Baby Milestones 4-6 Months!
By the time your baby is 4 months old, so much has happened in their little life! They really do grow SO fast! They giggle and play and are becoming the tiny little humans we dreamed of. Check out below to see what fun milestones your baby should reach between 4 and 6 months of age!
Able to maintain tummy time flat on the floor for 5+ minutes, progressing to extending elbows straight and pushing chest off the floor
Lift one hand to play with toys while lying on tummy
Able to grasp feet and bring them towards mouth while lying on back
Transfer a toy from one hand to another while lying on back
Grasp a toy and bring to mouth
Roll tummy to back, and back to tummy over both shoulders
Sit independently by 6 months
Research shows that movement milestones develop in a predictable, linear way. Most often, the next milestone develops because of the skills gained from a prior milestone. For example, crawling on hands and knees typically starts at 9 months old. Prior to 9 months, babies are strong enough to be able to maintain tummy time and push into the floor to straighten their elbows and lift their chest off the floor. This milestone is crucial before successfully crawling.
🗣PSA: All babies develop at their own pace! You should only be concerned if your munchkin is significantly off from the expected timeline.
-Keep your munchkin moving! 👣
