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Gross motor skills at 5 months
Around 5 months, your baby gets stronger. He now sits with support. If he didn’t do it yet, he starts to turn over from back to stomach and vice versa. Be careful ! To avoid falling, take good care where you put it and do not leave it for a moment when it is lying on the changing table.
At this age, little ones love to grab their toes to put them in their mouths. Your child also gains in tone. Lying on his stomach, he pushes on his arms, and standing, when he is supported, he loves to bounce on the ground with his feet. Now he is holding his head straight without support. Since last month, he also turns his head when he hears a noise.
Fine motor skills at 5 months
Around the age of 5 months, gripping, that is to say the act of grasping objects, becomes voluntary. Indeed, at this stage, your baby’s address is developing. His hand is the extension of his eyes. This is occulomanual coordination. Observe your toddler as he tries to grab objects that are out of his reach.
To follow step by step the motor evolution of your baby, consult our file “The psychomotricity of Baby”.
Language and comprehension at 5 months
Your baby’s communication improves. Remember that toddlers love to make conversation. Talk to him as often as possible. Language side, whether happy or unhappy, he babbles to express oneself. It makes more and more noises and tries to reproduce what you make. Besides, he loves to listen to the little sounds that come out of his throat. Do not hesitate to congratulate him to encourage him. Your baby also mimics the expressions on your face. At this stage, most children recognize their name. If not, don’t worry! This may vary depending on the babies.
5 months: the awakening of the senses
He discovers the world by touching it. This is why he brings the objects to his mouth. And when you hand him a toy, he starts grabbing it for fun.
Your baby’s games at 5 months
Your child sees and recognizes colors as clearly as you do. He also sees in relief: it is the “binocular” vision.
To challenge your child’s hearing, small sound toys are welcome.
Don’t know how to entertain your little one? Pick ideas for activities and games in: “Playing with Baby: What activities to do with a toddler?” “
At this point, you communicate easily with your little one. And to your delight, he is showing more and more affection. Your child is also attentive to everything and everyone. He is now interested in the people he meets. He laughs as soon as he is asked and has fun with nothing. But he gets tired quickly.
Your baby’s health at 5 months
Your baby takes an average of 100 to 150 g per week. At the age of 5 months, children are about 64 cm tall and weigh nearly 6,7 kg. The size of the cranial perimeter is on average 42 cm.
This month, the first teeth may appear. In some even, the very first tooth can grow as early as the third month. Your doctor will check the condition of your toddler’s gums. If the teething are painful, he will prescribe something to relieve your child.
Take stock of his first teeth, to better manage your toddler’s teething.
Vaccines
At 5 months, the first series of vaccines is over. However, to avoid any oversights, take stock of your baby’s vaccination with the pediatrician during a small check-up.
Feeding your baby at 5 months
You start to prepare for weaningof your little one. Your baby drinks 800 ml of milk per day, divided into 4 feedings. At night, she may not be hungry for 6 or even 8 hours at a time.
If your baby is bottle-fed, you switch to 2nd age milk and start slowly. food diversification. Indeed, it can now digest foods other than milk. For now, 2 to 3 teaspoons of cooked vegetables, mixed with its milk, are enough, without adding salt.
It is better to offer your child only one new food at a time to know his food preferences. Also know that there is no allergy to vegetables. Precautions will come later, with the introduction of fish and nuts next month.
You can also start to feed him with a teaspoon.
Questions about food diversification? You will find out everything thanks to our article “The golden rules of diversification”.
Your baby’s sleep at 5 months
Your baby should have acquired a regular sleep pattern and schedule. He probably sleeps all night. If this is not the case, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor. He will provide you with valuable advice to overcome this sometimes difficult course.
Your child is awake most of the day. In general, at this age, toddlers still have a small nap in the morning, longer in the afternoon, or vice versa. They also often take a nap in the evening.
If you haven’t already, teach your baby to fall asleep without your help. At first, he may cry for a while, before falling asleep. Kindly protect your baby’s rest avoiding all external stimuli (lights, sounds, etc.).
As a reminder, for the health of your little one, his bed should not be located near the window or the radiator.
Learn how to decipher your child’s nights with our article “Better understanding baby’s sleep”.