5 Months Old

5 months old is such a fun age. Your baby’s personality is starting to shine through & he/she is becoming more independent. You’re little one may be reading to start solids soon, so make sure to check out this post & bring it up with your doctor!

Average Height & Weight:

• Avg girl: 15.2 lbs, 25.2 inches
• Avg boy: 16.6 lbs, 25.9 inches

 

Development/Milestones:

• Starts to roll from back to tummy
• Able to sit propped with pillow or boppy
• Distinguishes between colors
• Turn towards voices and noises, may start to make sounds like “ah” and “oh”
• Reach and grab for toys for both hands, holds them using all fingers

 

Feeding:

• Nurse/bottle 4-6x a day (24-40 ounces a day)
• Talk to your doctor if your baby is ready to begin solids. Many experts recommend waiting until 6 months.

 

Sleep:

• 14-15 hours a day
  • 3 naps, totaling 5 hours
  • Sleep 10-11 hours overnight (if you’re lucky that is :))

 

Activity Ideas:

• Play a variety of music, including classical, jazz and pop. Clap, smile and sing along!
• Give baby simple, colorful toys, and name/explain each item to help baby learn new words.

 

Must Have Products:

• Sophie the Giraffe

 

• Touch & Feel Books

 

Example Schedule

• 6:30 AM – Wake, Nurse/Bottle (4-7 oz.)
• Playtime
• 9:30 AM – Nurse/4-7 oz. Bottle
• Nap ~2.5 hours
• Activity
• 1:00 PM Nurse/4-7 oz. Bottle
• 2 PM – Nap ~1.5 hour
• 4 PM – Nurse/4-7 oz. milk
• 4:15 PM – Nap ~45 minutes
• 7 PM – Nurse/4-7 oz. Bottle & Bedtime routine

 

**Babies meet milestones at their own rate, and no babies’ schedules are the same. Consult with your pediatrician for questions.