Your Baby's

3 - 6 Months Journey

Your baby is growing, moving and discovering more every day.

Here’s what to expect as they become stronger, more curious and interactive.

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Make time for play and connection.
Talk, sing and play together — every little interaction supports your baby’s growing skills.
Month 4 Month 5 Month 6

Month 4

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♥ What to expect
  • Baby is becoming more alert and curious about the world.
  • Wake windows may become longer.
  • Baby may start reaching for toys and objects.
  • Sleep patterns may change as development progresses.
♡ Tips for you
  • Continue supervised tummy time every day.
  • Offer simple toys that are easy to grasp.
  • Talk, sing and respond to baby's sounds.
  • Follow baby's cues for feeding, play and sleep.
✓ Milestones
  • Holds head more steadily.
  • May laugh or squeal.
  • Brings hands to the mouth.
  • Tracks moving objects more smoothly.

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Baby Rattle

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Month 5

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♥ What to expect
  • Baby may become more interested in reaching and grabbing.
  • Movement and coordination continue improving.
  • Baby may enjoy more interactive play.
  • You may notice more babbling and vocal sounds.
♡ Tips for you
  • Place safe toys slightly out of reach to encourage movement.
  • Read simple picture books together.
  • Give baby plenty of floor play time.
  • Keep small objects out of reach as grabbing increases.
✓ Milestones
  • Reaches for toys.
  • May roll from tummy to back.
  • Makes more varied sounds.
  • Recognises familiar people more clearly.

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Activity Gym

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Month 6

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♥ What to expect
  • Baby is becoming increasingly active and social.
  • Some babies may begin showing readiness for solids.
  • Baby may spend more time sitting with support.
  • Hands and mouth are important ways of exploring.
♡ Tips for you
  • Speak with your healthcare professional about starting solids.
  • Offer safe sitting practice with support.
  • Baby-proof areas baby can reach.
  • Continue plenty of talking, reading and interactive play.
✓ Milestones
  • May roll in both directions.
  • May sit briefly with support.
  • Responds to familiar voices and sounds.
  • Passes toys between hands.

Helpful pick

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Baby Feeding Set

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More smiles, more movement and new discoveries every day.

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♥ Every baby develops at their own pace. Speak with your healthcare professional if you have any concerns about feeding, growth or development.