4-6 Months

Explore tips, milestones, and products for babies aged 4-6 months. Learn about development, feeding, and care for your growing little one.

Child Development at 6 Months: Standards and Recommendations

Half a year can be considered the first significant milestone for your little one. By this time, they have grown stronger and heavier, roughly doubling their weight since birth. Together you've navigated several developmental leaps, perhaps grown the first teeth (though that’s not certain), and mastered new motor skills. And there’s even more to come! Let’s dive into what lies ahead and what more you can expect.

March 16, 2025•Sophia Nguyen

Dreams lasting 20–40 minutes: normal or problematic?

You put the baby down for a nap, took a deep breath, poured yourself a cup of hot tea, brought a sandwich/cookie/meatball to your mouth — and then heard crying... No, you’re not imagining it. No, the sound isn't coming from outside. Yes, it’s your child crying, having woken up 20/30/40 minutes after falling asleep. What does this mean and what can you do about it?

March 16, 2025•Noah Bennett

Flat head syndrome: Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly.

This is far from a rare occurrence, and it raises significant concerns among parents. Here's what you need to know about plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, or flat head syndrome.

March 16, 2025•Sophia Nguyen

How to help an infant with colic.

In the first few months of life, a baby's digestive system undergoes several changes, which can lead to colic. Pediatrician Alla Anatolyevna Shcherbakova discusses in the article how to help the little one.

March 15, 2025•Noah Bennett

When to start introducing complementary foods to the baby. First complementary food.

Many mothers have questions about when to start solids with their infants and which foods to introduce first. It’s crucial to implement the weaning process correctly and to establish healthy eating habits for the baby. We will discuss in detail with pediatrician Alla Anatolyevna Shcherbakova, a Ph.D. from the "Mother and Child" clinic in Savelovskaya, at what age to introduce first solids, why it's important, and which first "adult" dishes to give to the child.

March 15, 2025•Liam Carter

Color of a children's chair: how to know what is normal and what is not.

The stool of healthy children doesn't always appear the same. Its characteristics typically depend on age, type of feeding, and the child's development stage. What does normal stool look like for infants? We will describe acceptable variations in color, smell, and consistency, and explore how an infant's stool may change within normal limits or raise concerns. Consultation provided by candidate of medical sciences, pediatrician Rabiat Salakhiddinovna Zainidinova.

March 15, 2025•Sophia Nguyen

Development of the nervous system in the first year of a child's life.

The central nervous system makes a phenomenal leap in the first 12 months of a baby's life. No other year will see as many changes in development. Each month, the baby acquires more skills essential for future life, and a lot during this time relies on the mother. Dr. Margarita Pavlovna Yakenko, a neurologist and candidate of medical sciences, will discuss the development of the nervous system from birth to one year, the closure of the small and large fontanelles, and how to assess a child's cognitive development.

March 15, 2025•Liam Carter

Diagnosis being addressed: congenital torticollis in newborns.

A condition of either congenital or acquired nature, in which a child has a tilted or turned head, is called torticollis. It occurs due to deformation of the bony-muscular structure of the cervical spine. In this article, we will explore the causes of this pathology in newborns, methods of diagnosis and treatment, as well as recommendations for caring for the baby and preventing torticollis. Our guide will be pediatrician and neonatologist, PhD, Rabiat Salahiddinovna Zainiddinova. Read and watch.

March 15, 2025•Olivia Patel

The baby's first celebration: Tiptoeing into the New Year.

New Year's Eve is a magical event filled with anticipation of wonders, joy, and celebration. Unlike older children, one-year-olds do not thrive in noisy gatherings and active festivities—their world is still quite small and limited to the circle of their closest loved ones. How can you properly organize a New Year's celebration with a one-year-old to maintain the festive atmosphere while considering their interests? We asked Marina Olegovna Nikolaeva, a respected educator and grandmother of four grandchildren, for advice on how to celebrate the holiday with a child. This article offers useful tips on how to make New Year's with a one-year-old special.

March 15, 2025•Emma Thompson