What can your baby do this year?
This month is important as their will be visible transitions taking place in the development of your baby. Things start to become very evident and your baby will start to socialize more actively with those around him or her.
The motor skills will also improve during this month. Thus your five month old baby will sit up for longer than he or she used to do before even though your baby will have to be propped up with the support of something your baby will sit by his or herself for a while each time.
Your baby will also start rolling on the tummy at this age without any help. Later he or she will also use legs to work and also rock a little. Also you will notice that the baby will develop a much stronger grip which the baby will use to pull and pick objects.
During this month you will also notice that the baby have a better perception of colours. With that the most fascinating fact about this age, especially to new parents, is that the heightened communication of the baby. Your baby will be able to say am-ma or tha-tha when he or she sees you or your spouse. The baby will use the use of sound without any perception of sense yet but nonetheless try to communicate as much as possible.
Your baby will also show interest in sounds such as the sound of the vehicle and a pet.
Tips for parents this month
Babies this month are very happy ones. They will be lighted at the sight of you and will be easy to hold as their head is not wobbly. If your baby is not very happy and doesn’t smile or laugh a lot this could imply that the baby is restless and uneasy. It is best that you consult your doctor. However baby’s this age can be very peculiar, tired and unhappy too so it is best to understand your baby’s mood.
Since your baby has started to roll over make sure that you don’t leave him or her unattended when on a high surface.
When going to sleep make sure that you put your baby on the bed or the crib drowsy and not completely asleep. This way your baby wouldn’t wake up when been laid down and would learn to fall asleep by him or herself.
Play games with the little one. This would be merely wording the name of an object when giving it to the baby. Don’t go to do complicated games at this age since the baby is still developing eye hand coordination.
It is important that you make sure that there is no space for the baby to have an accident in the house. Cover all the electrical outlets, leave sharp objects out of reach of the baby.
Don’t worry if any of these activities are delayed in your baby. As BabySpace always say babies are unique and develop on their own space.