The Newborn at 5 months: from weaning to developmental progress
The development of the baby at 5 months
By the time they are five months old, your little one's weight and height should be around 7kg by around 65cm in length respectively - he's really grown! More kilos, less kilos, depending on whether your baby is slimmer or more rounded, now it shows all its splendor!
He becomes familiar with movements and positions and observes everything around him: his sight has matured considerably since he was born, while on a physical level he is able (or almost) to sit correctly and interact with the first toys.
His vocalizations have now turned into syllables with which he enjoys chatting and listening to each other. In front of the mirror he smiles seeing his image (but he is not yet able to recognize that it is really him!). If the climatic season allows it, without exposing it to too many changes in temperature, you can start taking it to the pool to improve its coordination and self-perception.
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Toys suitable for a 5 month old baby
When your baby is 5 months old, what you can do as a mother is to help him develop his 5 senses in order to make his daily goals even more enjoyable. We want to suggest you some toys that are perfect for the development of hearing and touch.
Doggie and Little Sister by Fisher-Price are the pair of soft plush toys that will keep your child so much company, in moments of play and beyond. They make sounds and speak easy words so that the little one never stops learning. The special Smart Stages technology allows you to select the most suitable learning level for your child's age.
Fisher-Price's Maracas are small enough to be grasped and shaken by even small hands. They help strengthen the senses and basic motor skills, thanks to the colored balls, sounds and soft pom-poms.
Cagnolino First Steps will be very useful to accompany the child towards his first steps in total autonomy. In addition, the little one can play with it even while sitting and learn songs, phrases, numbers, the alphabet and much more ...
Finally, the Soft Cloud Cuddle and Shine, not only will be pampered all day, but at bedtime it will help to relax the baby, promoting rest.
How sleep changes
His sleep has become lighter, he is now more sensitive to noise and light than when he was younger and for some parents this is where the problems begin: unpleasant inconveniences such as sleep loss and sleepless nights begin to occur. , with dangerous consequences that make it difficult to manage daily life and maintain clarity 24 hours a day!
If you have not yet returned to work, take advantage of every available moment to rest, now you need it more than ever!
Your baby no longer needs the night meal, so if you dare, hold on and try to make him understand how natural sleep / wake rhythms work! For some it will work, but unfortunately there is a lot of luck in this!
The important role of the mouth
The mouth is the organ with which it filters the surrounding world ... tasting it!
Some children will have already experienced the first foods and will have already shown their preferences towards fruit or savory baby food; while other babies at five months still receive exclusive breastfeeding. There is no right choice, but until the sixth month you can safely continue to breastfeed your babies, gradually trying to let them taste some new flavor.
In addition to food, he will likely show a certain passion for nibbling at whatever comes his way - this is normal. Through his mouth, he is trying to understand the things in front of him and for some, some problems like teething pain have already begun!
The transition object
Some children show a certain attraction towards a puppet in particular compared to other toys. You can start letting the baby keep him with him even in the cot when he goes to sleep and it will be for him the substitute for a good friend. The object of transition is also the one that will save you in "dealing with separation anxiety", acting as a comforting element when the child, for example, will suddenly wake up in his bed without immediately seeing mom and dad. He will have the ability to reassure him, thanks to his being familiar and elected by the child himself as a companion of his games and sleep.
And now it's your turn!
Dear mom, it's time to go back to thinking a little about you too! If you have gained a few extra pounds and have stopped breastfeeding you can think about water aerobics without exaggerating. You are not yet 100% fit and you need to dose your energy because you cannot afford to waste it!
At this moment it is equally important that you start taking time for yourself again, otherwise you risk hearing from yourself at one with the child (just as he now feels with you) in an exaggerated way, which in the long run is not good for you or him. You will always be there for him, but learn to give yourself a short walk to recharge and dedicate yourself only to you! You will realize that two of you will benefit immediately!
