At 18 weeks, Jasmine's weight gain had (just) returned her to the 0.4th centile of the growth chart and by five months she was slightly above it. She now weighs 5.216kg (11lb 71/2oz), still light for her age. Jasmine has now had her second and third stages of immunisation, without the high temperature she had the first time. This was helped by being given infant paracetamol beforehand.
Vocally, Jasmine copies her mother's voice, now managing two syllable sounds. This turn-taking conversation is regularly extended to other family members too. Jasmine often laughs out loud particularly when tickled and rocked playfully.
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