Quoted from http://www.babycenter.com :
“Your baby is probably happy and outgoing right now, which makes this the perfect time to show her that other people can love her almost as much as you do. Let her spend some time getting accustomed to warm, trusted caregivers and babysitters. The experience will help her feel more secure a couple of months down the road, when separation anxiety makes its entrance and your little extrovert becomes more reluctant to leave your side. “
Quoted from http://www.babycenter.com :
“Your baby’s ability to interact with his surroundings, you, and other people grows daily. For instance, he may start playing little games as he begins to understand cause and effect and the results of simple actions. He may drop objects just to watch you pick them up, or he may throw something to see where it lands. Get used to it — games like this will only amuse him more as time goes on. Don’t tell him “no” — he doesn’t understand the word, and he needs to experiment and explore. But it may help to praise him when he does something a little less frustrating for you.”
Quoted from http://www.babycenter.com :
“If stand-up comedians gave shows for babies, yours would be starting to get the jokes. If she hasn’t already, she’ll soon laugh at funny expressions and try to make you laugh, too. She’s showing her emotional side in other areas, as well — a sharp contrast to when she was a newborn and didn’t have all the physical and cognitive skills to let you know how she felt. At this age, she’ll demonstrate her strong attachment to you by raising her arms when she wants you to pick her up, crying when you leave the room, and giving you hugs and kisses”
From http://www.babycenter.com :
“If your baby’s making rude noises, don’t blame your neighbor’s preschooler. Most 5-month-olds delight in adding new sounds to their repertoire, and blowing a raspberry is a perennial favorite. In fact, he may love it so much that he’ll do it over and over again. That’s normal, too. Most babies master one skill before they move on to the next.”
hm.. nice baby and funny age.. 😀 it’s true.. Allahu Akbar..
From http://www.babycenter.com :
“Now’s the time to help your baby develop equal strength and flexibility on both sides of her body. How? It’s easy: Alternate which side you breast- or bottle-feed on, and place her head at one end of the crib one night and at the opposite end the next night. Both techniques will help her get comfortable turning her head in both directions. That full range of movement leads to greater muscle control, which she’ll need to master eye-hand coordination sometime around her ninth month.”
From http://www.babycenter.com :
“Want a foolproof way to make your baby laugh? Mimic his facial expressions and sounds. Not only will he be tickled pink, but he’ll also learn something about communication, since imitation and repetition are key ingredients in early brain development. If he hears you say the same words often enough, he may even begin to make some almost recognizable noises, including ones that sound suspiciously like “Ma-ma” and “Da-da”….”