A 6-month-old baby is also developing stronger muscles — head control is a must at this point. He should also be eating solids (if you haven’t introduced them yet, talk with your doctor about it).

It's your baby's 6-month checkup! WebMD tells you what your pediatrician will look for and questions you'll want to ask.

From play boxes to multifunctional mats to adorable stuffies, we’ve rounded up all the best baby toys for 0-6 months to support their development.

Your 6-month-old baby should be smiling, laughing, and babbling away (“ma-ma,” “ba-ba”). To help them learn the language, read stories together every night.