Behavior from 3 to 6 months

The baby is becoming more and more curious both with the environment and with himself. He explores his body and gradually becomes aware of himself: first his hands and then his feet. He moves them continuously, at the beginning of this stage the baby sees them pass through his visual field but does not know that they are his. It will be the "trial and error" in movements and intentions that will make the infant aware of all parts of his body.

They also begin to discover the parts of the face: ears, they stretch their hair, they touch their genitals. Everything is part of a correct evolution and the beginning of self-awareness.

Until the end of this stage, he does not begin to be aware of the "I" and he usually thinks that he and Mom are the same thing.

At six months, a very important takeoff is seen in the interaction with adults and he begins to attract the attention of his parents in a more conscious way: babbling, shouting, smiles, movements of joy.

Although each baby is different, at six months it is already common that they do not wake up so much at night, doing 8 to 10 hours at a stretch. This is because the baby's liver can already store more glucose and can go longer without eating. It is important to rest during the day with one or two 1-2 hour naps if the baby demands them.

Feeding takes up a large part of the time. If the mother breastfeeds him, a large part of the day will be devoted to feeding her child.

You should see your pediatrician:

• If the baby has a very irritable behavior: he cries most of the time and it takes a lot to be comforted.
• If it is a very inactive baby: with more than three months it spends all day sleeping and without demanding your attention.
• If he does not stare, stammer, or smile at three months.