Child in the fifth month
The fifth month of the child’s life experiences many changes and developments at all levels. It can begin to roll, which will then help it crawl, sit, and then walk in the months ahead. As the child becomes more aware of the outside , But it must be borne in mind that each child is different in growth due to several factors, most notably genetic factors.
Child growth in the fifth month
Motor skills
The child can sit in a straight position for as long as a minute, but he may need to be tied to some pillows. He can roll from his back to his stomach. He can lift a 90-degree head on his arms when he is placed on his stomach, And move it skillfully between the hands, may try to bring them closer to his eyes or mouth, as he can hold the breast with his hands, and combined his hands with each other and constipation feet.
Evolution of the senses
The child’s vision improves, becomes more visible at different distances, becomes more aware of color, and recognizes the difference between them. However, the light colors will be preferred: red, yellow and blue. The child can recognize the face of his mother and father and distinguish them from others.
Social development
The child starts to utter certain words, such as: father and mother, as the mother can understand the sounds he produces, and thus develop his ability to social communication. The child can raise his arms to signal the mother or father to carry him, become more able to laugh at the parents and the surrounding, He is awake for up to an hour, takes everything to his mouth, responds to kisses and hugs, recognizes his name and responds when he hears it, and can express hunger, anger, happiness, boredom and love.
Child sleep
Most children during the month can sleep long hours at night, but during the day they need two naps, and in total the children sleep for about fifteen hours; about ten hours a night and five hours a day.
the weight
The child weighs between 450 grams and 550 grams during the month.
Breast feeding
The baby is breastfed every three to five hours, and solid food can be fed to the baby if the child has positive food skills.
Attention: Parents should follow the development of their child accurately and continuously, and go to the doctor when any abnormal symptoms appear on the child; such as: head fluttering while sitting, using one hand to get things, if he is sensitive to light or does not respond when calling his name or not He is happy, and rarely laughs.