Socialising 6 month old

[SillyHazelSwan]

My baby is 6 month old, we go out everyday with her to new places but should I be socialising her with other babies?
I don’t want to put her in nursery as I don’t feel comfortable leaving her with people I don’t know until she can talk but at what age should she be socialising with other babies and children? She is watching other children and people when we are out and we don’t not have any other children in our family.

I wouldn't worry, babies aren't generally very interested in other babies. Mine didn't start to care about other kids till they were at least 2.5.

Could you do with socialising with other mums of young babies though? When my first was 6 months I found the company of other mums was a lifeline.

She doesn't need it but you do! Get yourself to a mother and baby group, or baby signing, or baby music or anything. I promise you'll thank me later!

Yes, find a baby/toddler group. We couldn't for various reasons (including covid) and my son is nearly three and VERY socially anxious. It's definitely best to get them used to other kids from early on

Babies don’t socialise with each other. As long as you are getting out and about, chatting and singing to her then that’s perfect.