The Babies turned 5 months old yesturday. I looked up online what milestones they should be reaching. They now offically know their names (Which we are changing) and are attached to their caregiver. (Which they are leaving). They can give their first Hugs and Kisses. Mommy wanted those. It is so hard missing all these firsts. It is so hard thinking of them hugging and kissing someone they think is Mommy. When I am here wanting nothing more then those hugs and kisses.


Your 5-month-old's development:


Highlights

Homing in on sounds

A growing range of emotions

Remember, your baby is an individual




Your baby now realizes where sounds come from, and he'll turn quickly toward a new one. One of the easiest ways to engage him is to jingle a set of keys. Wind chimes are great attention-getters, too.Your baby may now be able to recognize his own name and understand that you're speaking to him when you say it. You may notice that your little one turns his head when you call him or talk about him with others.If you want to engage and entertain your baby, all you need to do is talk to him. At this age, babies don't learn language from the television or radio, so turn them off and use real dialogue instead.


A growing range of emotions

Your baby can't express his emotions in the same complex way that you can. Although he can let you know in clear ways when he's angry, bored, or happy, his ability to show love and humor are just developing.Your baby also shows a strong attachment to you by raising his arms when he wants to be picked up and by crying when you leave the room. He may also give you hugs and kisses.And he's beginning to get the joke — he'll laugh at funny expressions and try to make you laugh, too. Keep the laughter flowing with your silly faces!