AGE—ABOUT 6 MONTHS

Motor Skills
• Holds head steady when helped to a sitting position.
• Reaches for and grasps objects. Moves toys from one hand to the other.
• Discovers and plays with his toes.
• Rolls over.
• Begins to explore by placing objects in mouth and banging.
• Can pull herself to a sitting position if you grasp her hands.
• May sit in a high chair with a little support.

Cognitive Skills
• Opens her mouth when she sees the spoon at feeding time.
• Responds when spoken to.
• Listens intently and smiles often.
• Begins to imitate familiar actions that you perform.

Social Skills and Language
• Babbles, begins to make singsong sounds.
• Recognizes familiar faces.
• Shows his delight by laughing and squealing.
• Yells or screams if he becomes annoyed.
• Smiles at self in the mirror.