A 4 month old baby generally starts to chatter a word or two, like "ma-ma" or "ba-ba". In addition, at this age, babies are usually able to roll from the prone to supine position and vice versa. So, what is the development of a 4 month old baby?

Entering the age of 4 months, the baby's weight and length usually have doubled compared to when he was born. For male babies, their body weight is around 5.6–8.6 kg, with a length of about 60–67.8 cm. Meanwhile, baby girls weigh 5.1–8.1 kg, with a length of 58–66.2 cm.

At this age, babies begin to be able to capture and form words from the language they often hear. Even though he could not identify the words as the name of a thing or someone else's nickname, he still tried to pronounce the word.

4 month baby development

Here are some of the developments that babies go through at 4 months of age:

Motor skills

At this age, a special rocking chair for babies ( bouncer ) can be a great place to play for him. The toy hanging on it can be a tool for developing hand-eye coordination.

In addition, babies aged 4 months generally have the following abilities:

  • Able to grab objects that catch his eye. This indicates that her hand coordination and vision are improving.
  • Its eyes can follow the movement and movement of people or objects from one place to another.
  • Able to roll from a supine to prone position and vice versa.
  • When in a standing position, her feet can hit the floor even though you can't walk.
  • Able to keep your head and shoulders straight when you are lifted out of bed and carried in your arms.
  • Start trying to sit with the help of an adult, as the spine is strong enough.

As a 4 month old baby starts to move actively, make sure he rolls over on a bed or a safe surface. Place a guard around it like a pile of pillows so it doesn't fall over.

Talkability

A 4 month old baby begins to chatter and mimic the sounds he hears by paying attention to the movement of his lips when people talk.

The vowel 'a' is the letter most babies say first, especially when they start to chatter. He also began to like his ability to make noises and hear them in his own ears.

To stimulate your little one's speech, you can invite him to communicate by saying simple words, such as 'mama' or 'papa' .

You also need to respond immediately when your little one tries to say something. This is necessary so that he is more confident to say more words.

Social capabilities

A 4 month baby is generally able to smile spontaneously at people who catch their attention. In addition, usually he is also able to do the following things:

  • Able to mimic the facial expression of an adult who is smiling broadly or pouting.
  • Starting to be able to play with other people and can cry when the game stops.
  • Although the communication is still through crying, the sound of crying starts to sound different for each need, for example when tired, hungry, or sick.
  • There are times when he starts to laugh when he sees things he finds funny or interesting.

Other things parents need to pay attention to

A 4 month baby's stomach is bigger than before, so the frequency of breastfeeding will be less. However, in one feeding session, he will fill his stomach until he is full.

Some parents have also started giving solid food to babies 4 months or even earlier. However, it is recommended that you continue to provide exclusive breastfeeding for babies for 4 months and only provide complementary foods (complementary foods) after the baby is 6 months old.

This is because giving complementary foods too early can increase the risk of allergies and the baby does not receive optimal nutrition and benefits from breast milk.

Besides, anything can be a toy and a fun thing for a 4 month baby, so actually at this age he doesn't really need too many toys. Free him to hold various clean and safe objects, such as towels, sofa surfaces, balls, and fruit, so that he can recognize different textures, shapes and colors.

Things Parents Need to Watch Out for

Each baby's growth is unique and cannot be equated. The information above is something that can serve as a guide, but is not something that every baby should have at this age.

However, there are some things that parents need to be aware of, such as:

  • Babies don't smile when they see their parents or something that catches their attention
  • The head cannot stand on its own
  • Unable to notice object movement
  • Does not put the object in his mouth
  • Their feet do not land on the floor when they are in a standing position
  • Neither chatter nor make any noise

If your little one has some of the conditions above, try to take him to the doctor so that the proper examination and treatment can be done to optimize his growth and development.

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