The first year of a baby’s life is a series of various actions that the baby performs month after month. And now the child is 6 months old, what should he eat and what skills should he have? From six months, it is quite possible to give the baby the first complementary foods as mashed potatoes and juices. The most important thing is to buy in the store such baby food, which is approved by the sanitary-epidemiological center, and also meets all quality standards. And it is best to make mashed potatoes and juices at home. When a child reaches 6 months old, his diet begins to consume adult food, the baby is actively developing and he needs an additional source of energy. Every month the child’s mobility increases, which means that nutrition should be appropriate.
When a child is 6 months old, he cannot be weaned from mother's milk or a mixture, he will also continue to eat daily food, but in addition, gradually, switch to adult food. Before the first lure, parents should be very careful, giving the baby something new. Feeding must be introduced gradually and in small quantities. To begin with, within a few weeks, give the baby just a little bit new - one teaspoon per day of juice, cereal or mashed potatoes. Then, after a couple of weeks, you can increase the dose, and so, every week the baby will be happy to eat a jar of delicious mashed potatoes, drink juice and eat porridge. If even the baby is not allergic to the new complementary foods, and the tummy does not hurt, the stool is normal, and the baby feels great, you still should not give a lot of the first goodies at once. Addiction should not be calculated for several weeks, or even months.
When the child is 6 months old, the grasping reflex during this time is fully formed, he will already be able to hold a spoon in his pen in order to gradually learn to eat independently. To do this, you will need a special children's cutlery with silicone or plastic handles, which are very conveniently placed in a children's hand. Many babies actively eat complementary foods from just such dishes, because they associate them with adulthood, like with mom and dad. This is the diet of a child at 6 months that should be - gradually, but surely, without overloading the stomach and the baby itself.
As for the mode of the baby, when the child is 6 months old, he begins to be more active, sleep less, move more. At this age, the kid is interested in everything that is in his environment, he quickly reaches for toys, plays with his legs and arms. The kid is attracted by various sounds, he sincerely enjoys new achievements. Perhaps, already at this time, the baby will begin to crawl, parents can see how their child kicks off the sofa, resting on his stomach and arms. These are the first signs that the baby is ready to crawl.
At a time when the child is 6 months old, his sleep becomes shorter and the duration is shorter. During the day, the baby can sleep from two to three times, but for many parents it is no secret that one long time is enough for the child. Thus, the regimen of a child of 6 months depends on his activity and character. For the baby at this age, caress and care are especially important, the best entertainment will be - reading a book, looking at the baby and mother in the mirror, water procedures, and you can also listen to the voices of animals that come from toys.
As for swimming, already at 6 months the baby does not behave like a newborn. For him, swimming is no longer just a hygienic procedure, but a fun game. At this age, it is necessary to purchase bathing toys, the main selection criteria should be: quality, environmental friendliness and attractiveness. Bathing toys should not sink, because they should show the baby how they can swim in the water, emerge from it and plunge into the water. For a six-month-old baby, you should not choose difficult games, toys and entertainment, at this age he is just beginning to get acquainted with the world, so the weight should be simple and understandable.