10 Growth Tips for 6-Month Olds | Total Communication

10 Ways to Support Your Child’s Growth from 6 Months | Total Communication

The first few years of life shape everything that comes after how we learn, connect, and grow. Even as early as 6 months, what a child sees, hears, and feels begins to leave a lasting mark. And as a parent, the small things you do every day, the way you speak, play, respond, matter more than you might realise. These early moments are powerful. They lay the foundation for a child’s future, one quiet, beautiful step at a time.

The early years of a child's life are crucial for setting the stage for future growth and learning. From as early as 6 months, there are several practices parents can adopt to support their child's holistic development.

Here are 10 areas where your everyday actions can make a real difference:

Encourage Physical Activity
At around 6 months, babies start to develop motor skills like rolling over and sitting up. Give them safe space to move freely. It’s how they build strength, coordination, and confidence.
Foster Language Development
Talk to your baby. Sing to them. Read them stories. Even if they can’t talk back yet, your voice is laying the groundwork for how they’ll speak and understand the world.
Promote Social Interaction
Let them be around other children, even if it's just for a little while. These early connections teach them how to share, wait their turn, and be part of a group.
Support Emotional Growth
Be present. When they cry, respond. When they laugh, laugh with them. These moments build the trust and safety they’ll carry into every relationship later in life.
Introduce Problem-Solving Activities
Toys that stack, sort, or fit into each other? Perfect. These little games stretch their brain and build early thinking skills.
Establish Routines
Simple routines - meals, naps, bath time give kids a sense of what to expect. That sense of rhythm helps them feel secure.
Encourage Exploration
Textures, sounds, colours, new objects. Let them explore safely. Curiosity is how they learn, and how they grow.
Monitor Developmental Milestones
You know your child best. Keep an eye on how they’re moving, communicating, and connecting. If something feels off, it’s okay to ask questions.
Limit Screen Time
The real world offers more. More play. More interaction. More growth. Keep screens minimal, especially in the early years.
Seek Professional Guidance When Needed
If you’re unsure about anything such as speech, play, behaviour, don’t wait. Reach out to the professionals. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Feeling a little unsure? That’s okay.

Every child develops differently. But early support makes all the difference. At Total Communication, we work closely with families from as early as 6 months to guide your child’s speech, language, and development, at a pace that works for them, and for you.