DEVELOPMENT & KEY MILESTONES

Your baby’s development in the sixth month:

• Holds his head.
• Can stand up if you hold his hands.
• Makes noises like “aa-aa-aa”, “ee-ee-ee” or “uu-uu-uu.”
• Can sit on his own and turn over when lying down. 
• His first tooth may make its appearance. 
• May be able to hold his bottle.
• Tries to reach for objects and hold them in his hand. 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Your baby’s six-month medical check-up:

At this age it is very important to evaluate babies´ growth and development because they grow very fast.

What happens during the medical check-up?

The pediatrician will observe:

• How she holds her head up
• How she reaches for and grasps objects
• The noises she makes
• How she stands while holding on to someone
• He will administer the third round of vaccines (DTaP, Hib, Polio, PCV, HepB)

DON´T FORGET!

Always carry with you your baby’s immunization records to every medical check-up. This is very important!

Teething

Your baby may have started teething. Her gums are inflamed and red. In order to relieve her of her discomfort, you may do the following: 

• Rub her gums with a clean finger.
• Give her teething rings or a pacifier for her to bite. 
• Let her bite a clean and wet towel that you cooled in the refrigerator.
• Clean her gums and teeth every day with a wet and clean towel. 

DAILY CARE

Introducing solid foods to your baby’s diet

When your baby is comfortable eating cereal, introduce a variety of fruits and vegetables, one at a time. Recommendations on foods:   

• Start with one veggie and feed him the same thing for at least four days, to make sure your baby is not allergic. If there is no reaction, you may introduce another veggie, following the same pattern. 
• Feed veggies first and fruits second, as fruits cancel out the taste of veggies because they are sweeter. 
• Feed her mild tasting veggies such as pumpkin, carrots and sweet potatoes.
• Then feed her apple sauce, apricot sauce and pear sauce. 
• Avoid foods that could cause choking, such as raw carrots, French fries or popcorn. 

SAFETY & CHILDPROOFING

Tub safety

Use a bath safety seat when your baby is old enough to bathe in a regular tub. A safety seat should have a seatbelt and suction cups on the bottom.

• Never leave your baby alone in the tub, not even for a few seconds. 
• Make sure bath-time toys are safe.
• Check water temperature to prevent severe burns.
• Always hold your baby with one hand when she is in the bath tub. 

HYLAND'S PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS

• Hyland’s Teething Tablets and Teething Gel

• Hyland’s Diaper Ointment