Happy 6 months old, my sweet prince!

What to expect the 6th month!!
Rollin', rollin', rollin'

Your baby's stronger neck and arm muscles allow him to practice rolling over toward one side, a milestone that will probably awe and amuse you. Your baby might adopt rolling as his primary mode of ground transportation for a while, or he may skip it altogether and move on to sitting, lunging, and crawling. As long as your baby continues to gain new skills and shows interest in getting around and exploring his environment, don't worry.

Rolling over can be fun for your baby, but it can also be nerve-racking for you. Keep a hand on your baby during diaper changes, and never leave him unattended on a bed or any other elevated surface.


Your little social butterfly
At this age your baby not only tolerates attention from others, he'll often initiate it. Though you may soon notice the beginnings of stranger anxiety, your baby will probably still be fairly indiscriminate: Chances are anyone who approaches him with welcoming eyes or a grin delights him and becomes an instant friend. But don't worry — he still needs and craves lots of love and attention from you.

Your baby is also learning that his behaviors, both the ones you like and the ones you don't, engage you, so starting now (and for years to come) he'll do just about anything to get your attention. Right now almost everything he does is endearing, but as he gets older, he's more likely to get into mischief to provoke a reaction from you. Just don't forget to give him positive feedback when he's being good. It's a great way to start teaching right from wrong.

One thing will become clear: Your baby is beginning to expand his attention-getting repertoire to include more than crying. You may notice him wriggling, making noises, blowing "raspberries," and so on. Over the next three months, he'll develop a uniquely personal way of letting you know what he thinks, wants, and needs.



Dressed for success
As your baby starts becoming more active, he'll appreciate wearing comfy clothes. Opt for soft fabrics that won't chafe him as he's moving around. Loose, stretchy, and breathable clothing is also smart as it provides your energetic little one plenty of wiggle room.
Avoid clothes with rough or scratchy seams; long ties, buttons, or bows (could be a choking hazard); and anything else that gets in the way of your baby's sleeping, crawling, playing, or other regular activities.

In your baby's diaper

Don't be surprised if your baby's stools change color and odor as soon as he starts eating even tiny amounts of solids. This is normal. If his stools seem too firm, switch to other fruits and vegetables and oatmeal or barley cereal. (Rice cereal, bananas, and applesauce may be constipating.)

Remember, your baby is an individual

All babies are unique and meet milestones at their own pace. Developmental guidelines simply show what your baby has the potential to accomplish — if not right now, then soon. If your baby was premature, keep in mind that kids born early usually need a bit more time to meet their milestones. If you have any questions at all about your baby's development, ask your healthcare provider.

More fun facts:
Your baby's half birthday is December 29


Your baby's birthstone is Pearl (Health and Longevity)

Your baby's Astrological Sign is Cancer

Your baby's Flower is Rose or Honeysuckle (Light Blue, White and Cream)

Your baby was born in the Chinese Year of The Brown Earth Cow

Your baby will start kindergarten in 2014, be old enough to drive a car in 2025, finish high school in 2027, and will graduate from college with the class of 2031, give or take a year. Can you imagine?

This time last year you were 15 Weeks Pregnant!

Share these fun facts with friends & family on your baby's own web page!
The above information is based on a LMP date of 9/23/2008 and a 28 day cycle
http://www.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/duedate/process2.asp

Milestones this month*


•Your baby now can sit on her own.  Tripodding
•She rocks and pivots while lying on her stomach.
•Baby can roll from her back onto her stomach–and back again.
•She digs her fingers and toes into the floor to push herself toward a favorite toy.
•Baby can eat a cracker.
•She can pick up a cereal ring or other small object.
•Baby has more than doubled her birth weight.
•She can say vowel-consonant combinations.
•Baby expresses unhappiness when an object or toy is taken away.
•She can pass objects from one hand to another.
•Baby looks for dropped toys.
•She has discovered herself in the mirror, and loves having conversations with this new little friend.

*All babies have their own internal developmental timetable. If your 6-month-old hasn't yet reached these milestones, rest assured that she will in time. If you have concerns about your baby's development, discuss them with her doctor.

http://www.yourbabytoday.com/features/dev_sixmonth/index.html#milestones