Week by Week

Everything below is written for breastfeeding.

Month 5 · one-glance sheet

Month 5

A busier, more social baby who is starting to figure out that things — and people — still exist when out of sight.

1
Breast milk or formula is still
The main source of nutrition for most babies this month.
2
On the back
On a firm flat surface, in their own clear sleep space.
3
A safe, supervised spot to practice
Sitting, with cushions nearby for the inevitable topples.

5–6

feeds / day

on cue

amount

3–4 h

typical gap

Milk is still the main event. Around 6 months, solids start alongside — not instead of — milk feeds.

Draft figures for this age, pending clinical review.

Trust the worry. None of this is an overreaction.

A temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, rectally.
Fussiness or crying blamed on teething that doesn't settle — treat it as possible illness, not just teeth.
Not babbling or making vowel sounds, or seeming to not respond to your voice.
Not trying to reach for or grasp objects.
Seems very stiff, very floppy, or has a hard time bringing objects to their mouth.

If you want the detail

Drafted from public sources — see the full source list. This is not medical advice — call your pediatrician with any concern.