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If your baby is showing more interest in their surroundings around five months, it’s likely because their vision and depth perception are improving. Now they can see farther and reach for objects more accurately. At this stage, babies also start to grasp object permanence – they know things exist even when out of sight. To support your baby's developing vision, “Try having them reach for toys at different distances from their body or simply smile and wave from across the room,” said Christopher Klunk, M.D., a board-certified neonatologist at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Texas. “It gives them a chance to focus on something interesting far away.” To help your baby understand the concept of object permanence, try easy games. “Drop a toy on the ground and see if they try to find it,” said Dr. Klunk. “Play peek-a-boo and notice if they look around your hands to find your face. Hide a toy behind your back or under something and see if they look where it went or try to indicate they want it back.”
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