Kirstin's Personal Milestones (3-6 months)

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Kirstin sleeps for good 8 hours at night before waking up (and takes 3 naps a day for a total of 14 to 17 hours of sleep)


THE 4th MONTH


Physical

• She's able to sit with support


• Lifts head up 90 degrees when lying on stomach


• Pays attention to small objects held in front of her face


• Grasp a rattle or toy


• Bear weight on both legs when we try to stand her up on our laps

Mental

• Pays attention to small object held in front of her face
  
• Responds to all colors and shapes


• Explores object with her mouth


• Reach out for objects


• Responds to music and likes Mozart!

Language

• She babbles and amuses self with new noises.

Social

• Turns her face in our direction when she hears us talk

THE 5th MONTH

Physical

• Rolls over from tummy to back


• Hold head level to body when pulled to sit


• Plays with her hand and feet

Mental

• She seemed to recognize her own name


• Distinguishes between bold colors

Language

• Repeat sounds like ma-ma-ma or da-da-da

Social

• She gets upset if you take a toy from her

• Makes funny faces

THE 6th MONTH

Physical

• Roll back in forth in both directions


• Sits momentarily without support


• Feed herself with crackers


• Holds her bottle

Mental

• Imitates sound and facial expressions


• Works at getting a toy that's out of reach


• She picks up small objects with her fingers

Language

• She begins to jabber and babble

Social

• She begins to have stranger and separation anxiety