TUMBUH KEMBANG ANAK USIA 6-9 BULAN: Harus Bisa Apa Saja Ya?

Summary

This video guides parents through the development milestones of babies aged 6 to 9 months. It covers key motor skills such as sitting, standing, crawling, and walking with support, as well as fine motor skills like holding objects, drawing, and playing with floating toys. It also delves into language and social development, emphasizing how babies start recognizing and responding to words and interactions. Parents are encouraged to stimulate their child's growth through play and communication, while also being mindful of potential red flags in motor, social, language, and cognitive development. The video provides essential tips to track the baby's progress and ensure healthy development.

Takeaways

• 😀 Babies aged 6-9 months can learn to sit up independently and support themselves with their hands.
• 😀 By this age, babies may start to stand up with assistance, such as holding onto a piece of furniture or a parent's hands.
• 😀 Babies will begin to walk with support and may rely on furniture or adults to help them move.
• 😀 Crawling becomes a major developmental milestone, with babies starting to move toward toys or objects they want to reach.
• 😀 Fine motor skills begin to develop, such as playing with toys, holding items like crayons, and even experimenting with simple instruments like drums.
• 😀 Babies start transferring objects from one hand to the other and learning how to put items into containers.
• 😀 Social development includes the ability to wave goodbye and say simple words like 'mama' or 'dada.'
• 😀 At this stage, babies begin recognizing objects and names, and they can point to things when prompted.
• 😀 Babies typically gain around 450 grams per month, with an increase in height and head circumference of at least 1.5 cm and 0.5 cm per month, respectively.
• 😀 Parents should consult a doctor if their baby exhibits any red flags, such as not rolling over, sitting up, or showing interest in social interaction or speech development.
• 😀 Regular health check-ups are important to track physical and developmental milestones, ensuring the baby’s growth aligns with expected patterns.

Q & A

What are the first motor skills that babies between 6 to 9 months typically develop?

Babies between 6 to 9 months typically begin to sit up with support, then progress to sitting upright independently. They also start to learn how to stand with support and may begin crawling.

How can parents help stimulate their baby to learn to stand or walk?

Parents can stimulate their baby to stand by holding their hands and gently pulling them up. They can also encourage the baby to hold onto furniture like a sofa or bed to support themselves as they stand. Once the baby begins to walk with support, parents can continue to encourage walking by holding the baby’s hands.

What are the signs that a baby is starting to develop fine motor skills?

At this age, babies begin to explore fine motor skills like banging objects together, such as with a toy drum, holding crayons or pencils to make marks, and transferring objects from one hand to the other.

How can parents help their baby develop early language skills?

Parents can help by naming objects and pictures in colorful books to the baby. Even though babies may not speak at this age, hearing words helps with language comprehension. They can also encourage babies to point to things while naming them.

What are some common social milestones for babies between 6 to 9 months?

Social milestones include babies beginning to recognize familiar faces, waving 'bye-bye,' and responding to social cues such as eye contact. They may also start avoiding interactions with strangers and showing preference for familiar people.

What is the expected growth rate for babies aged 6 to 9 months?

Babies in this age range typically gain 450 grams in weight, 1.5 cm in height, and at least 0.5 cm in head circumference per month.

What should parents do if their baby shows signs of developmental delay?

If a baby shows signs like not being able to sit up, roll over, stand, or walk with support, or displays weakness in limbs, parents should consult a doctor to rule out any developmental issues.

What are some warning signs related to social and cognitive development?

Warning signs include a baby avoiding eye contact, not smiling, showing little interest in interacting with others, or not exploring their surroundings. If the baby is not responding to their name or engaging in vocalizations like babbling, it may indicate a delay.

How can parents help develop their baby’s ability to point and identify objects?

Parents can encourage pointing by showing a picture book or toys and naming the items. When the baby begins to understand, parents can ask, 'Where is the car?' and encourage the baby to point to it.

What should parents do if their baby does not show interest in their environment or toys?

If a baby shows little interest in their environment or toys, parents should observe if the baby is engaging in other behaviors such as babbling or showing other signs of distress. If these behaviors persist, a consultation with a doctor is recommended to assess their cognitive and social development.