How does a baby's communication and language skills develop during the fifth month?

During the fifth month, the baby begins to respond to their name, make squealing sounds, express anger through sounds, and produce vowel sounds such as ah or goo (5).

What can parents expect in terms of their baby's social development during the sixth month?

At six months, the baby is able to recognize familiar faces and respond to emotions.They may also enjoy playing with others and start to show attachment to familiar people (6).

What types of cognitive development occur in a baby during the seventh month?

During the seventh month, the baby starts to develop object permanence and can partially retrieve a hidden object. They also explore their surroundings through touch and mouth, and may attempt to reach for objects that are out of their reach (7).

How does a baby's eating and digestion change during the eighth month?

At eight months, babies can sit up and pick up food with their hands; this causes a slight shift in nutrition and allows them to eat and digest soft, shredded, and well-cooked table foods. However, they may still have difficulty with large chunks, thin slices, or small-sized foods and require them to be tender-cooked and mashed (8).

How does a baby's sleep pattern change during the tenth month?

By ten months, the babys night sleep increases to around eleven to twelve hours, with a rare need for an afternoon nap. They are more active during the day and may have more difficulty falling asleep at night due to increased mobility and exploration (9).