Baby Development: 4 Months Old

Your 4 month old baby The fourth month of babys life sees many physical and emotional developments take place as baby starts to get stronger, and more aware of his/her surroundings. Your baby will begin to show real excitment as a result of different situations and activities.

Baby Development Milestones Month 4 At a Glance

Week 13 Read Full Article Able to sit with support May bat at object with closed fist Waits for expected reward, such as feeding Tries to attract attention when parent or sibling is nearby May be attentive for up to 45 minutes	Week 14 Read Full Article Can focus eyes at different distances holds head steady and errect for short periods Clasps fingers and hands in play Smiles and vocalizes more to an actual face than to an image Attempts to sooth self May prefer a particular toy Can be quitened by music
Week 15 Read Full Article Can turn head in all directions Splashes and plays in bath Has memory span of up to 7 seconds Interested in mirror image, may smile at it Adjusts responses to different people	Week 16 Read Full Article May roll over from back to stomach or stomach to back Sits with assistance and support Pulls dangling object toward himself and brings it to mouth Stares at the place where object dropped Displays interest in smells Initiates several tonal sounds Begins to recognize and differentiate between family members.

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Baby Development: 4 Months Old

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