Here's more about week 5 ➜ https://wk2wk.com/b5 Hold that bath water! Plus, get ready for a big milestone for the whole family. 5 Week Old Baby Milestones 👶 Don’t Overclean Baby You may notice your little one putting everything in his mouth. While this can seem gross and even scary, know that this actually helps inform his immune system. According to the hygiene hypothesis, researchers believe that organisms (like bacteria, viruses, and even worms) that are found in dust and dirt, encourage a healthy immune system. Of course, you want to be smart about it and not expose baby to filthy floors or unsafe environments. The point is, don’t feel that you need to sanitize everything. You also want to limit baths to no more than 1 to 2 times per week, using only simple soap to clean. A Spa Day for Baby Massage is more than a form of relaxation—all babies, particularly low birthweight babies, thrive when exposed to human touch. In fact, over 100 studies confirm infant massage helps with everything from gas, to colic, to sleeping problems. Even just five minutes per diaper change is enough to reap the benefits. Learn how to give baby a massage here. 5 week old baby Skylar Selene Mama Natural Baby Tracker Reader photo of 5 week old baby Skylar Selene. You at 5 Weeks postpartum 👩 This week you may find yourself venturing out of the house, and entering the land of the living. For a first time mama, this can be scary and exciting all at once. But, trust me, this is good for both baby and mama. Hot Topics for Week 5 - Cradle Cap: What Is It? And Do You Need to Worry About It? - Baby Massage: How and Why You Need to Do It - Why Is Tummy Time Important? 10 Tips for Tummy Time Success - How to Burp a Baby: Top 10 Baby Burping Tips Try This With Your 5 Week Old Baby Take baby on a tour of the house; stop and discuss things as you walk by to encourage language and visual development, plus memory building