Jonathan at 6 & 7 months (Feb to Mar)

Jonathan could sit up when he was six months. From a wobbly beginner sitter, who would rest on his hands a forward props, we encourage him to raise his hands off the floor by placing his fav toys in front of him. We also had to sit on the floor with him between our oustretched legs so he uses them as "rails".

Here was Jon sitting up for the first time

His sixth month was also a turning point for him. He's raising more of his torso off the floor. He could let go off his hands and raise his feet, and rock on his belly. Sometimes he will get tired and frustrated having to use his arms and hands for support and not for play. So we had to wedge a little bolster under his chest for support.

Then Jon could pivot himself on his abdomen, which still seems stuck to the floor. We helped to encourage him by putting hos toys in front of him, so he would flip onto his belly and reach for them. While he has learnt to pivot himself, he can only propel himself backwards and not forwards....sometimes, he has to go one whole big round to get to where he wants. Funny to watch him.

He started teething during towards the end of his six months. No wonder our sleeping angel has become a night waker. The saliva faucet seems to be on too and coz of that he's sputtering. Every now and then, we woul dbe gently wiping off excess salvia to prevent drool rash. At this stage, jon's putting everything he can grab into his mouth. Fingers and toes...anything goes.

Bathtimes - ooh, how he loves them. He's splashing so much that I usually get wet too. We wonder who's giving who the bath.