The development, feeding, and care of the 5-month-old baby

5-month baby

The development, feeding, and care of the baby who is 5 months old

If you want to know what is the most appropriate care for 5-month-old babies, what type of feeding they carry or how they develop at this stage, read on.

Five-month baby development

At five months, the baby supports a large part of his weight by standing. It is also able to transfer an object from one hand to another. Likewise, if this wedding is down, you can turn around and place your back

Enjoy the game, and recognize the people who are with it. Smile when looking in a mirror.

5-month feeding

At the health center, health professionals will record the child's weight and height at successive visits. If growth and development are normal, the introduction of complementary feeding will occur at six months of life.

With five months, both breastfeeding and artificial feeding cover all the baby's requirements.

Care for the 5-month baby

Due to the surprising psychomotor development of the child, accident prevention is especially important:

Never leave the baby alone at home. Nor leave it on the changing table or table, as it can turn and fall.

You can remain alone in the crib, as long as it complies with the basic safety measures (distance between bars not more than 7 cm so that the child can not insert the head, and height equal to or greater than 60 cm between the mattress and the part upper of the bars to avoid falls).

Do not put chains on your neck, bracelets or rings, as they could damage you.

Select carefully the toys and objects you take. Those that have small parts or have sharp edges are dangerous.

In the car, never carry it in your arms, even if the distance to travel is small. Use an approved safety device suitable for your age and weight.

At this stage, the incorporation to work or family charges are some of the reasons why it is necessary to delegate the care of the baby. It is advisable to choose the option that best suits your personal situation: a family caregiver, a nursery or a caregiver outside the family.

Whichever option you choose, remember that parents are the main responsible for the upbringing and education of their children. It is up to you, and not to third parties, to make decisions about the care of your children.