Brain Builders
Stimulating Activities for Your 5-month-old Baby
By Tammy Morey
Remember consistency and repetition are the keys to helping her master new skills. As she begins to make sounds that resemble words, it is important to vocally respond to her on a consistent basis. As an example, whenever you hear your Baby making the "daa" sound, answer: "Dada, yes Dada" or with "maa," reply: "Mama, very good." Before you know it, she will begin to realize that if she makes this particular sound, she gets this result, but when she makes another sound, she gets a different result.
As you continue to play these empowering games, she will begin to learn there is in fact a consistency between her actions and the reactions from people with whom she is engaging. Therefore, the consistency reinforces her sense of permanence and a sense of dependability.
| To see what milestones your baby may be achieving this month, click here. |
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| For activities to practice with your baby this month, click here. |
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