Learning at every age
At around 6 months, your baby starts to sit up unaided. This is a time of discovery. He is able to control his movements and disengage the use of his hands, grabbing several objects at the same time.
All his senses are awake and he can now coordinate his gestures and his gaze. This also means that he brings everything he grabs to his mouth. This behaviour is also linked to the fact that he is starting to teethe and feels the need to exercise his gums. A toddler toy should be chosen with care, so that your baby can have fun and develop in safety. He is beginning to discover that he can drop and throw his toys: choose soft materials.
Remember that all babies are different. At 6 months, some start to crawl, others prefer to imitate adults or listen to stories and rhymes... If you feel lost among the early learning games for your 6-month-old baby, don't hesitate to ask the advice of childcare professionals.
Fine motor skills and cause and effect
From the age of 6 months, your baby loves to stack, nest, push, pull, slide or roll... This encourages his fine motor skills, as he can now grasp his toys between his thumb and index finger. As he also likes to throw objects, choose a toy for the first age that is not dangerous, fabric blocks for example give him the opportunity to build towers without risk.
Your child also understands cause and effect. They look for things that disappear or fall off. Activity boards and play mats allow your child to practice his new skills.
Development of the senses
A 6-month-old baby discovers and enjoys all materials with his hands and mouth. They are also beginning to take an interest in shapes and sounds. Their sense of touch is awakening and they like to scratch, press and caress. A multi-activity tumbler allows them to stimulate all their senses, stacking rings, teething and listening to the sound of the toy swinging.
Try to choose a toddler toy that doesn't automatically trigger sounds or lights. In this way, you are helping your child to discover cause and effect relationships naturally and this encourages quality sensory awareness.
Social awareness
Your baby's interactions with the world around him are increasing. And this includes his relationships with people. He is beginning to appreciate picture books, and you can choose one made of fabric, which he can put in his mouth to discover new textures. You can also read hardback picture books with him. Don't hesitate to comment on his games and explain everything to him. At this age, babies start to imitate adults and other children: the more you communicate with him, the more enjoyable learning will be.
Awakening in the bath
Since your baby can sit up on his own, he can now also enjoy the use of baby toys at bath time, in a bath ring, under your supervision. As he likes to fill and empty containers, offer him a range of bath cups of all sizes. With ducks, cups, colanders and boats, bath time is a moment of relaxation, fun and stimulation.
