Your baby’s development in their sixth month

Receptive Language

  • Knows the difference between angry and friendly voices/faces

  • Begins to respond to name when called/signed

Expressive Language

  • Blows saliva bubbles

  • Stops babbling (vocally or manually) when interrupted

  • May play with noises when alone

Cognitive

  • Looks around at things nearby

  • May look for objects they see you hide

Social

  • Begins to enjoy interactive games like peek-a-boo

  • May become more attached to primary caregiver

Motor

  • Rolls over in both directions

  • Begins to sit with a little help

  • Supports weight on both legs when standing, and might bounce

  • Rocks back and forth on hands and knees

Sources:

  • https://helpmegrowmn.org

  • https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones

  • www.michigan.gov/mikidsmatter

  • https://idrpp.usu.edu/projects/ski-hi/deaf-hard-of-hearing/early-intervention

  • https://hopepubl.com/product/ski-hi-curriculum/

Practicing the finger alphabet!

ASL Words and Phrases this Month

AGAIN

DOWN

UP

WANT-TO EAT?