Baby Development: 5 Month Old

Your 5 month old baby Month 5 development sees a great deal of progress in the senses and reflexes as wellas the social and mental departments, with baby's strength increasing as each day passes by.

Baby Development Milestones Month 5At a Glance

Week 17 Read Full Article May make swimming motions, resulting in movement around his crib May be ready to start solid foods Can distinguish between smells May hold object between index and second fingers Has responsive periods of 1 hour or more Is interested in making new sounds Laughs when playing May cry if playing is disrupted May interrupt feedings with play	Week 18 Read Full Article Balances head steadily in different positions Brings feet to mouth Grasp is steadier Plays with rattle Can squeal, grunt and make 'raspberry' sound Smiles and vocalizes to gain attention and to make social contact
Week 19 Read Full Article Lifts both arms and feet while lying on stomach Raises hand near object Brings object to mouth Utters vowel sounds and a few consonants Likes toplay at meal times	Week 20 Read Full Article Aims well when reaching May be able to hold bottle with both hands Wants to touch hold turn shake and mouth objects Deliberately imitates sounds and movements Imitates facial expressons Waves arms to be picked up

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Baby Development: 5 Month Old

Baby Development Milestones Month 5At a Glance