First six months of the BABY

Hello welcome after a break...........Its very important that the baby have regular health supervision during these months. The pediatrician will check the baby's height and weight on each visit and make certain the baby is growing and gaining at a satisfactory rate. No two children develop at the same rate.

By two months a baby often holds his/her head up when the baby lies on his/her stomach or when being held up. The baby recognizes large objects and the feeding position. Baby can probably smile at this stage.

By three months most babies start eating some solids especially processed for babies - fruits, cereals, vegetables, meats in addition to having breast milk.

By four months the baby will look at moving objects. Do not be surprised if the baby's eyes cross, this is a normal condition during early infancy. At about this time, the baby may also learn to turn over from front to back --- An important milestone.

By 5 months, babies show a clear preference for a loved one. In the following months, "separation protest" and "stranger anxiety" are two of the ways babies show this growing attachment. A close bond provides a foundation for future relationships: babies learn from their parents how to love and how to trust.


Most babies double their birth weight by gaining an average of 0.5 oz (14.2 g) to 1 oz (28.4 g) every day for the first 6 months of life. Birth weight usually triples sometime between 9 and 12 months of age. By 12 months of age, most babies have grown in length a total of about 10 in. (25.4 cm) since birth. Head circumference usually increases about 0.25 in. (0.6 cm) to 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) a month.

The first 12 months may be the most dynamic period of life. Dramatic changes are taking place in all areas of growth and development.