Baby Development: A Five Months Old Baby

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Adults will find themselves warming up to a 5 months old baby, who loves to socialize and interact with people. At this age, babies can easily engage other people's attention and get their best responses because of their innate charm, which may be viewed as a survival skill. Parents must see this stage as an opportunity to help their babies build their physical and social skills by the stimuli and love they offer. How Is Your Baby Developing at 5 Months? 1. Body Growth In terms of growth, weight is actually more important than height in babies because it reflects how well they absorb nutrients. On the other hand, their height is determined more by genetic factors. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), growth standards for babies who are 5 months old are as follows: Age in Months Weight (kg) Height (cm) Males Females Males 5 7.5 6.9 65.9 2. Sensory Development A 5-month old baby's vision continues to improve, although a 20/20 vision is not yet developed. They can focus and see far and near objects without getting their eyes crossed. Her color perception becomes sharper and she begins to differentiate different shades of one color. However, they often like primary colors (red, yellow and blue). 3. Physical Development At the age of five months, babies may be able to sit unsupported for very short periods. You can help your child sit upright for a longer time by propping her on a pillow. Parents may also notice that their baby has the physical strength to raise her head and starts rolling over from her back to their tummy at this age. Her legs become more active as she prepares to roll over and learn to crawl, which may occur after a few months. Be sure to watch your baby because she can easily fall from elevated su... ... middle of paper ... ...eading one book over and over, which may signify their unique preferences and personality. 8. More tips for how to take care of your baby Play music to your baby Allow your baby to hear a variety of music, including classical, pop and jazz music. She will enjoy clapping and singing along to the tune. Play with your baby You can teach your baby to learn new words while playing. Use colorful toys and identify them as you hand them over to her. Summary A 5-months old baby is just starting to develop her communicating and social skills while learning to babble, laugh and show her emotions. She is also learning to develop physical skills such as sitting and holding objects in her hands. / Works Cited http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/baby-development-5-months?page=2 http://www.huggies.com.au/baby-care/months/5-month/ http://www.everydayfamily.com/baby-week-20-tips

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