Building Blocks: Milestones at 5 Months Old
In this video, Dr. Preeti Parikh explains what you can expect from your child at five months old. At this stage your baby is starting to interact

In this video, Dr. Preeti Parikh explains what you can expect from your child at five months old. At this stage your baby is starting to interact with their environment and will learn the concept of ‘cause and effect’. At this stage if your baby doesn’t roll over, smile spontaneously, or can’t be soothed at night, this may be a sign of developmental delays and you should consult with your doctor.
Preeti Parikh, MD serves as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation. She is a board-certified pediatrician practicing at Westside Pediatrics, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and is an American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson. She holds degrees from Columbia University and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and has completed post-graduate training at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.