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Your baby is rapidly growing into a little person! Over the coming weeks and months you’ll notice a lot of changes as they develop. It’s a very rewarding time and you’ll experience lots of firsts – a first giggle, lots of wiggling and dribbling and a first attempt to get mobile using their arms to push themselves up. If you’ve got any questions about your baby’s growth and development, just give us a call.
Lisa, baby care advisor and mum
Learn why growing out of clothes, drooling and teething are all signs your baby is developing well.
4 - 6 months: what your baby's doing
Stronger muscles make way for exciting new skills like pushing up, sitting, reaching and grasping.
4 - 6 months: what your baby's saying
Your baby is learning to copy your sounds! Learn why baby talk can help and listen out for that first little laugh.
4 - 6 months: what your baby's seeing
Learn how your baby's sight is developing and how it's changing their world.
4 - 6 months: your baby's bones
Learn how all that pushing up helps your baby's bones grow and develop.
4 - 6 months: your baby's brain
Learn how interactive colourful toys encourage a healthy brain and why good nutrition is extra important.
4 - 6 months: your baby's digestion
Learn how your baby's digestive system is preparing for the next exciting stage - solids!
4 - 6 months: feeding your baby
Learn how to spot the signs, introduce those first mouthfuls and which tastes your baby will love (hopefully!).
Sterilising your feeding equipment
There are a number of ways to sterilise feeding equipment. We've got plenty of practical advice to share with you.
At 4 – 6 months you’ll notice that your baby’s now gaining more control of their upper body and can probably sit without toppling over. At this stage you’ll also notice the little muscles in their neck, shoulder and chest gradually developing too.
As your baby gets more active you can expect plenty of wriggling and rolling during nappy changes! It’s a good idea to move the changing mat down onto the floor, and never leave them alone for any length of time.
Remember to make plenty of time for play on the floor. Place your baby on their tummy and encourage them to stretch for toys that are slightly out of their reach. This will give them plenty of opportunities to show off their first ‘roll over’ and strengthen their muscles too!
