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Month 5
Your baby is 5 months old
InfantMilestones
- Rolls both ways
- Sits with support
- Grasps with both hands intentionally
- Stranger anxiety begins
Sleep
14 hours. 2-3 naps during day. Often 6-8 hours at night.
Nutrition
Check solids readiness: Sits upright? Tongue thrust gone? Interest in food?
Play & Development
Touch-and-feel books, stacking cups, making music.
Tips
- Prepare for starting solids (month 5-7)
- Get a high chair
- Allergy prevention: introduce variety early
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Every child develops at their own pace. These are average values.