Decoded: The First Year | Episode 20 | 4–5 Months — The Awakening Phase | Dr SCL episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 9 MIN

Decoded: The First Year | Episode 20 | 4–5 Months — The Awakening Phase | Dr SCL

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Today we’re looking at one of my favourite stages: the 4–5 month phase.It’s when your baby starts waking up to the world — literally and neurologically.They’re starting to integrate reflexes, control movements, and explore how their body works.But here’s the catch: it’s also when a lot of parents start comparing.“This baby’s rolling already!”“Mine still can’t lift her head long enough!”So before you fall down the Google rabbit hole — let’s decode what’s really happening.

Today we’re looking at one of my favourite stages: the 4–5 month phase.It’s when your baby starts waking up to the world — literally and neurologically.They’re starting to integrate reflexes, control movements, and explore how their body works.But here’s the catch: it’s also when a lot of parents start comparing.“This baby’s rolling already!”“Mine still can’t lift her head long enough!”So before you fall down the Google rabbit hole — let’s decode what’s really happening.

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