My 5-month-old baby: growing stronger, and wary of strangers
By
the end of this month, your 5-month-old baby will probably be able to
sit up with some support, and be able to pass toys from one hand to
another. Depending on how long your friends and family visit you, your
baby might start displaying a wariness of strangers.
5-month-old baby sleep patterns and tips
- Your baby could start waking up more during the night to feed, and might not yet sleep longer than five to six hours at a time. He might still sleep about 12 to 15 hours total every day.
- He might start sitting up and waking himself up in the process. If possible, let him try to get back to sleep on his own instead of immediately trying to provide comfort.
- You should decide beforehand, with your partner's consent, if you are comfortable with this type of baby sleep "training." Many parents call it the "cry it out" method.
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