Baby milestones 1-6 months

Little Pi is growing fast. He is getting so heavy these days that my arm often hurts at the end of the day. I really love his chubby little face
 
He is getting stronger, unfortunately he is one of those babies who doesn't like tummy time, which means he doesn't get the neck strengthening practice that he should. I try and give him a bit of tummy time of me and on his mat, but he only tolerates it for a few minutes.
He smiles a lot though and it is so nice to see him look at you and give a huge smile. He knows who we are and it is an amazing feeling. Below is a bit of a list of the things that babies should be able to do, month by month. Pi seems to be an average learner- which is fine for me. To me, I am happiest that his gas troubles are mostly behind us... Yay!

Mastered Skills (most children can do)	Emerging Skills (half of children can do)	Advanced Skills (a few children can do)
Child's Age : One month
Lifts head Responds to sound Stares at faces	Follows objects Ooohs and ahhs Can see black-and-white patterns	Smiles Laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle
Child's Age : Two months
Vocalises sounds - gurgling and cooing Follows objects Holds head up for short periods	Smiles responsively, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle Movements become smoother	Holds head steady Bears weight on legs May lift head and shoulder (mini-pushup)
Child's Age : Three months
Laughs Holds head steady Recognises your face and scent	Squeals, gurgles, coos Recognises your voice Does mini-pushups	Turns towards loud sounds Can bring hands together and may bat at toys Can roll over
Child's Age : Four months
Holds head up steadily Can bear weight on legs Coos when you talk to him	Can grasp a toy Reaches out for objects Can roll over	Imitates speech sounds - baba, dada May cut first tooth
Child's Age : Five months
Can distinguish between bold colours Can roll over Amuses himself by playing with hands and feet	Turns towards new sounds Recognises own name May be ready for solids.	May sit momentarily without support Mouths objects Stranger anxiety may begin
Child's Age : Six months
Turns towards sounds and voices Imitates sounds, blows bubbles Rolls in both directions	Reaches for objects and mouths them Sits without support Is ready for solids	May lunge forward or start crawling May jabber or combine syllables May drag object towards himself