We heard first hand from our baby in chapter one what milestones they experience in growth and development during their first few months, and here’s the next chapter covering the next three months.
Remember, each baby is different and milestones will be met at different times, even between siblings. So, take a few minutes to yourself, put the kettle on and enjoy this next instalment.
Newborn baby growth and development milestones at 4 months old
Now I’m four months old, I’m becoming more aware of my surroundings and I’m getting distracted by things I can see and hear as I’m being fed. I’m starting to see the difference between colours now and I’ve also learned to laugh and blow raspberries which seems to make other people smile and laugh! I’m dribbling more and feeding less frequently but I’m still not able to swallow solid foods. I can roll over without any help and my sight and hand-eye coordination is improving so I can reach out for things I can see further away now.
Newborn baby growth and development milestones at 5 months old
I’m becoming much more vocal, expressing my needs with cries and murmurs whenever I have them. My parents are picking up on my individual personality traits as I learn to give hugs and kisses back. I watch my loved ones’ mouths as they speak and I’m starting to copy some of the sounds that they make. I love being picked up and can now reach my arms up to signal that I need a cuddle. I also need more stimulation as I sleep less during the day and love to play and experience different sights, sounds and textures. I’m also able to sit up if I have lots of cushions surrounding me, and can even recognise my own reflection in a mirror.
Newborn baby growth and development milestones at 6 months old
Happy half birthday to me! This is an important month for growth and development milestones. I’m beginning to sleep through the night and to show signs that I’m ready for solid food – I can sit up and I’m curious about what everyone else is eating, and I’m able to take small pieces of baby friendly finger food and put it into my mouth. In fact, as I get more curious about the things around me, I put most things into my mouth to expand my knowledge of how things feel, not just with my hands. I’m happiest babbling away in my own language whilst tasting different foods deciding what I like and don’t like, making a big mess as I try to get each food into my mouth. I’m quite adamant that I want to do these things by myself because it’s helping me learn. I sometimes get nervous when I see people I don’t recognise, it’s called stranger anxiety, and can be a bit clingy to my parents and carers when I feel like this.
Our story continues with chapter three on baby growth and development milestones at seven to nine months.
References:
http://www.parents.com/baby/development/growth/baby-development-week-by-week
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/ss/slideshow-baby-milestones-first-year
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