Developmental Stages 6 Months
Social and Emotional
Initiates smile when someone comes near
Responds to image in mirror
Smiles at self
Language
Crows
Squeals
Uses high-pitch tone of voice
Possible ma-ma, da-da
Grunts
Growls
Makes deep sounds with throat
Vocalizes attitudes – eagerness, pleasure
Fine Motor
Places both hands on bottle when feeding
Grasps with both hands
Begins chewing
Palmar grasp voluntary
Reaches out with one hand
Transfers toy easily hand to hand
Sensory
Visual
Recognizes voice tonality
Tactile
Puts feel to mouth when on back
Gross Motor
Can bear weight when put to standing positon
Lifts head from bed on back
Grasps foot when lying on back
Sits well when propped, uses hand for balance
Protective extension of arms
In sitting position, puts toy in mouth
Crawling
Symmetrical posture predominates
Bounces when held standing
Pulls self to sitting from supine
