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Developmental milestones record - 6 months

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Alternative Names   

Normal childhood growth milestones - 6 months; Childhood growth milestones - 6 months; Growth milestones for children - 6 months

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This article describes the skills and growth targets for 6-month-old infants.

Information    Return to top

Physical and motor-skill markers:

Sensory and cognitive markers:

Play recommendations:

Update Date: 2/27/2008

Updated by: Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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