Psychomotor development of 4-month-old babies, what can the baby do?
At 4 months of age, the baby can already make various movements and coordinate some of them. It is important that parents know what postures and movements are typical of this age in order to stimulate their children according to their needs.
The calendar of development milestones is always indicative. Some babies acquire certain skills before others or develop one more quickly and another more slowly.
Premature babies, those born with low birth weight and those who have had problems in the first days/weeks of life may progress more slowly.
Gross motor skills of a 4-month-old baby
Body posture and movements you can do:
– Lying on the stomach: rests on the forearms and can lift the head and the upper part of the trunk. «Push» arms and legs against the bed. It turns (without actually turning around).
– Lying on your back: the knees are still slightly bent, but the entire sole of the feet is now supported. He crosses his legs and pulls them up. It can be turned upside down (without turning all the way around).
– Holding him by the arms to bring him to a «sitting» position: the head follows the trunk well. It no longer falls backwards.
4 month old baby’s hands
– Try to pick up objects, but still not hit.
– Holds the rattle longer. She actively stirs him up.
– He puts things in his mouth.
– He pulls his clothes. She takes off the clothes that cover her face.
Vision of the 4 month old baby
– Similar to adult vision.
– He likes to sit and turn his head to look at things around him.
Social relationship of the 4 month old baby
– Before the mirror he smiles at his image (but still does not recognize himself).
– Shows interest in the breast or bottle, people and toys.
4 month old baby language
– Vocalizations, babbling «a-guu».
Feeding in the fourth month of baby’s life
Breastfeeding on demand and exclusively is the ideal food for the 4-month-old baby. If you drink formula milk, you can feed with 4 daily bottles of between 180 and 210 ml each. At this age it is not recommended to introduce a complementary diet. Breast or artificial milk is the only food that 4-month-old babies need, except for pediatric contraindications.
Stimulation of the four month old baby
Their language begins to develop with blowing, babbling, shouting, and laughing. He tries repeating himself in an attempt to emulate you. He uses different facial expressions to communicate and changes his expression at a sound. It is time to stimulate him with new sounds, and show him objects and name them. Four-month-old babies are more aware of what they hear and see around them. Your ability to move and express yourself is increasing by leaps and bounds every day.
4 month old baby sleep
At 4 months, the baby sleeps 8-10 hours at night and during the day takes 3-4 naps. Likewise, the number of evacuations decreases and, with it, the number of dirty diapers to change. The first teeth may appear.