Physically and mentally
• Lifts head up by 90 degrees
• Has stronger neck support
• Is able to follow objects with eyes in a 180-degree arc
• Clearly recognises bottle or breast
• Recognises that people have labels (that you are ‘mama’, father is ‘dada’ etc)
• Likes to explore things by putting them in mouth
• Reaches for favourite objects
• Responds more actively to rattle or bell sounds
• Makes gestures such as waving arms to be picked up
• Supports weight on legs with help
• May sit with support
• May roll over from stomach to back
Language and emotions
• Makes sputtering sounds
• Babbles more often
• Experiments with new noises by changing shape of mouth
• Laughs when tickled – may even belly laugh!
Tho the above milestone is for 4 months, mommy's doing an evaluation and by now I have already performed all of the above...
At 5 Months
Physically and mentally
• Experiments with concept of cause and effect
• More observant of small objects
• Able to see clearly across the room
• Uses hands more confidently (usually in a raking fashion) to bring objects closer
• Transfers objects from hand to hand
• Pushes away if he/ she dislikes what you are doing (wiping off drool, etc)
• Plays with toes
• Sits with support
• Rolls over from stomach to back
• May begin teething
• May be ready to wean
Language and emotions
Tries to imitate sounds
I have yet to perform all of the above but no worries its just a checklist.
Source: http://www.mumcentre.com/essentials/babymilestone_4to6.htm
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