To monitor the development and growth of the baby, it is important to weigh the baby's weight regularly every month. The reason is, changes in body weight become an important part in monitoring the growth and development of babies.

When a baby is 5 months old, the ideal weight for a baby boy is in the range of 6–9.5 kg with a body length ranging from 62–70 cm. As for the ideal baby girl around 5.5-9 kg, with a body length of 60-68 cm.

To get the ideal 5 month baby weight is actually not difficult. You only need to pay attention to the intake that babies need so that they do not experience deficiency or excess weight.

Here are some nutritional intakes and the approximate dose needed for your little one's ideal weight:

Breast milk is the ideal nutritional intake to support the growth of the baby. For breastfeeding babies aged 5 months, you can breastfeed 3-4 times a day or until the baby looks full. When full, your little one will generally stop suckling on their own.

For bottle feeding, you can give about 700-750 ml of breast milk per day. You can divide it into 8 feedings, with a dose of about 90 ml each feeding.

To find out whether the milk intake needed by your little one is fulfilled or not, pay attention to the diaper changing routine. Generally, babies who are fed enough milk need to change diapers 4-5 times a day.

If your child consumes formula milk, pay attention to the dose of milk given. It is recommended to give your baby formula milk 6 times a day at a rate of about 120 ml.

Although complementary food for breast milk should be given when a baby is 6 months old, a 5 month old baby can be said to have been introduced to complementary foods. However, with a note, your little one must have shown signs of readiness to consume complementary food for breast milk, such as looking interested or reaching for the food you are consuming, and opening his mouth when food approaches his mouth.

However, before giving complementary food for breast milk to a 5-month-old baby, it's a good idea to consult a pediatrician. If your doctor allows it, try to introduce it slowly and gradually. Start with 1−2 tablespoons of baby cereal porridge mixed with breast milk or formula.

If your little one has started to be given complementary food for breast milk, you can already give him water. However, give just enough. Excessive feeding can make babies full, thus making them reluctant to consume breast milk or complementary food for breast milk.

Weighing the baby regularly every month can be a way to monitor the development and growth of the baby, including to find out the baby's weight at 5 months. Even so, don't make weight the only benchmark for the growth of your small SI because every child has a different growth. In order for your little one's growth and development to be monitored properly, it's a good idea to consult your pediatrician regularly.