Is it normal for a five-month-old baby to scream?
Dec 06, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
It is usually normal for a five-month-old baby to scream, as long as the screaming is not continuous. Around five to six months of age, babies begin imitating adults' speech patterns. However, since they cannot yet speak, they may use physical means to express their emotions when overly excited. Sometimes this includes making unusual sounds, which is a normal behavior and does not have any adverse effects on the baby.
It is usually normal for a 5-month-old baby to scream, as long as the screaming is not continuous.
Around 5 to 6 months of age, babies begin imitating adults' speech patterns. However, since they cannot yet speak, they may use physical behaviors to express their emotions when overly excited. Sometimes this includes making unusual sounds, which are generally normal and do not negatively affect the baby. Five-month-old infants lack communication skills and may use screaming as a way to express their feelings. If there are no other concerning symptoms, treatment is typically unnecessary. Between 7 and 8 months, babies often show more obvious screaming behaviors—such as screaming out of happiness, tension, or intentional attention-seeking—which represent part of normal language development.
In daily life, frequently interacting with your baby and providing opportunities for physical activities such as rolling over, propping up on both arms, and sitting can support healthy development. Pay close attention to your baby's mood and eating habits to promote healthy growth.
