For your 5-month-old

  • On his tummy he pushes with his hands and flexes his feet.
  • He rolls from his tummy to his back.
  • Stationary objects are now much clearer but he still prefers strong contrasts, sharp edges and bright colours.
  • His hands are open and he reaches out to touch and grasp.
  • He uses his mouth to explore objects.
  • If offered a toy, he will look back and forth between the toy and his hand, laboriously adjusting the position of his hand.
  • He smiles at other babies, especially the one in the mirror.
  • He is beginning to be able to do two activities of his choosing at the same time, like shouting and reaching.

  • Roly poly bat-at toys
  • Activity toys
  • Squeeze toys with surprise sounds
  • Board books and cloth books for patting, pointing and talking
  • Measuring spoons

Roly poly bat-at toys

Why your baby will enjoy this toy now:
What you can do to help your baby learn more with:
  • Your baby is probably still playing on his back or tummy, and possibly trying to sit up. A roly-poly toy is perfect for this stage because baby can make it move without causing it to roll away. At first, make the action happen yourself so baby can see what it's all about, then watch what baby does in response.

  • To encourage baby to move his developing muscles, put this toy within his view, at arm's length away. Baby will want to move toward it to get a closer look.

  • Introduce a roly-poly toy when you're giving baby some tummy-time. Put it on the floor in front of him where he can easily see its bright colours when he lifts his head up. Baby can look at it and bat at it to make the intriguing action happen. Freshen the challenge by occasionally alternating it from baby's right side to his left.
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All children develop at their own pace, and reach milestones at different times. The highlights
mentioned in this web site are meant as approximate guidelines only. If you have any
questions about your child's development, consult your healthcare provider.

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