Months 6 to 12 · Baby development

6–12 months

Support exploration, communication, feeding variety, and a home that adapts as mobility grows.

Sleeping newborn wrapped in a soft ivory blanket

Know

  • Skills appear across a wide normal range.
  • New mobility changes household risks quickly.

Do next

  • Review reachable hazards at floor level.
  • Keep offering varied textures as advised.

Ask

  • Are growth and development on track?
  • Which foods or textures come next?

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