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Your baby has developed alot during the past few months. Because she is now able to roll around and may be able to `wriggle` it is time to childproof your home if you have not already done it. It is important that you take the time to make sure all dangerous objects are out of reach for your baby. Baby gates can be installed at doorways that are dangerous for your baby to enter. All cabinets and drawers should have locks on them. If your baby is messing with something that he should not have, redirect him to another safe area or give him something that is appropriate for him to play with. Never spank his hands or yell at him- he does not know what he is doing at this point.

If your baby does not go to daycare, think about joining a playgroup. Not only is good for him, it is also good for you! Playgroups usually have other moms and babies that you can and your child can relate to. Your baby will enjoy the company of the other babies and they all can learn from each other! Get to know the other moms in the group- they will be excellent sources of information and advice if it is ever needed.

At this point, your baby might start to develop fear around strangers. Let her get used to new people on her own timing and do not force her to be with someone she is aftaid of. She might also develop separation anxiety. This is normal and it is okay. When you leave your baby, tell her that you will be back and give her a quick hig and kiss. Never sneak out on her- this can cause your baby to lose trust in you.

Babies at this age like toys that make noise. Because some babies will begin to pull themselves up on their hands and knees, you should remove crib toys and mobiles from the bed. Your baby will become very interested in toys that she can bang together, suck on, chew on, put together and touch. Daily interaction with her with help her develop the best. Enjoy playing with your baby and praise her when she learns something new! Your baby has good aim when she reaches for something- but, everything she grabs still goes in her mouth! Challenge your baby's memory with simple games of peek-a-boo and hiding/revealing objects. She will begin to understand that items still exist even though you can not see them.

At five months old, he loves to suck on his hands and possibly his feet. He likes when you read to him, talk to him, sing to him and hold him. He will watch your lips when you talk and try to immitate you. Give him a chance to do so. He understands his name and likes to listen to music. He babbles constantly and can say different sounds. Repeat the sounds back to him when he talks to you. Some month old babies will be able to sit without support for a few moments.

All babies are born with a particular type of temperament. Each baby is different and their likes and dislikes vary. Babies with challenging temperaments need their parents to be patient and calm. It is important that you understand what your babies like and dislike so that you know how to handle challenging situations.

Some babies are ready to take a cup at five months. If you are nursing, pump and put the breastmilk inside of her cup occasionally. It is still very important that you continue to nurse your baby often. When trying new foods, try one food for a week before introducing another one. This will eliminate the guess work if allergies develop.

Developmental Milestones 5 Months Old

Physical

• May sit with assistance
• Your baby will extend her arms and legs and arch her back when placed on her stomach
• Can lift head and shoulder when placed on his back
• Can bounce up and down if you hold her under the arms and let her balance her legs on your thighs
• Easily brings a toy to her mouth
• Shows more signs of being ready for solids
• Can spot small objects
• Holds heady steady when sitting upright
• Continues to perfect rolling over
• May be able to stand with support for brief periods of time

Intellectual

• Your baby has learned how to hold his own bottle-don't prop him though.
• Likes to blow raspberries
• Likes to make bubbles
• Adding sounds to her language collection
• Enjoys simple cause and effect games-she may drop objects to watch you pick them up
• Giggles and laughs more often
• Begins to distinguish softer colors
• Realizes where sounds come from and will turn towards a new sound
• Minics sounds and gestures
• Babbles

Emotional

• Still enjoys cuddling at feedings
• Your baby likes to watch you talk
• Easily distractable
• Shows a stong attachment to main caregiver, parents and siblings
• Cries when you leave the room
• May give hugs and kisses
• Your baby will laugh at funny expressions

Age Appropriate Toys

• Exersaucers can be introduced
• Musical toys
• Cause and effect toys
• Books
• Teethers
• Balls
• Plastic keys
• Lighted toys
• Stuffed animals
• Continued play of play gyms and activity mats
• Rattles
• Toys to grasp on

Comments:

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sarahsmurfette - Thursday, 19 Nov
2beauts, you know why I went with it for so long? Because 3 docs didn't find it. It was the fourth who finally told me I was hurting for a reason. Isn't that ridiculous?! I kept going because I knew something wasn't right, I knew this was outside of normal recovery, in fact ridiculously outside of normal. My husband and I aren't allowed to have sex now for 6 weeks at least. Til the new year basically. Yikes. And I know I'll be scared about it, maybe by our anniversary we'll get it on (Jan 5th). And yes, kegels were sore to do for me too. Shoot, standing in one place was sore for me.

junebaby2009 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Gavin will be 5 months tomorrow. Wow! Getting close to a half a year. Where does the time go? Gavin started rolling over from his tummy to back and now doesn't do it very often at all, he is great at rolling over from back to belly now though. I went to make coffee this morning put down the little guy on the floor with some toys came back a couple minutes later and he moved several feet from where he was. I wish I could have seen how he did it. If I can get him to balance just right he can sit for about a half a minute then he toppels over. I just cant wait to put him in a grocery cart, it will make life soooo much easier.

2beauts - Wednesday, 18 Nov
sarahsmurfette, I KNOW!!!! Isn't it amazing how quickly you feel better? Now you can start to think about getting back into it with your hubby :) I didn't even realize that it was hurting to do Kegels until after they took off the granuloma. I can't believe you went this long with it!!!! You poor thing!

sarahsmurfette - Wednesday, 18 Nov
2beauts, I'm already feeling so much better it's ridiculous. I realize now how much I had been hurting and how it was effecting nearly all aspects of my life. What a miracle, and i'm trying to attach isaiah to me as often as possible to try and help my milk supply stay the way it's been. That you used premarin successfully while breastfeeding is an encouragement. So thank you. I'm glad to know there are people going thru the same.

sarahsmurfette - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Isaiah is my second child and he's developing possibly faster than my daughter did. But you are right though, each child is different.

lyssie - Wednesday, 18 Nov
My son is not rolling over very much. He has rolled from tummy to back but not really trying to go from back to tummy. He isn't really babbling at all though. My daughter was much more developed at this age but I guess each baby is different...and I suspect it may have to do with the fact he is a second child...???

ivy-62209 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Anyone else's LO not sitting up on their own yet? My girl is great at rolling over, and is starting to make moves towards crawling (bringing her knees up under her and trying to push off) but she can't sit up on her own yet.

Legacy of the Trinity - Wednesday, 18 Nov
I agree with Phatbaby.... or as an extra umph have him work for what he wants. Have him save an allowance or earned money to at least pay for partial of something that he wants. I think when you start using your own money for things you tend to pay better attention to where you put them and are more careful.

phatbaby57 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
verom-i don't have older kids but i was always like your son. I still spend more time than i care to admit looking for stuff and i still find little surprise money in coat and pants pockets. anyhow, my mom never would replace whatever it was that i lost. that was the worst punishmet. plus typically whenever i asked for the next big thing she would remind me of the last thing i lost and suspend the new gadget purchase for a few extra months as a little extra reminder. I guess it didn't work great for me but I have become an expert of finding my stuff and retracing my steps.

2beauts - Tuesday, 17 Nov
sarahsmurfette, i used premarin after my granuloma was removed about 6 weeks pp. no big deal. Still bfing with no interruptions. Glad to hear the surgery went well. you will be feeling much better in no time!

sarahsmurfette - Tuesday, 17 Nov
My surgery today was extremely easy. It was a perineal revision to remove the granuloma that developed from my stitches after Isaiah was born. I feel great (partially from medication). I have to be on topical estrogen for a while as this heals. I really hope this won't hurt my milk supply, and using estrogen of any kind makes me nervous due to strong family history of both heart disease and breast cancer. I need to use it to help me heal, but it makes me nervous. Has anyone used topical estrogen (premarin) before?

verom02 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
ooooo i'm so mad at my 9 yr old son. He's a good kid but so forgetfull. I just bought him an mp3 player for his birthday on saturday and he already lost it. Gets me so mad that he doesn't take care of his things. To all you ladies with older children, any suggestion on how to punish him so that he will learn to take better care of his things???

dahlia - Tuesday, 17 Nov
My guy will be 6 months in a week and he only rolls from belly to back. He can't quite figure out back to belly, although he hangs out on his sides quite a bit. He also sits up anassisted (unless he's getting tired and he'll fall backwards...TG for boppy pillows!). Every baby develops at different times, so don't worry about it! Just make sure that your baby is given enough floor/tummy time to try to practice.

Legacy of the Trinity - Monday, 16 Nov
Trinacy isn't rolling over either, but she sits unassisted, so rolling over is ancient history. I know she can do it, because I have seen her, but she prefers to sit or have me hold her hands while she walks around. Maybe she'll even walk before rolling lol

onebaby - Monday, 16 Nov
sarahsmurfette - good luck for your surgery, hope all goes well xx

sarahsmurfette - Monday, 16 Nov
My surgery is tomorrow and i'm scared out of my mind.

druash - Monday, 16 Nov
Eli is long and lanky very hard to fit a baby like that :(

NavyMommy09 - Monday, 16 Nov
My son is rolling over yet either. He's been sitting up though, that seems to be what he wants to work on. He likes to sit on my lap and reach for his toes. He's quite proud of himself when he sits there for awhile. But I am noticing when he sleeps, he wiggles all over his crib so I have a suspicion he's going to rollover one night in his sleep.

MieKitty - Monday, 16 Nov
My baby turned 5 months on friday the 13th and surprised me by saying dada! I thought for sure he'd say mama, because when he's hungry it sounds like maaaa lol. Now he says dada and baba often aw

MieKitty - Monday, 16 Nov
Navy, I think I'm going to take a walk w/my son too today! Its a shame its its getting so cold soon. I love the sun.

2beauts - Sunday, 15 Nov
13years, I sometimes get a burning pain from my armpit down to my nipple. Is that what the pain is like. My doctor and lactation consultant have no explanation for it, but massage in a hot bath helps, and also nursing more frequently on that side.

2beauts - Sunday, 15 Nov
jenmorgan, my lo has just turned six months and is not rolling over. My son was 7-8 mo before he rolled over consistently, so I'm not worried :)

jenmorgan1981 - Sunday, 15 Nov
my son is 5 months and not rolling over.... anyone else there? what can i do?

13yearslater - Sunday, 15 Nov
Hi ladies, I have not been on in a while and I hope everyone and their LO's are doing good. My LO is almost 5 mnths old and is EBF. One of my breast hurts down to the my nipple. Has anyone had this happen before. THere is no reddness, hotness or swelling. It just started today,i was thinking clogged milk duct, or mastitis or thrush but i don't have nay other symptoms. if anyone has ahd or heard of this will you let me know. thanks ladies

NavyMommy09 - Sunday, 15 Nov
After a week of rain, we finally got a nice day so I took by DS out for a stroller ride. He loved it soo much...and then he fell asleep. It won't be much longer and these pretty autumn days are over and we'll be stuck in the house until next spring :( ..and I feel you're paid about finding stuff to fit. I had to buy him 12 month stuff today, all of the 6-9 month stuff is getting too small. It's sad, I just started putting him in these clothes the beginning of october and now there all getting too small. Where is my little baby going and who is this big boy I'm growing? lol

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