For You and Your Baby
Their 4th Month
What to expect during your baby's fourth month of life and what you can do to support them
Developmental Milestones
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They might be able to roll from their stomach to their back and prop up on their elbows during tummy time
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They will enjoy reaching for toys around them and bringing them to their mouths to chew/suck on
Warning: Make sure to check the floor frequently to make sure there are no choking hazards that baby could find!
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Speaking of mouths - they may have begun to teeth. You might find drool on everything and notice they are sucking/gumming object more
What can you do to support your baby?
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Try surrounding baby with soft books, teething rings, plastic keys or other toys similar in size. They will enjoy reaching and bringing each one with their mouth!
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Speaking of toys - try getting toys with different textures for baby to feel and explore
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Make lots of sound that your baby can imitate! Copy their sounds after they make one to promote them making it again
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Feeding and Sleeping
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Baby might be ready to start introducing some solid food. Some signs include:
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Being able to hold their head up for a longer period of time​
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Baby can sit upright, propped in a high chair
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They seem interested in opening their mouth to taste food
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They are double their birth weight or 13 pounds
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Talk with your doctor to ensure it is safe to start solids!
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Baby should still be sleeping roughly 10 hours a night with 3 naps during the day
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Safety tip: Stop swaddling while they are sleeping as soon as baby starts rolling over to keep them safe
To learn more about solid food click the picture
4 Month Check Up
Here are some things to talk to your doctor about during their four-month check-up...​
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Is she ready to start introducing solid foods?
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Bring up any concerns or questions you might have about your baby's development
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Check out the immunizations checklist here
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