Week 5 (Days 29-35)

The babies continue to mature and become more independent. They enjoy exploring and playing with new things. This is a good time to introduce the babies to new people, foods, and scents. The babies begin another quilling, where they lose a few quills at a time and grow in longer adult quills. Some moodiness is expected, but it's nothing to worry about. Please observe the male babies for any signs of sexual interest in mom. Risks of a male baby impregnating the mother increase as the baby gets older. It is uncommon, but not unheard of at 5 weeks, and happens frequently at 7+ weeks.