At 5 months old, your baby is growing and developing quickly. Here are some things your 5-month-old baby may be doing:

• Physical development: Your baby is likely rolling over and may soon be able to sit up with support. They can reach out for objects with one hand, grab things, and put them in their mouth or move them from hand to hand. They may also be able to swipe at dangling objects with their hands.

• Cognitive development: Your baby is learning about the world around them and may be exploring everything with their mouth. They may be able to recognize cause and effect and purposely throw a toy and giggle at the result.

• Social development: Your baby is becoming more communicative and may be able to tell you what they need, such as lifting their arms above their head to let you know they want to be picked up. They may also be fearful of strangers.

• Feeding: Breastfed babies should get 24 to 32 ounces of milk per day, while formula-fed babies should get 24 to 36 ounces per day. Your baby may be interested in solid food, though breast milk or formula should still be their main diet at 5 months.

• Sleep: Your baby may be napping for three to five hours a day, spaced between two or three naps.

• Play: Your baby may enjoy playing with toys and exploring their environment. You can help your babys development by playing together, reading books, singing songs, doing tummy time, and making funny sounds together.

Remember that every baby develops at their own pace, and these milestones are just general guidelines. If you have any concerns about your babys development, talk to your pediatrician.