The Best Five Products to Buy for Your Six-Month-Old

Around six months old, most babies are ready to try solid foods—making it the perfect time to bring a high chair into the mix if you haven’t already. The Mockingbird High Chair's sleek design looks good with just about home decor style, and the removable tray and infant seat means it grows with your baby into their toddler years and beyond. And parents love that the tray is dishwasher safe, so it's super easy to clean (and won't stain!).

Your baby may be making big strides with eating, but don’t break out the fancy dinner plates just yet. Instead, stick to dishware that's unbreakable and (at least mostly) mess-proof. This set is made from soft, food-grade silicone, and each innovative piece is smartly designed with new eaters in mind:

• One plate/placemat combo that suctions to a high chair tray or table to keep messes in check. It also features a bowl with a rounded lip to help tiny fingers scoop food more easily.

• Two baby-friendly spoons specially designed to encourage lip closure and sensory bumps to prevent baby accidentally triggering their gag reflex.

• One open cup with a non-slip grip, a weighted base and tactile bumps for stability.

Around six months old, many babies start showing signs of new teeth coming in, and you'll want to be prepared with something safe for them to chew on. At the same time, it’s also a good opportunity to introduce a toothbrush and start building healthy oral care habits.

This funky little banana-shaped teether is a parent-favorite for good reason. Made from soft, flexible silicone, it’s gentle on sore gums and safe for self-soothing. The looped banana peel handles are easy for little hands to hold. And those soft bristles introduce baby to the idea of teeth-brushing in a gentle, low-stress way.

Six-month-olds are nothing if not super curious. They’re hitting major developmental milestones, building stronger head control and better hand-eye coordination and are primed to explore the world around them—so they need a safe, stimulating place to play. An activity center can be a great addition to your playroom right around this time, and the Explore and More checks all the right boxes.

The clean, modern aesthetic stands out (unlike most activity centers), and it’s packed with over 25 developmentally appropriate activities—like a musical, light-up piano, a peek-a-boo owl and a bead and spinner toy—without being overwhelming. The seat bounces and swivels for added fun, and it converts from a self-contained play space to a play station for cruisers and then a toddler table, making it a great long-term investment.

At six months old, your baby is making big leaps in their fine motor skills and cognitive development, and the right toys can encourage and support those milestones and bring the fun. This set from Pearhead comes with six different toys that encourage sensory exploration and motor skill development, including a plush tissue box filled with colorful scarves, a wooden shapes puzzle, eight stacking cups and more.