Leap 5: afraid of the distance between you
Around weeks 29 and 30, it could seem like another fussy phase has arrived. Some babies will cry more, be clingier and crankier than usual. But this has nothing to do with the fussy phase of the leap. During leap 5, your baby has discovered that you can leave him or her behind. That is because after this leap, your baby realizes that you can increase the distance between the two of you by walking away. As they can now grasp “distances” and what that entails, they panic and may even protest if you just go around a corner.
Tip: talk to them and let them know that you are still there. Even if you are standing around the corner just out of sight. The more you reassure them, the quicker they will get used to the fact that Mom or Dad aren’t always in sight.
Every baby has a unique development
The new world your baby is exploring is filled with a wide range of new skills for them to develop. Your baby will naturally gravitate towards the skills that interest them the most and that they want to focus on. Some babies will mainly show their speech and language skills while others will focus on their motor skills. This can actually give you a glimpse into your baby’s emerging personality. Our app allows you to track the specific skills associated with each leap, but it also provides you with helpful instruction videos to guide you along the way.