Milestones This Fifth Week
Changes in Baby You May See Now
Physical Development
- actions become more voluntary; reflexes begin to disappear
Senses and Reflexes
- may bat at objects
- more easily calmed by a female voice
Mental Development
- memory for objects continues to grow in length
Social Development
- can quiet self by sucking on fingers or a pacifier
- quiets when held or when she sees faces or hears voices
- prefers to watch a person as compared to an object
Every baby is an individual, and your baby may do some of These things more quickly or more slowly than another baby. If you are concerned about your baby’s progress, discuss it with your healthcare provider.