Developmental Skills for Babies 3-6 Months Old
Developmental
Skills for Infants 3-6 Months Old
Social and Emotional
qEnjoys
social
play (e.g. peek-a-boo)
qInterested
in
images in a mirror
qAppears
to be
happy often
qSmiles
at
self (in mirror) and at others
qLooks
at
familiar people and appears to recognize parent(s)
qResponds
to
changes in your tone of voice (e.g. may smile when you speak in a happy voice)
Speech and Language
qMay respond
to “no” (briefly stops doing something when you
say “no” but may continue
with
activity)
qWhen sound is heard, may make a sound in
response
qUses voice
to express happiness or frustration
qProduces
a
chain of babble (ba-ba-ba)
qExpresses
happiness/joy
and displeasure with
voice
Sensory
qVision
for
distance improves
qBetter
tracking
of moving objects
qNotices
toys
that make noise
Cognitive
qFinds
a partially hidden object (e.g. finding a toy half covered by a blanket)
qExplores
objects with hands and mouth
qAttempts
to get objects that are out of reach
qResponds
to name by looking when name is heard
Gross Motor
qRolls
both ways (front to back, back to front)
qSits;
first with support then without support
qWhen
held in standing position, sup- ports whole weight
Fine Motor
qReaches
with one hand
qTransfers
objects from hand to hand
qRakes
objects with hand (uses all fingers to scoop an object into palm)
qHelps
hold bottle
Each
child develops at his/her own pace. Do not be alarmed if your child does not
follow this exact sequence. If you have concerns about your child’s
development, contact your doctor. A child in this age range would be
referred to the Early Intervention Program. For more information contact
your physician or the
Public Health Department
in
your county:
•Oswego
County Health Services EI (315) 349-3500
•Onondaga
County Health Dept
Special Svs
(315) 435-3230
•Jefferson
County
Community Services: (315)
785-3283
•Lewis
County
Public Health Agency: (315)
376-5849
•Madison
County
Public Health Department: (315) 366-2361
•Oneida
County
Health Department: (315)
798-5249
You may request that Little Lukes
coordinate the evaluation or provide Early Intervention services including
speech therapy, occupational therapy or physical therapy. Little Lukes
is a leading provider of Early Intervention pediatric therapy services in
Central New York. Visit www.littlelukes.com
for information.
