Months 4-6: Common milestones

• Smiles, laughs
• Bears weight on legs
• Responds with coos/"ahhs" when you talk to her
• Grasps toys/objects
• Rolls over onto back from tummy
• Imitates sounds like "baba" and "dada"
• Cuts first tooth/teeth
• May be ready for solid foods (check with your pediatrician first!)

• Can distinguish between bold colors
• Plays with his hands and feet
• Knows his name
• Turns toward a new sound
• Can roll over in both directions
• Sits without support (for a limited amount of time)
• Gnaws on toys/objects
• May start to experience separation anxiety

• Turns attention toward sounds and voices
• Imitates sounds
• Rolls over in both directions
• Is likely ready for solid foods (check with your pediatrician first)
• Sits without support
• Gnaws or "gums" objects
• Can pass objects back and forth from hand to hand
• Lunges forward
• May start to crawl
• Begins to babble and/or combine syllables
• Can pull or drag toys/objects toward herself

Remember that every baby develops at his own pace, but talk to your pediatrician if you have any concerns.

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