Is responsive to love and affection. Will track moving objects with her eyes by following them side to side. Her hands and eyes will work together. Watches faces closely. Will reach for toys with one hand. Tips for parents Help her develop her hand-eye coordination by leaving toys nearby. Speak to your baby during your everyday routines and talk to her about what you notice.
Brings his hands to his mouth. Will push up to his elbows when lying on his stomach. He can hold his head up without support. Might be able to roll over onto his back. He will push down on his legs when his feet are on a hard surface. Tips for parents Leave rattles near your little one so he can reach for and shake them. In: Kliegman RM, St. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics.
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap Updated by: Neil K. Editorial team. Developmental milestones record - 4 months. Provide bright-colored toys to hold. Repeat sounds the infant makes. Help the infant roll over. Hang a colorful mobile over his crib, making sure it is safely beyond his reach. Play peekaboo to help him learn about object permanence. He loves seeing your face appear and reappear! Do tummy time. Lifting his head and chest while on his tummy with you close at hand will strengthen those muscles needed for rolling over and sitting.
Practice sitting. With your support in this position, he has a better range of motion to reach for and grab objects. Practice standing. While holding your baby under his arms, pull him into a standing position to help him work those leg muscles. At 4 months old, your baby is still getting all his nutritional needs met from breast milk, formula , or a combination of the two. These clues include if your baby is licking his lips, sticking his tongue out, is acting fussy, or is sucking on his knuckles.
As a general guideline, your baby may need about four to six ounces of milk every three to five hours. You'll still want to track your baby's wet and dirty diapers as well as stool frequency and consistency to make sure he's getting enough to eat. Your healthcare provider will also check that your baby is eating enough by tracking his growth over time.
Download the Pampers Club app , if you haven't already, to get rewards and discounts on all those diapers. The average 4-month-old baby needs between 12 and 16 hours of sleep every day. This may mean two daytime naps morning and afternoon for three to four hours each and a longer stretch of sleep at night. Now that your baby is more active and alert during the day, winding down in the evening can be more of a challenge.
Stick to a bedtime routine; you may find that a warm bath, gentle massage, rocking, or feeding may be just what he needs to help him fall asleep. Your baby's budding curiosity and alertness make every day special, and you're probably feeling more at ease as a parent as you get comfortable sharing some simple routines with her.
Here is an example of a daily schedule for a 4-month-old, which you could follow:. If your baby is coughing or has other symptoms, such as fever, it's worth knowing about several health conditions and illnesses that might crop up at this stage, and when to reach out to the doctor:. A fever usually indicates illness. In infants, a rectal temperature of A fever can indicate many different types of infection, from colds or flu to ear infections or even pneumonia, so it's best to call your doctor for advice and to watch for other symptoms of illness.
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