Physical development - At five months of age, your baby may be able to hold their head up well and may even be trying to sit up. This will help to build a strong foundation for their language development," Susan explains. Encourage your baby's communication by talking, reading and singing to them and responding to their sounds and gestures. As your baby grows they will be learning to understand more of what you are saying and they will start to respond to simple requests and commands. They'll also be using body language such as pointing and gesturing to communicate. Baby will still be sleeping in the same room as you at five months, and then from six months old, they can move into their own sleep space/nursery."Ĭognitive development - "Your 5-month-old baby will be starting to make more sounds and may even be trying to say their first words. As your baby grows their sleep needs may change so it's important to be flexible and adapt your baby's sleep routine as needed. This may include a dark room, a soothing white noise machine and a comfy crib or bassinet. It is important to establish a consistent bedtime routine and create a comfortable sleep environment for your baby. Sleep - At five months your baby will probably be sleeping for around 12-15 hours per day with a few naps during the day and one longer stretch at night," says midwife and co-founder of The Baby Academy, Susan Hogan. "Every baby is different though, so don't worry if your little one's sleep schedule is a bit different. Here's what you can expect from your 5-month-old baby this month. Your 5-month-old baby is quickly hurtling towards their half-birthday - where has the time gone? Although it can feel overwhelming how fast time is going, it's exciting to watch your little bub develop their little personality and move towards lots of baby milestones.
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