What Can a 4-Month-Old Baby Do?
- Can raise his head 90 degrees while lying on his stomach.
- Can hold his head in an upright position.
- Can laugh out loud.
- Can follow an object held approximately 15 cm above its face along an arc of 180 degrees (from side to side)
- Will start rolling from one side to the other.
- Can pay attention to objects as small as a grape.
- May squeal with joy.
- Can steadily keep his head upright when he is held in a sitting position.
- Turns into the direction of voices (especially his mother’s) and sounds.
- May put some weight on his legs when held in a standing position.
- Can begin to sit with support.
Nutrition
Breast or formula milk is still the only nutrition your baby needs (until six months). It’s best not to introduce solids at four months, as the baby cannot digest these properly yet. At five months, it is important to continue like before. Your baby may sometimes reject the breast because he is too distracted by what is happening around him. Keep trying and avoid feeding in busy environments for a while. If you are bottle feeding your baby with formula, consult your doctor about the amounts needed.
Breastfeeding moms often worry about the quality of their milk or whether their milk supply is enough for their baby. The stomach capacity of a four-month-old baby is 150-180 ml. Babies are unique but, on average, will nurse about eight to twelve times daily. The more you breastfeed, the more milk you produce. Therefore, try to breastfeed your baby as often as possible. Generally, as long as your baby has enough wet diapers and is growing well, there is no need to worry. If not, consulting a breastfeeding consultant is a good idea.
Measurements
| Gender | Weight (kg) | Length (cm) |
| Boy | 7 | 64 |
| Girl | 6.4 | 62.2 |
Sleep
On average, a 4-month-old baby sleeps 15 hours (12–17 hours), about 10 hours at night and 5 hours during the day. You may ask your doctor if you are worried about your baby’s sleep pattern. If you plan to sleep train, you may start slowly by creating a sleep routine, such as massaging your baby, singing lullabies or using white noise.
Play
Four months is a period when your baby starts socializing a lot. He will be very curious about the environment and carefully watch what is happening. A 4-month-old baby will easily grasp his toys, so you can make a game out of passing toys back and forth. Of course, these toys should be light enough for your baby to hold.
Toys
A play mat is ideal as it will help improve his gross motor skills and entertain him. Look at the ebebek (online) store to read other parents’ comments and buy a play mat at an affordable price.
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Baby Health and Development Review
Your doctor will:
- Ask questions about whether you experience any issues and about your baby’s feeding, sleep and general development.
- Measure your baby’s length, weight, and head circumference and will note them down on your baby’s development chart.
- Do a general physical check-up and focus on any issues detected before.
- Evaluate your baby’s development by observing his head control, fine motor skills, vision, hearing, and social interaction.
- Your baby will receive his vaccinations: the 6-in-1 vaccine (diphtheria, hepatitis B, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b), polio, tetanus, and whooping cough; 3rd dose) and the MenB (meningococcal meningitis group B; 2nd dose)
- If your baby is breastfed, your doctor may suggest supplementing with vitamin D.
Shopping Advice – What to Buy?
Your 4-month-old baby may be interested in different toys as he is busy developing his grasping and movement skills. It is best to opt for soft toys, so he cannot harm himself. You can look at the plush toys at ebebek, read other parents’ comments and buy them at affordable prices.
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