Month 6 in your baby’s life: development at 24 weeks
In the 6th month your baby is almost over the first six months of his life. Although growth is now not as rapid as in the first few months after birth, the baby is still making important progress in its development. It is also possible that the first tooth is already breaking through. Find out more about the most important milestones in baby development in the 6th month here.
Month 6: Baby development milestones at 24 weeks
Movement:The 6th month of your baby’s life is characterized above all by the so-called dry swimming exercises, which are not only good muscle training, but also a kind of preparation for the seal. At 24 weeks, your baby can balance quite well in a lying position and support himself on his hands without his elbows touching the ground when lying on his stomach. The neck muscles have also evolved, allowing your baby to hold and control their head. An important advance that later allows him to assume the sitting position. It is also possible that your baby is already making its first attempts to sit up on its own. In addition, he is already rolling passionately in both directions and his hands are becoming so dexterous by the 6th month
Senses: Your baby ‘s senses continue to sharpen in the 6th month . The baby’s sucking reflex is now slowly receding and it is ready to eat from the spoon. From then on, tasting and smelling will play an increasingly important role. You can support the development of these senses by familiarizing your baby with different smells, for example by walking around the house. His sense of touch in the 6th month is also being used more and more frequently. Your baby will mainly discover his own body with his hands. Now adding your own feet and other body parts to the popular toys.
Communication: Your baby can now consciously turn his head and move around better and better. It also uses the new abilities to communicate with the environment. A good way to additionally encourage your baby to get in touch with you and its surroundings is to play games together, in which your child can become more and more actively involved. The peek-a-boo game and various finger games are particularly popular at this time. You can support your baby’s language development by reading it regularly. Just make a nice ritual out of reading a little to your baby, for example in the evening before going to bed.
Sleep: Your baby needs about 14 hours of sleep a day in the 6th month. During the day there are usually 1-2 sleep periods, each lasting up to 2 hours. At night, it can usually sleep for 7 hours at a time, sometimes even longer.
Month 6: Baby-related appointments
Month 6: Tips for the 24 week old baby
weaning
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding the baby until at least the 6th month. If you then want to wean your baby, you will find helpful tips here on when the best time to wean is and what you should consider when weaning .
be afraid of the water
Many babies enjoy bath time because it reminds them of their time in the womb. However, some babies feel unsafe in the water and bathing is stressful for them. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. With a lot of patience and caution, you can manage to take away your baby’s fear of water . We will tell you the key to success and give you helpful tips to make bathing pleasant for you.
The right pacifier
In the 6th month it is also time for a new pacifier. The range in this area is so large that it is sometimes difficult to find the right pacifier. In our special on the subject of Schuller , you can read, among other things, what the advantages and disadvantages of different materials are and what shape of soother is best.
Miracle buttocks in the baby
Your baby’s skin is still very thin and therefore very sensitive. Their frequent contact with a full, damp diaper makes it almost impossible to always protect the baby from a sore butt. However, it is quite possible to minimize the risk through careful care. If you notice a sore buttocks in your baby, you should above all react quickly, otherwise, in the worst case , diaper fungus or diaper dermatitis can occur. Here you will find many helpful tips on the right care for a sore baby bottom .