Five-Month-Old Baby - What to Expect
Welcome to the fifth month. Your baby is ready for fun, games, and conversation, really any kind of social interaction, the sillier the better.
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Welcome to the fifth month. Your endlessly entertaining, more easily entertained, and just plain yummier than ever baby is ready for fun, games, and conversation, really any kind of social interaction, the sillier the better.
Be prepared for lots of crowd-pleasing giggles, gurgles, and goofiness as she tries out her budding personality on you, the cashier in the store, a random man on the street, a baby in a nearby stroller, the other parents in the playground, really anyone whose eyes she can catch with her adorable antics.
But watch out, baby's doing a lot more than just looking at the world around him. Now, he's touching it, too, exploring everything that's within reach with those hands, and putting everything and anything into that mouth. Foot in mouth, too? Oh yes, that's standard practice for your still phenomenally flexible baby, and there's no better built-in toy for your little one than his toes.
Speaking of toys, offer up plenty that your little player can grasp, mouth, and eventually pass from hand to hand. If baby's still spending much of her days horizontal, the play gym will still be fun, but be sure to switch out some of the dangling toys for interest. Activity bars on your little one's infant seat will provide loads of fun, as will squeaky rubber toys that can be squeezed, banged against the floor, or mouthed. Something that will come in handy if early teething is on tap this month. Soft stuffed animals may become fan favorites, so be sure to provide your cuddly cutie with some cuddly cuties of her own.
What milestones is baby reaching this month? Your little one will probably be able to raise up on his arms when on his tummy and keep his head level when propped in a sitting position. He'll likely be able to roll over and reach for an object. Half of all babies this age will be able to bear weight on their legs when held upright, and many love to take a stand and a bounce on a willing lap. You'll never know unless you try.
Sitting pretty? Most babies haven't accomplished unassisted sitting yet, so many are happy to sit propped up, and a few may be able to balance themselves in a tripod position, AKA froggy-style.
Be sure to listen up, baby's babbling may soon start to include vowel and consonant combos, or breathy coos may still have it. Wet razzes are definitely a baby favorite to give and get.
What's baby eating? It's still all liquids now, with solids more likely to get the green light from the pediatrician closer to the six month mark. If you're unsure how to proceed with solids or when, check in with the pediatrician.
In the meantime, feel good - no, great - about sticking to the breast or bottle for now. Baby's best source of nutrition for the first half of the first year and all your little one needs to grow on. Here's to a happy month five.
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Aw i remember not to long ago i followed u for fetus development. Was so excited every new week. Now my lil boy has born.
@LatinaMuslimAndProud
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉
@NileSWPhotography
2 жыл бұрын
8 months now? How is he?☺️🙏🏾
@jorahtheandals8877
2 жыл бұрын
Is it ugly?
@shabanafelix1643
Жыл бұрын
Same here i knowwwwww
@keishathompson5094
Жыл бұрын
Same here and now shes here! Time flys!
From fetal development to baby development it’s a blissful feeling having the little one finally here!
@GrowingwithAnastasia
9 ай бұрын
Sure beats being pregnant that’s for sure 😂
I have nothing to say besides I love my daughter and want her to stay this little forever 😭❤️
@VG_111
2 жыл бұрын
Same here! I feel so rushed with my second born because I’m so busy with both! He’s getting so big and it makes me so sad 😞
@mimisat7996
2 жыл бұрын
😭 same
@jellydarling1008
5 ай бұрын
Any advice after two years?
My daughter is about to turn 5 months next week and she's already learning to sit on her own and has the right motions for crawling. Has a teeth coming out and SHE loves to grab and pull things.
From fetal development to baby development so happy i got my baby girl and she is growing so lovely
I've already raised 3 children, but I just had another little surprise and lately I've been adoring just watching these milestone videos.
I love reading about how you all love your babies. I was blessed with that feeling this year. Joy!
My daughter is always yelling “MAMAMAMA” 😂 I am loving it! I know she isn’t saying mama and she has no idea what it means but it just makes me so happy
@lizasarri6638
2 жыл бұрын
hahahahahha you got me there! I was starting to think there was somtheing wrong with my son!
@nightshade1621
Жыл бұрын
I love it!
@tipsandtricknews
Жыл бұрын
Wow that's amazing my boy just turned 5 months today, loves to smiles a lot but no mamamama yet.
@keishajones5899
Жыл бұрын
@@lizasarri6638 🙈🤣🤣me tooo
I'm soo happy my baby girl does all this sitting and babbling just so sweet and cute 😍
My son is definitely ahead of the curb wow. He’s such a busy body. Crawling, going from back to stomach to sitting and trying to pull himself up to stand on objects. It came out of nowhere
From pregnancy till now watching u. Thanks for information
@alexislynne1998
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, i cry idk why ❤️
@caswat7473
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a new father and I was watching from she was 1 month pregnant until now and will keep watching
@irishismahname2214
3 жыл бұрын
Me too 😊 my baby is 5 months old now and still watching her video 😁
@emilyadams7871
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@haridanxoxo751
3 жыл бұрын
Yes me too! How i miss my pregnancy journey after i can see u again
That really a wonderful time for all the parent
Not too long ago I was watching the week by week development. Now my baby boy is going on 5 months in a couple weeks 😭💙
My 5 month old is really energetic and happy from your advice, thank you!
Much help...ty!
I think my baby knows your voice she's been hearing you through my pregnancy until now at 5 months
@tamarasiximba6434
2 жыл бұрын
Am glad to hear am not the only one 😂😂
So cute!
Thanks
Babies are adorable.
My baby is 4 months a sitting up already when placed in a sitting position but I only allow her to do it for a few seconds so she is comfortable but she can definitely do so all by her tiny self
Watching..enjoying with my baby🙏🇮🇳
I love all the info!
Thank you so much for this. 😊
Great video miss thanks
My baby girl is 5 mnth old and she sits hands free style or both hands holding a toy. I’m so proud of her
@SweetPeachannel
3 жыл бұрын
Well done
@tootynuggets
2 жыл бұрын
Lucky! Mine still needs support but he does well with bearing weight on his legs when standing assisted
@VG_111
2 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing!
Am happy with my daughter at her 5th month
My baby started solids at 4 1/2 months. He was obviously ready.
@GrowingwithAnastasia
9 ай бұрын
I had to also. She seemed like she was so hungry and milk just wasn’t cutting it for her
You are sooooo lovely!!! Thanks for making everything all easy to understand. Xoxo💕
My baby preemie. 7 months, 5 months corrected. Just here for information
My baby boy is 5 months today 🎉
September 2011
Starting 5th month or end
my sister is almost 5 months im watching this for her she will be 5 months in 3 days
@lamanene8848
3 жыл бұрын
Maine in six days God bless our children 🙏❤️
My daughter is making five month but has not yet sit it worries me a lot but I’m leaving it up to God
Nice
Awessummmm
Me: 19, in college, no where ready to have a kid, not wanting a kid at the moment Also me: watches this
@tuvshintugsperenlei3013
3 жыл бұрын
Mm
@tuvshintugsperenlei3013
3 жыл бұрын
Mm
My daughter's pediatrician told me to start at 4 months with baby food 😳 my baby wasn't ready for them until 5 months and she'll be 6 months soon and eats 1 or 2 jars a day
@tootynuggets
2 жыл бұрын
Same here. We started him at 5 months and still gradually are increasing. He will be 5 months 3 weeks next week but was born 1 week 3 days early
@r_b2023
2 жыл бұрын
My baby started at 4 months as well, because the pediatrician said he looked ready. He has done pretty great with it, and enjoys it! Every baby is different, and will do things at their own time!
@lenli
Ай бұрын
Be careful look into metals in baby food and try make your own Beechnut and Gerber have metals and led
My baby can crawl and sit without support before 5 months and now she's practicing to stand on her own. #proudmama
you forgot to mention that babies LOVE POTATO CHIPS at this stage!!! 😄
12 year old me:🥰😂🙂😌
My baby started crawling last month at 4 months and is sitting now
Yo mine just straight up started gunning it army crawl style one morning and fell off the bed. It was like something in her awoke and she followed her calling. Start watching them because they can literally rapid evolve sometimes.
@nasirb3914
3 жыл бұрын
Aww bless your baby.
@manssman1
3 жыл бұрын
@@nasirb3914 thank you! Actually she rapidly evolved after sleeping again because she woke up trying to stand up only a few days after turning 6 months 💀
@mikeym4860
3 жыл бұрын
Bro that’s crazy. Mine just turned 4 months, I’m waiting for something like that to happen
@tootynuggets
2 жыл бұрын
@@manssman1 That's insane and terrifying lol
My baby just turned 5 months today... she doesnt like toys she only likes to touch thibgs aroubd the house but she cannpt crawl so its just carrying her around to the plants lights curtains spoons and bowls etc... idk she just doesn't seem like a regular 5 month old
My baby is 5 months but can’t sit yet
My baby doesn't sit up or roll over I'm worried 😫
My baby is not rolling over yet.
I’m so worried, my 5 mo baby girl hates tummy time, she always has. She is still not rolling on her own, she much prefers sitting assisted. I’m not sure what to do. I know I should keep doing tummy time but I’m worried she will still be delayed with crawling 😢
@sobrinalouis-kp7vm
Жыл бұрын
Same
@siany928
Жыл бұрын
Mine loves tummy time but won’t sit, even assisted. Flops his head to the side too
@anamartinez4002
Жыл бұрын
Update: she rolls (at 6 mo) only to one direction 😅 but she rolls ! She still prefers to sit though
@sobrinalouis-kp7vm
Жыл бұрын
@@anamartinez4002 my daughter roll at 6m too she struggle sometimes but she can roll both side sitting unassisted she started crawling whn she 6m and 2 days she’s a tummy crawler trying to go on her knees
my daughter rolled over twice when she was 4 months but never did it again
With this covid 19 pandemic. Baby n mommy on lockdown at home. So shitty
i’m an auntie now.
my baby is about to be 5 months next week and doesn’t reach out to touch things should i be concerned?
@thedavisjourney9734
3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the SAME thing. 🙃
@yanabanana5086
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! It's been 2 months. How about now? My baby is not very excited about toys either
@shannamarie5473
3 жыл бұрын
@@yanabanana5086 my baby is 7 months now not much of a change he’ll grasp things but i think its by accident and not Intentionally he’s going to have therapy for his fine motor skills i think you should try to look into therapy if nothing changes by 6 months!
@yanabanana5086
3 жыл бұрын
@@shannamarie5473 thanks for replying! We will have a 6 month appointment to check his development. How is the therapy working for you? My husband told me he had problems with fine motor skills up to 18 months... But now he's a guitarist 🤷♀️😄
@shannamarie5473
3 жыл бұрын
@@yanabanana5086 therapy is going pretty good its once a week and how did the appointment go for you? and see we stress about milestones and they turn out to be fine in the long run😊
My boy 5 month old not doing any this. Not reaching rolling putting head up on tummy time really behind
@Jenkittypaw
Жыл бұрын
Did everything turn out okay? Mine is in the same situation. All babies are different 💗
@rducky136
Жыл бұрын
@@Jenkittypaw he getting there thanks he still behind he 18 mouth only just learning to walk. Baby defo developed at different rates but defo let health vistor know if worried
My baby is 5 month 6 days Can't roll over fro Tummy to back ? I am really concerned?
@Jenkittypaw
Жыл бұрын
Did everything turn out okay? Waiting on mine to have interest in rolling as well.
Ok well my son just turned 5 months and I’m feeding him Berber baby food , is this ok ?
@MonicaHernandez-lj9sv
3 жыл бұрын
I started giving her once she turned 4 months yes it should be okay I see no problem with my baby
@2TrainWakefield
2 жыл бұрын
I did it kinda early too, but made my baby poop very solid. Wasn’t ready for that
@tootynuggets
2 жыл бұрын
If pediatrician says yes then yes. Baby must have good head control, can sit steady while assisted, and most importantly the tongue thrust reflex must be gone
My daughters just turned 5 months a couple days ago and yesterday she said daddy lol I’d she advanced?
@user-rm6ey8hb8y
Жыл бұрын
Yes. ShE iS nOt LiKE oThEr BaBiEs
❤🌹😂
My 5month son still hates tummy time do you guys have any tips?
@OverTheREINBEAU87
2 жыл бұрын
Same! I don’t know what to do at this point 😩
@iptvtrickz8124
2 жыл бұрын
@@OverTheREINBEAU87 Hi don't worry too much my son started doing his turns and rolls around 6 months , you just need to keep doing what your doing and you'll get a rolling baby
@r_b2023
2 жыл бұрын
My baby did too, so I just kept doing it with him multiple times a day for a few minutes at a time. Now he’s almost 5 months, and likes it a lot more thankfully! He will do it sometimes for 10 minutes+ a time, at least 6+times a day. It took a lot of time, and patience but your baby will get there! Every baby does things at their own speed, so no need to worry!
Pediatrician said at 4 month mark … solids .. rice cereal … apples … carrots boiled purée , potatoes purée, squash, my goodness I’m forgetting what else carrots potato.. on its own and then mix after 4 and a half but each should be tried 3 days and then break three days and breakkkk.. coming from EUROPE !!!!
@Jaeyii-eg7sl
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this , very helpful !
Im 4 months pregnant yet i have a 5 month old lol
@Stl-vs7gm
3 жыл бұрын
Damn cudnt keep it closed cud ya? 💀
@WumpaPrincess
3 жыл бұрын
@@Stl-vs7gm Jealous
@BillionaireCEO
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🍾🎈🎊 you a Queen indeed
@lucyhayward7632
3 жыл бұрын
@@Stl-vs7gm that’s fucking rude
@yanabanana5086
3 жыл бұрын
@@lucyhayward7632 definitely rude. But I literally have no idea how a woman can have sex few weeks after giving birth. I mean it's even not recommended by doctors... The whole bleeding thing is still going... Anyways The guy's a douche, but I also can't support the excited comments
My baby is five months old but he can't stand and sit by himself
My baby eating solids n drinking water, while sitting with no support since 4 months. Do what's best for ur baby
My sister's baby 5 month old. He is still not recognising. Always crying and he doesn't open his eyes regularly.he always cry. Doctor said his mind haven't developed. Is this true? His neck also not strong .Any suggestions please....
@tootynuggets
2 жыл бұрын
Baby unfortunately most likely has a genetic disorder. For instance, babies with autism stare a lot, don't socialize, and don't reach out or interact with objects.
@raffiehydermirza1803
2 жыл бұрын
@@tootynuggets is there any cure? Besides physio therapy?
@thehumblepeach9018
2 жыл бұрын
Is he autistic? Can you take him to physical therapy?
@raffiehydermirza1803
2 жыл бұрын
@@thehumblepeach9018 he has genetic problem. We are doing daily physiotherapy. Is there any cure for genetic problem. Kid can't sit straight. He is now 8 months old.
@thehumblepeach9018
2 жыл бұрын
@@raffiehydermirza1803 no, sorry, as far as I know, there isn’t besides therapy and staying as healthy as possible.
Love it until she said listen to the pediatrician that ha no training on nutrition tell me when to feed my baby