you need to start showin the baby who's boss. Seriously, my niece is almost 2 and is finally learning how to sit and play alone. She always had my sister or someone in my fmaily keeping her occupied and it got to the point where she wouldnt be able to entertain herself. now she is doing well, but until you show her who's in charge she's going to know how to control you! even at 5 months! i just see more horrible things down the road for you if you dont control it now! watch those super nanny shows..thats what your kid will be like with you giving into her all the time! its not fair to you or the child to let this go on any longer.