{"id":33000,"date":"2022-08-24T07:43:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T07:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=33000"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:14:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:14:18","slug":"4-month-old-baby-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/4-month-old-baby-development\/","title":{"rendered":"4-Month-Old Baby Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/4-month-old-baby-development\/#What_Can_a_4-Month-Old_Baby_Do\" title=\"What Can a 4-Month-Old Baby Do?\">What Can a 4-Month-Old Baby Do?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/4-month-old-baby-development\/#Nutrition\" title=\"Nutrition\">Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/4-month-old-baby-development\/#Measurements\" title=\"Measurements\">Measurements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/4-month-old-baby-development\/#Sleep\" title=\"Sleep\">Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/4-month-old-baby-development\/#Play\" title=\"Play\">Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/4-month-old-baby-development\/#Toys\" title=\"Toys\">Toys<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/4-month-old-baby-development\/#Baby_Health_and_Development_Review\" title=\"Baby Health and Development Review\">Baby Health and Development Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/4-month-old-baby-development\/#Shopping_Advice_%E2%80%93_What_to_Buy\" title=\"Shopping Advice \u2013 What to Buy?\">Shopping Advice \u2013 What to Buy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_a_4-Month-Old_Baby_Do\"><\/span><strong>What Can a 4-Month-Old Baby Do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Can raise his head 90 degrees while lying on his stomach.<\/li>\n<li>Can hold his head in an upright position.<\/li>\n<li>Can laugh out loud.<\/li>\n<li>Can follow an object held approximately 15 cm above its face along an arc of 180 degrees (from side to side)<\/li>\n<li>Will start rolling from one side to the other.<\/li>\n<li>Can pay attention to objects as small as a grape.<\/li>\n<li>May squeal with joy.<\/li>\n<li>Can steadily keep his head upright when he is held in a sitting position.<\/li>\n<li>Turns into the direction of voices (especially his mother\u2019s) and sounds.<\/li>\n<li>May put some weight on his legs when held in a standing position.<\/li>\n<li>Can begin to sit with support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition\"><\/span><strong>Nutrition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Breast or formula milk is still the only nutrition your baby needs (until six months). It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measurements\"><\/span><strong>Measurements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"382\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\"><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><strong>Weight (kg) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"121\"><strong>Length (cm)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">Boy<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"121\">64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">Girl<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">6.4<\/td>\n<td width=\"121\">62.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep\"><\/span><strong>Sleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On average, a 4-month-old baby sleeps 15 hours (12\u201317 hours), about 10 hours at night and 5 hours during the day. You may ask your doctor if you are worried about your baby\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Play\"><\/span><strong>Play<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33002 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/baby-development-at-4-months-1.png\" alt=\"Baby Development at 4 Months\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toys\"><\/span><strong>Toys<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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\u2019 comments and buy a play mat at an affordable price.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to start pumping and bottle feeding your baby, you may look for a pump and suitable bottle at this time. Please take a look at our website.[EB3]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_Health_and_Development_Review\"><\/span>Baby Health and Development Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your doctor will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask questions about whether you experience any issues and about your baby\u2019s feeding, sleep and general development.<\/li>\n<li>Measure your baby\u2019s length, weight, and head circumference and will note them down on your baby\u2019s development chart.<\/li>\n<li>Do a general physical check-up and focus on any issues detected before.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate your baby\u2019s development by observing his head control, fine motor skills, vision, hearing, and social interaction.<\/li>\n<li>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)<\/li>\n<li>If your baby is breastfed, your doctor may suggest supplementing with vitamin D.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping_Advice_%E2%80%93_What_to_Buy\"><\/span><strong>Shopping Advice \u2013 What to Buy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019 comments and buy them at affordable prices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s Your Turn Now \u2013 Write a Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How do you raise your 4-month-old baby? What challenges did you experience? How did you overcome them? We welcome your comments so that other moms may learn from you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Forget to Share!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to share our 4-month-old baby development article so that other moms and expectant mothers can read and learn!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Can a 4-Month-Old Baby Do? Can raise his head 90 degrees while lying on his stomach. 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