🗓️ First 6 Months of Life
The first six months of your baby’s life are filled with incredible growth, development, and connection. From your baby’s first smile to holding up their head and rolling over—every moment matters.
At FlowPath Laboratories, we believe in empowering parents to celebrate these milestones while also paying attention to signs that support and monitoring may be needed.
1. Monthly Milestones: What to Expect
Month 1–2:
• – Recognizes your voice
• – Lifts head briefly during tummy time
• – Begins to follow objects with eyes
• – Starts to coo and make sounds
Month 3–4:
• – Smiles socially
• – Brings hands to mouth
• – Pushes down on legs when feet are on a firm surface
• – Begins to babble
Month 5–6:
• – Rolls over from tummy to back and back to tummy
• – Reaches for toys
• – Responds to own name
• – Begins to sit with support
📌 Remember: every baby develops at their own pace. Use milestones as guides—not pressure.
2. Growth Monitoring at Wellness Visits
• – Weight and height
• – Head circumference
• – Reflexes and motor skills
• – Vision and hearing signs
• – Feeding patterns
đź©ş FlowPath Laboratories can assist with iron checks, metabolic screening, or thyroid testing if your doctor recommends it.
3. Immunization Schedule Reminder
• – 6-week vaccines
• – 10-week vaccines
• – 14-week vaccines
• – 6-month vaccines
âś… Keep the Road to Health Booklet updated and bring it to every visit.
4. Early Warning Signs to Discuss with Your Doctor
• – Doesn’t make eye contact by 2–3 months
• – Seems overly stiff or floppy
• – Doesn’t smile by 3 months
• – Doesn’t respond to loud sounds
• – Isn’t trying to roll or reach by 6 months
đź‘‚ Early detection helps in supporting developmental challenges effectively.
5. Encouraging Healthy Development at Home
• – Daily tummy time
• – Singing and talking to baby
• – Letting baby explore different textures
• – Responding to your baby’s coos and smiles
🧠A strong emotional bond fuels strong cognitive growth.
FlowPath: Monitoring More Than Just Numbers
At FlowPath Laboratories, we understand that early months are foundational. We offer support through:
– Newborn screening
– Growth-related blood tests
– Paediatric-friendly services
– Parent education resources
Because the first six months set the tone for the years to come.
