The developmental stages of the baby from 6 to 12 months require attention and care that match the unique characteristics of this age. To basic needs such as love, touch, attention, and spending quality time with the baby, new needs now arise and emerge - such as supervision and response to physical actions.

During this age period, especially in the 6-9 months range, there is rapid development in the baby's ability to move. The baby freely rolls from stomach to back and from back to stomach, and it is important to ensure that they turn to both sides (right and left). It's advisable to lay the baby on a hard surface like a rug or an activity mat to start moving their body. Dress them in comfortable clothes that facilitate mobility, preferably avoiding socks when the weather allows, to prevent slipping. Also, after the baby begins to move, supervision is needed when they start rolling and crawling.

During this period, the baby gains better control over their hands: in directing hand movements, transferring objects, holding two objects simultaneously, releasing an object, picking up small items. Therefore, it's important to provide them with various types of objects to explore, but also to ensure safety and pay attention to the types of objects they have access to. For instance, offer them a toy while they are holding something, so they learn to release an object, or allow them to hold food like a slice of bread while eating. Encourage the baby to experience holding an object, putting a toy in their mouth, transferring an object from hand to hand, dropping an object in one hand and taking another, inserting and removing small objects into larger ones, pressing a button to cause an action (to learn about cause and effect).

Around 7 months, the baby can sit, eat a cracker by themselves, make initial speech sounds (syllables - ga ga ga ba ba ba), look for an object that fell, pick up a raisin, turn towards a sound.

There are periods that require more attention from the parents. For example, when the baby begins to put objects in their mouth out of curiosity, allow them to put large toys in their mouth but be cautious of small parts and dangerous objects. When the baby starts to develop mobility and learns to walk, they need to be closely supervised.

However, supervision should never come at the expense of activity – provide a facilitating environment without fear, and in situations that require it, when they fall or cry, respond, hold, and hug them without hesitating to comfort.

During the period of 5-7 months, fear of strangers begins to develop, usually lasting until about 14-16 months. This fear reflects the child's ability to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar faces, and it's important to accept it as a normal phenomenon, offering help and consideration.

From 6 to 9 months, language begins to be expressed more intensively. At this stage, it's beneficial to talk and describe actions, read stories, and choose rhymes or songs that you enjoy. The parent's enjoyment helps the baby connect, and regularly repeating the same songs or rhymes will assist in learning.

Many children begin to say correct words at this age. If the baby communicates, it's good to communicate back, which will help them open up and encourage them to continue. If they say words incorrectly, such as "tata" instead of "grandma", there's no need to correct them. On the other hand, it's important to use the correct words and say "grandma". Encourage them and acknowledge the use of the word: "Right! Grandma". Songs, short and clear sentences like "Where are we going?" will help them absorb the language at a pace that suits them. It's recommended to talk about a wide range of topics – what they are doing, what they are thinking, and also what they are feeling. Use nouns – instead of saying "bring that", say: "please bring the blue ball". Express feelings like "you're sad because mom left", using short and clear sentences that reflect their feelings and emotions and help them recognize them.

Developing correct sleeping habits also involves a process of preparing for sleep. At young ages, babies need touch and caressing to help them transition to sleep, and there's no need to worry about 'spoiling' them. Accompanying the baby to sleep will help them get used to the transition between wakefulness and sleep, making the process of falling asleep simpler and smoother. Sleep should be in a fixed place, in a calm environment, and at regular hours.

In conclusion, this period is accompanied by developmental processes, some of which are painful and fraught with difficulties. It is our place to follow the baby and provide loving and comforting support through all these challenges, without pushing too hard but also without skipping stages of trial and error. A caregiver's watchful eye is important both for maintaining the baby's physical safety and for creating an environment of sharing and trust that will build greater personal and emotional confidence.