Experts say babies around 5 months old experience a distracted eating season, encounter parental attachments, broader awareness of their surroundings, and undergo rapid cognitive development.
This leads to their huge developmental leaps, and sometimes added crankiness.
But, I have another thought.
I think it’s FOMO.
Fear Of Missing Out.
I’m serious.
Infant FOMO is a legit thing.
Here me out.
As babies grow, and awareness of their surroundings expand, they come to realize how much of their world they have yet to experience.
For example, when it’s time to eat, whether it’s bottle or breast, Torpedo wants to eat and simultaneously be apart of all the things.
Her sisters watching cartoons? Well, then she must as well.
Next thing I know my nipple integrity is being tested by an overzealous baby, who wants to also participate in the enjoyment that is cartoons.
Did I step out of the room to finally change out of pajamas into real clothes?
Well, that Einstein bouncer just won’t cut it.
She doesn’t want to miss out on a fashion consult and opportunity to judge my body, and critique my clothing choices.
Is the house quiet due to her sisters’ absence?
Well, *cracks whip* onward mom! Outside we go.
She doesn’t want to remain inside staring at the regular green painted walls and brown hardwood floor, she wants to watch her sisters fight and argue outside.
Oh, sitting down to eat any meal?
Think again.
You better scoot that plate back a few feet and learn the art of a steady hand with a utensil loaded with food as it travels to your mouth.
Because now, she’s realized there is other food in addition to breastmilk.
Ever.
Is it time for your morning cup of coffee?
Well, brew up another, because she wants one too.
Parenting a 5 month old is like hanging out with a tiny, dependent person who deals with FOMO.
Seriously.
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