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Cognitive development is the part of the child's learning that develops the child's skills and abilities based on knowledge and thought processes through their learning (Marotz, 2020).

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The social development of a child starts at birth.  The social development of a child includes having self-awareness and self-regulation with others around them.  A child needs a healthy development of their social development or it affects all other domains (Arizona’s Infant and Toddler, n.d.).

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The emotional  development of a child includes the trust and emotional security with adults and other children.  Having trust and emotional security from birth develops within their families, cultures and communities.  This then shapes the relationships throughout their lives (Arizona’s Infant and Toddler, n.d.).

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Physical development includes the physical, motor skills, and abilities that build from birth through the toddler stages.  Through this development children learn how to work their body to move and learn their different environments (Arizona’s Infant and Toddler, n.d.).

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Language development is the development of the ability to use language to communicate with others (Arizona’s Infant and Toddler, n.d.).

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For a language development milestone, your child should be able to takes turns making simple sounds with you. This is important as your child is learning how to move their tongue and mouth to make different sounds. They are watching you model as you make the sounds to copy (CDC's Developmental Milestones, 2022).

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By 6 months old, your baby should be able to roll from their tummy to their back.  With this skill they will be able to start building the muscles needed for crawling and then walking (CDC's Developmental Milestones, 2022).

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One milestone for a child at 6 months old is that they should know familiar people. Your child should recognize the difference between family and strangers at this age. This is important as they are building relationships and learning trust (CDC's Developmental Milestones, 2022).

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At 6 months of age, your child should be laughing at familiar people or toys. This is important in your child's development as they start building trust and relationships with familiar people and family they see on a daily basis (CDC's Developmental Milestones, 2022).

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One milestone a child should reach by the age of 6 months is the ability to grab a toy they want.  This builds their hand eye coordination and allows them to understand how to tell their body what they want to do (CDC's Developmental Milestones, 2022).

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1. When you baby is on the floor, place toys close and encourage your child to reach for the toys.

2.  When looking at what toys to purchase, look for a variety of toys of that are all different sizes, shapes, colors and textures.  These differences will help your baby learn and explore (Arizona’s Infant and Toddler Developmental, n.d.).

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1. If possible, try to have a consistent and familiar caregiver for  your baby.

2.  Set time aside to make sure you are holding, hugging, talking, and singing to your baby daily (Arizona’s Infant and Toddler Developmental, n.d.).

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1. When the baby is upset, tend to your baby’s body language and cues to meet your baby’s needs.

2.  When it is time to feed your baby, be sure to talk to your baby in soothing, soft, and reassuring tone (Arizona’s Infant and Toddler Developmental, n.d.).

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1. During playtime, lay a blanket out on the floor in a safe and open area.  This allows your baby to experience open spaces.

2. When playing with your baby, encourage your child to hold and grasp your finger while playing (Arizona’s Infant and Toddler Developmental, n.d.).

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1. Say your baby's name as often as possible.  Say their name when you greet them and talk to them throughout the day.

2. Be conscience with your vocabulary and repeat familiar words and any gestures that relate to  your actions when taking to your child.  Repetition is important for learning (Arizona’s Infant and Toddler Developmental, n.d.).