6 Month Old Developmental Milestones
At 6 months, babies know familiar people, laugh, take turns making sounds with you, and roll from tummy to back. Here are the milestones most babies reach by 6 months.
What most children do by 6 Months
- Knows familiar people
- Likes to look at self in a mirror
- Laughs
- Takes turns making sounds with you
- Blows “raspberries” (sticks tongue out and blows)
- Makes squealing noises
- Puts things in their mouth to explore them
- Reaches to grab a toy they want
- Closes lips to show they don’t want more food
- Rolls from tummy to back
- Pushes up with straight arms when on tummy
- Leans on hands to support themselves when sitting
Talk to your doctor right away if your child:
- Loses skills they once had (for example, words or social smiles)
- Doesn't respond to their name or make eye contact
- Isn't babbling, pointing, or using gestures by 12 months
- Isn't saying single words by 16 months or two-word phrases by 24 months
- Has trouble with feeding, swallowing, or muscle stiffness/floppiness
Trust your instincts — you know your child best. Acting early makes a real difference.
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Milestones are based on the CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." program. Every child develops at their own pace. EarlyBegin helps you know what to do next — it doesn't diagnose or give medical advice. If you have concerns, talk to your pediatrician.