Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is vital for the formation of red blood cells and producing energy. Where to find Vitamin B12? You can find Vitamin B12 in animal produce such as poultry and eggs.

Iron
Your iron levels may drop during breastfeeding. As such, replenishing your iron levels is important to prevent fatigue or an impaired immune system. Where to find Iron? Iron can usually be found in lean red meat and green leafy vegetables.

Calcium
As you might experience transient bone loss while breastfeeding, taking in calcium helps to build and maintain bone health. Where to find Calcium? Common sources of calcium include nuts and dairy foods such as milk and cheese.

Is My 5-Month-Old Baby Teething?

Your 5-month-old baby may already start teething by now, so look for signs: drooling, face rash, or crankiness. Also, eczema and food allergies may develop around now, possibly initiated by introducing solids. And if your baby seems interested in drinking from a cup, go ahead and try it.

Gradually Introduce New People

As your baby interacts even more with his world, his first fear may occur this month – a fear of strangers. This fear is normal. By this time, most babies have developed an awareness and recognition of key people around them, and a mistrust and fear of those who are not familiar. Although this fear goes away with time and is nothing to worry about, it usually helps to introduce your baby to new people slowly.

• Your baby could start waking up more during the night to feed, and might not yet sleep longer than five to six hours at a time. He might still sleep about 12 to 15 hours total every day.
• He might start sitting up and waking himself in the process. If possible, let him try to get back to sleep on his own instead of immediately trying to provide comfort.
• You and your partner should decide beforehand if you are comfortable with this type of baby sleep “training.” Many parents call it the “cry it out” method.

Some tips and tricks

• Establish a before-bed routine, whether it’s gently rocking him in your arms or stroking his back and arms.
• Wait until he’s groggy, but still awake; then lay him in his crib, say “good night,” turn off the light, and leave the room.
• If he cries, wait a few minutes before returning.
• If he continues to cry, go back in the room (leaving the light off), rub him, and talk to him in a soothing voice until he quiets down, then say “good night” and leave the room again.
• If he still continues to cry, check for a wet diaper, vomiting, fever, or other signs that he’s in distress. If his diaper needs changing, try to do it quickly and quietly, without taking him out of the crib and stimulating him too much. If he doesn’t need a diaper change (and he’s not ill), gently rub his back and talk to him in a soothing voice until he calms down, then say “good night” and leave the room.
• If he begins to cry again, repeat this pattern until he falls asleep.
• Whenever possible, try not to run to him on his first cry – if it’s a cry of distress or continues for a few minutes, investigate.

It may take a few days, but he’ll get the hang of it. Establishing this skill when your baby is still young will help prevent bedtime battles later.