The 5th month after the baby is born

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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Five-month-old babies have formed their own personalities, and parents will find endless joy when being with them. Learn about 5-month-old baby development.

1. Development of a 5-month-old baby

Five-month-old babies especially love playing peek-a-boo with adults. The development of the 5-month-old baby makes the baby start to remember things, so the game of hide-and-seek is very interesting for the baby.
The intelligence of a 5-month-old baby develops very quickly, the baby can distinguish small objects and different colors, as well as can follow the movement of objects. Children's hands have developed dexterity, they can pass objects from hand to hand or throw things away and then pick them up again. Children also talk a lot, and encourage their abilities by talking to them as much as you can.
The ability to hear and see in children is almost complete. Children can memorize their own names and when they hear their name called, they will turn towards the caller. Children are extremely eager to touch things to be able to explore the world around them.

2. Growth in 5-month-old babies

Your 5-month-old baby will continue to grow incredibly rapidly, and your baby is about to discover a whole new type of food, which is solid food. Children should start solids when they are 6 months old.
Parents should remember that even if a child begins to eat solid foods, these are only the first steps to familiarize them with foods that will stick with them for the rest of their lives. Nutrient content from solid foods is not a problem at this time, because most of the nutritional needs until the baby is 1 year old come from breast milk or formula, so if you give solid foods to your baby, just start eating them. Start with a serving size of a tablespoon.
Popular and appropriate options for babies to eat solids are plain cereals, iron-fortified whole grains, green vegetables, fruits.

3. Health problems in 5-month-old babies

When your baby is teething: Most babies will have their first tooth at 6 - 8 months old, but teething symptoms can appear weeks before, causing discomfort for babies. Each child will have different teething symptoms, the symptoms are: drooling, chin rash (due to excessive drooling), cough (due to excessive drooling), biting, irritability, and fussiness. snoring, scratching his head and having trouble sleeping. Some parents claim that the teething process causes fever and diarrhea in children, but doctors have not yet concluded whether these symptoms are related or not. Soothes teething: If your baby is too upset, give him something to chew on, put something cool on his gums (like a soft, cool, damp washcloth), or maybe rub someone's fingers. grow up the baby's swollen gums. If the child still does not get better, consult a specialist for appropriate treatment.

4. Some other problems in 5-month-old babies

Anxiety in front of strangers: 5-month-old babies have particularly strong bonds with parents as well as relatives who often take care of the child. Children often express their needs and feelings such as demanding to be held, crying when their parents go out,... And of course, in front of strangers, children will cling to their parents, embarrassed or even full of fear. Parents should not force the child to be close to someone they are not familiar with, instead, on the one hand, please explain to that person to sympathize with the situation, on the other hand, please hold or let the child sit on your lap, to Children feel safe and gradually get used to the presence of strangers, whether or not they may eventually decide to be friends with that person. Make use of everything as a toy: It is not necessary to buy toys for children from the store. Plastic boxes, small kettles, small pans,... all can be used as toys for children. Let's play with children, present interesting mini games with children to make them feel happy and stimulate creativity in children. As a key area of ​​Vinmec Medical system, Pediatrics Department always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts with:
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Articles refer to sources: mayoclinic.org and whattoexpect.com