”. From the speech of an adult, a child is already able to distinguish individual syllables. He pronounces them in a different way, while he listens to himself. "Vocabulary" already contains about 40 sounds.

Sometimes the baby needs to be left alone in the crib with his toys, let him learn to occupy himself. As for strangers, it is worth saying that at this age, children behave very wary with strangers, hide behind their mother, and may cry. Going to the clinic can be an ordeal.

Baby feeding 6 months

The weight of a child at 6 months is already 7 kg (+1), of course, only mother's breast milk is not enough for him. If all developmental indications are normal, then it is necessary to introduce complementary foods.

The pediatrician will advise which foods are best introduced into the diet first. If the baby is gaining weight quickly, you can start with fruits, vegetables or kefir. If you are underweight, feed the crumbs with milk porridge. Follow the main rule of complementary feeding: give your child one product at a time, start with one teaspoon, while supplementing with formula or breast milk. In a week, bring the amount of complementary foods to normal if there are no allergic reactions. It is better to start complementary foods in the morning, so you can follow the reaction of the body. The structure of the product should be homogeneous, without s alt and sugar (acquaintance with them will happen later). Child 6months does not sit still when his mother tries to spoon-feed him. You can give him a spoon in his hand, so the baby will feel like a participant in the feeding process.

Track the reaction of the body

When complementary foods are introduced into the diet, the baby's stool will, of course, change. It will no longer be just mushy, but look more decorated. If the child is not bothered by the introduction of complementary foods, introduce additional foods and increase the dose. Keep a special calendar where you mark when you got acquainted with a new product, as well as the reaction of the child.

So, if a child is 6 months old, the weight has the appropriate developmental standards, then one of the daily feedings with a mixture or breast can be safely replaced with complementary foods. How to feed a premature baby, it is best to consult your pediatrician.

If the baby is not in the mood or is unwell, you should not force him to try a new product, it is better to do it when the moment is more favorable.

Daily routine

Follow the routine. Despite the fact that the child has matured, try to feed him and put him to bed at the same time. This will only benefit. At this age, the baby already sleeps less, actively explores the world around him, learns to move around a little. His active actions, of course, change the mode of the day. He already communicates more, plays. The duration of sleep is decreasing every day, but you should not ignore the regime.

Dream. Activity time

A six-month-old baby should sleep 2-3 times a day. In practice this is notalways manage to comply. It is very difficult to persuade a naughty to go to bed, because there are so many new, interesting things around, so before a night's sleep, give preference to calm activities, peaceful communication. To distribute even rest, it is better to put the baby to bed once before lunch, and the second time after afternoon tea.

Actively the baby develops during games, bathing, walking. You can start the day with morning exercises. The lightest exercises (“pulls”) carried out by the mother will be able to cheer up the baby after sleep. After breakfast, you need to take a walk with the baby. In summer, when the weather allows, it is better to walk as long as possible if the child likes it. It's good if the baby falls asleep in the stroller. Winter festivities should be shorter. When the frost is more than 15 degrees, it is better not to go out. Never leave the stroller unattended, waking up, the child begins to move actively and may even turn it over.