Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service

What to expect from your baby at this age: » More awake during the day

» Likes to make sounds in response to mum, dad, family and friends

» Can lift their head and chest during tummy time

» Start to move, roll and crawl

» Plays with their feet and toes.

Baby’s milestones

3-6 months

Tips for mum and dad: » Face your baby with them sitting on

your knees or while supporting them on the floor

» Talk to your baby using words about what they can see and hear

» Read to your baby, make sounds and pull faces.

Activities for your baby: » Put toys near your baby during tummy

time so they can roll, wriggle or crawl to them

» Play peek-a-boo

» Give your baby a toy or spoon to hold.

All information contained in this sheet has been supplied by qualified professionals as a guideline for care only. Seek medical advice, as appropriate, for concerns regarding you and your child’s health.

FS259 developed by Good Start program. Updated: June 2017.

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Talk to your doctor or child health nurse if your baby: » Doesn’t smile or interact with you or

other people

» Doesn’t make many sounds like aahh or oohh

» Doesn’t look or play with their eyes, hands or mouth

» Can’t hold their head up during tummy time or while sitting.