Baby Growth Tracker
Developmental Milestones of a 5Month old child
Your baby is undergoing exciting changes at the age of 5 months. They may start babbling, attempting to crawl on tummy, and displaying more interactive behaviours. Let's explore what you can expect during this milestone:
Achieved Milestones
Sitting:
Your baby might try to
sit with support and may start sitting on their own soon.
Response: They respond to sounds, recognize familiar faces,
and may try to communicate by babbling.
Curiosity: Babies become curious about stationary and moving
objects, improving their vision and exploration skills.
Physical Development
Reaching and Grasping: Your baby can reach for and hold
objects, improving their hand eye coordination.
Leg
Strength: They put weight on both legs when held upright and may start
rolling both tummy to back and reverse.
Muscle
Coordination: Improved muscle coordination allows them to sit with support (Tripod
position) and raise their
chest above the floor/bed during tummy time.
Cognitive Development:
Tracking Objects: Babies begin to track moving objects
and may show interest in moving toys and
peek-a-boo games.
Understanding
'No': They start to recognize and respond to the word "no" as
they explore cause and effect relationships.
Communication Skills:
Name
Recognition: Babies respond to their name and start babbling repetitive
consonant sounds.
Expressing Emotions: They use their voice to express joy
or displeasure and engage in babbling conversations.
Sensory Development: Improved taste, colour vision, and
hearing allow them to explore and interact with their surroundings.
When to Seek Help:
Consult a doctor if your baby:
- Doesn't respond to sounds or displays poor hand and grip control.
- Shows no affection towards parents or doesn't babble.
- Has trouble reaching with one hand or cries
excessively.
Tips for Parents:
Engage
in Play: Talk to your baby, give them tummy time, and provide colourful / moving/
revolving toys to stimulate
development.
Read to
Them: Read brightly illustrated books and sing songs to help with vision
and language skills.
Encourage
Exploration: Place toys just out of reach, let them meet new people, and
support their sitting efforts.
Remember, every
baby develops at their own pace. Stay patient, observe your baby's progress,
and seek medical advice if you have concerns. Enjoy this special time of growth
and discovery with your little one!
