Although most babies start eating solids around 6 months of age baby food can be started anywhere between 4 months to 8 months.
													
																	Baby first 6 months. 
									
	
		
	
																	It covers milestones and development sleeping babycare immunisation reminders feeding and more. 
																	I ll spend per. 
																	Ongoing costs childcare. 
																	Every baby is different. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Can t sit on her own. 
																	By now she should have at least doubled her birth weight. 
																	I plan to breastfeed. 
																	All babies develop differently and some babies may be more ready to start eating solids than others. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Doesn t reach for objects. 
																	Beginning to sit without support is one of many developmental milestones that 6 month old babies reach. 
																	Per month x months i ll use an occasional babysitter. 
																	Although it can vary babies tend to gain around 4 7 oz per week in the first 4 6 months. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Weight gain then slows slightly. 
																	But don t worry if it doesn t happen until later. 
																	Learn about the other milestones here. 
																	Despite the temptation to buy all the wonderful baby clothes and gadgets available a few basics are all you and your baby need. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Each child develops at her own pace but talk to your child s doctor if your baby. 
																	Here s a checklist for the essential baby items to put on your registry. 
																	X 12 months wipes per month x 12 months feeding. 
																	Can t hold her head steady. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Seems very stiff or floppy. 
																	Skip the stuff you don t need and ensure you re prepared for your baby s first year. 
																	Your baby s first year may cost. 
																	Babies grow and gain weight the fastest within the first 6 months of life. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	0 per month x 12 months formula. 
																	During the first few months of life your baby was growing at a rate of about 1 to 2 pounds a month. 
																	Babies don t really need a lot of gear the first few weeks at home. 
																	I won t be paying for regular childcare. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	By 6 months she may be ready to start solid food. 
																	Doesn t respond to noises or smiles. 
																	Baby s first year guide this is a month by month guide to your baby s first year. 
																	At 6 months old your baby may sprout the first tooth.