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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

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TutuGirl - Wednesday, 11 Nov
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ivy-62209 - Wednesday, 11 Nov
mommytoalittleprince - They also sell these brackets that allow you to mount your furniture to the walls. The fear is that your child may start to climb up them (like a shelf or dresser) and his weight may be able to tip the furniture over, onto his little body. We still need to get these, and install our top-of-stairs baby gate. I think I'm also going to get some PVC pipe so I can run the TV and cable cords in her bedroom through them and eliminate any choking hazard. (The TV is left over from when it was our office, but we kept it all in there for guests or future entertainment).

josephsmom - Wednesday, 11 Nov
mommy- I also bought bumpers to go on my coffee table in ccase he falls he wont hit his head on the sharp corners. I also put these on my entertainment center.

mommytoalittleprince - Wednesday, 11 Nov
Ya Im definitely not ready for the crawling and destroying to begin, LOL!! I know the basics of babyproofing like locks to keep the cupboards and stuff closed, stuff on the doorhandles (not yet though) and covers for the plug outlets.. Any other tips that anyone can think of? I have no clue what to buy or what to do here LOL!! :)

MieKitty - Wednesday, 11 Nov
My lil guy scoots with his feet on his back also lol. I think he's about ready to crawl ahhh... I don't wanna baby proof the house yet!! Lol

monselena - Wednesday, 11 Nov
Can all you ladies with a myspace account please do me a HUGE favor add simply divine photography to your friends list and then vote for my photo its a school with snow and it says monselena under the caption, I really want to win the $100 free print credit this girl takes awsome pics, but its a little expensaive so Please help me so I can get awsome pics of my little one Thanks in advance www.myspace.com/simplydivinephotography And you can delete her again after you vote please I'am begging for votes

ivy-62209 - Wednesday, 11 Nov
dahlia - I know, life just got more complicated, huh? Sophie rolls everywhere now. She also sometimes scoots but mostly she rolls around the room.

flowerschild - Wednesday, 11 Nov
I was owed money from my old health insurance company

dahlia - Wednesday, 11 Nov
My guy has figured out how to scoot around the room on his back. He pushes himself backwards with his feet. Oh well...no more just plopping him anywhere! I knew this day would come...

NavyMommy09 - Wednesday, 11 Nov
So we're having a Nor'Easter today, tomorrow, and Friday. Doesn't that sound like fun! NOT! I moved from Pensacola and missed the hurricane, now I'm here in Norfolk and now I get the other half of the storm. Hope my electricity doesn't go out!

josephsmom - Tuesday, 10 Nov
agata- interest on bank accounts or any insurance money or back taxes. tons of reasons. i checked my name but nothin lol

agatamay13 - Tuesday, 10 Nov
I wish the gov't owed me money haha unfortunately I always have to pay THEM at tax time which is just not right since I barely have money to pay my mortgage. Why would the state owe you money??

flowerschild - Tuesday, 10 Nov
J's mom- looks like you just found your investor... Your mom!! I collected my whooping 12 bucks a few years back from that site.

josephsmom - Tuesday, 10 Nov
BTW I just saw this site on the news. It is a gov site where you see if the state owes you money! My mom is on there for 5,528! Im going to tell her but take a cut haha jk http://scoweb.sco.ca.gov/UCP/

josephsmom - Tuesday, 10 Nov
Well maybe I will do that just in case but also try to contact a venture capitalist or the type of company I know would be interested. I really can't believe no one has come up with this yet.

ivy-62209 - Tuesday, 10 Nov
Actually, the envelope thing wont hold up in court anymore. You need to file a patent with the courts if you really want to protect your idea.

sarahsmurfette - Tuesday, 10 Nov
yeah it really is a good idea

josephsmom - Tuesday, 10 Nov
oh good idea!

juandrea - Tuesday, 10 Nov
thats what a lawyer told me to do with all the music i make just incase anyone tries to steal it

juandrea - Tuesday, 10 Nov
if you write every detail of your idea, put it in an envelope and mail it to yourself, its the same thing as getting a patent. as long as you never open the envelope once it gets back to you, thats enough proof in a court that you came up with the idea first cause the letter will have a stamp with the date you sent it

wowgirl - Tuesday, 10 Nov
On the formula samples, I have 2 huge cans of Enfamil powder formula that I can't use that was sent to me. I use Simalac. Let me know if any of you would want them!

sarahsmurfette - Tuesday, 10 Nov
i can't help it. I'm picturing the tv show Shark Tank.

josephsmom - Tuesday, 10 Nov
Its so expensive to patent. Its 1200 plus you have to have a patent lawyer do a patent search for 900. Grr. I know my idea is great but I have no idea what to do with it if I dont have the money to patent it. I know which kind of companies will like it so I think I will set up meeting with them, have them sign a confidentiality agreement then try to sell the my idea. Thats all I can really do at this point. Or find a venture capitalist...

sarahsmurfette - Tuesday, 10 Nov
I'm pretty sure you need to patent your idea whatever it is. That's the way to protect yourself from stolen ideas.

flowerschild - Tuesday, 10 Nov
J`s mom if you do send your idea in make sure there is a way that you have documented that you came up with the idea and who and when you submitted it... good luck!

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