Gabriel is on the move and there is no stopping him, no matter how much I'd like to slow him down a bit. Today while playing alongside Louis he stood up at one couch and let go, walked three steps to the next couch. I couldn't believe it! His legs aren't ready for independent walking yet but I don't think it'll be long before he's attempting to take more steps on his own. He is also able to climb the stairs so we've been putting up the baby gate on the stairs---something we didn't even think to do until Leah and Louis were a year old. Basically? If Leah and Louis are off somewhere? It is EXACTLY where he wants to be.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Happy 6 Months!
For his 6 month old trick? Gabriel decided to show us he can now CRAWL! I suspected this was coming after I noticed his desire to army crawl from one place to another over the past week but I was still completely unprepared for his full on crawling. Matt has some video of it that I need to get from him and post.
He's a pretty happy baby overall. Laughs and smiles when he sees Leah and Louis. Loves to be read to and enjoys playing with blocks. He does not care for being stationary much unless he is being worn. He is showing some signs of separation anxiety whenever I am out of sight but nothing that is unexpected at this age. We haven't introduced solids really-not in the traditional sense, he shows little to no interest in food at this point. He continues to nurse around the clock and from his rate of growth? I'd say he is doing well right now on mama's milk.
6 Month Milestones (according to BabyCenter.com)
Mastered Skills (Most kids can do)
-Turns toward sounds and voices
-Imitates sounds
-Rolls over in both directions
Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)
-Is ready for solid foods - He meets all the developmental milestones but at the moment he's content playing with his food, exploring it rather than eating it. I'll continue to give him opportunities until he's ready to actually eat it.
-Sits without support - he can get himself from crawling to sitting on his own and stay in one place.
-Mouths objects
-Passes objects from hand to hand
Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
-Lunges forward or starts crawling - He's crawling, mostly on all fours rather than dragging/army crawling though he does switch back and forth at this point
-Drags objects toward himself - if he wants it? He's going to get it.
He's a pretty happy baby overall. Laughs and smiles when he sees Leah and Louis. Loves to be read to and enjoys playing with blocks. He does not care for being stationary much unless he is being worn. He is showing some signs of separation anxiety whenever I am out of sight but nothing that is unexpected at this age. We haven't introduced solids really-not in the traditional sense, he shows little to no interest in food at this point. He continues to nurse around the clock and from his rate of growth? I'd say he is doing well right now on mama's milk.
6 Month Milestones (according to BabyCenter.com)
Mastered Skills (Most kids can do)
-Turns toward sounds and voices
-Imitates sounds
-Rolls over in both directions
Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)
-Is ready for solid foods - He meets all the developmental milestones but at the moment he's content playing with his food, exploring it rather than eating it. I'll continue to give him opportunities until he's ready to actually eat it.
-Sits without support - he can get himself from crawling to sitting on his own and stay in one place.
-Mouths objects
-Passes objects from hand to hand
Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
-Lunges forward or starts crawling - He's crawling, mostly on all fours rather than dragging/army crawling though he does switch back and forth at this point
-Drags objects toward himself - if he wants it? He's going to get it.
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