Развитие грудничка: календарь развития и таблица (очень много видео)

что должен уметь делать малыш, правила ухода, распорядок дня и сна, а также особенности питания и зарядки

Особенности первого месяца жизни новорожденного заключаются в том, что ребенок спит большую часть суток, просыпаясь для кормления и сообщения о возможном дискомфорте – слишком высокой или низкой температуре, переполненном подгузнике.

Период бодрствования постепенно увеличивается. Это время необходимо детскому организму для перестройки и плавному привыканию к изменениям в окружающем мире, а также родителям для восстановления сил и адаптации к изменениям в жизни.

Важно: характеристика первого месяца жизни ребенка рассчитана на малышей, которые родились в положенный срок.

Первый способ взаимодействия младенца с окружающими – это плач. Его малыш использует по различным поводам – голод, неприятные ощущения в животе, дискомфорт из-за мокрых пеленок. Непродолжительный громкий плач необходим ребенку – он стимулирует выработку необходимого гормона стресса, разрабатывает дыхательную и сердечно-сосудистую системы, запускает процессы активации некоторых процессов в коре головного мозга.

Длительный стресс оказывает губительное воздействие на младенца и провоцирует возникновение патологий на фоне истощения нервной системы организма.

Физические параметры

Сколько должен весить, рост

В возрасте одного месяца наблюдаются множество изменений в физическом развитии младенца. Согласно нормам Всемирной Организации Здравоохранения малыш должен набрать 100-900 гр, рост на 3 см, а окружность головы на 1,2-1,5 см.

Рассчитать конкретный вес и рост можно с помощью калькулятора.

Калькулятор роста и веса малыша

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Вес

Низкий кг

Средний кг

Высокий кг

Рост

Низкий см

Средний см

Высокий см

Рефлексы

1. Подошвенный – при проведении пальцем по стопе малыш отдергивает ножку.
2. Сосательный – прикосновение к губам крохи заставляет его складывать губы трубочкой.
3. Хватательный – малыш сжимает в плотный кулачек, вложенный в ладошку палец.
4. Рефлекс поиска – поворот головы при касании или поглаживании щечки свидетельствует об инстинктивном поиске источника питания.
5. Мора – разведение и сведение рук и ног при громком внезапном звуке.
6. Бабинского – проведение пальцем по краю стопы с внешней стороны пальчики ноги расходятся, а стопа разворачивается.
7. Бабкина – надавливание на ладошки вызывает открытие рта и поворот головы.
8. Рефлекс ходьбы – движения, имитирующие шаги при вертикальном положении тела малыша с опорой на твердую поверхность.

Зрение

Зрение младенца улучшается – он способен удерживать в поле зрения зафиксированный предмет на расстоянии 25-30 см. Цвета еще по-прежнему не распознаются, но очертания ребенок уже различает и может проследить взглядом движение яркого, крупного предмета. Взгляд при этом слегка запаздывает, а движение глазных яблок толчкообразное.

У крохи в 1 месяц появляется реакция на громкий внезапный звук в виде вздрагивания. В положении лежа на животике малыш пытается поднимать голову, удерживать ее и поворачивать в стороны и к источнику света.

Также для развития зрения можно использовать черно-белые картинки. Их крепят к кроватке. В первый месяц лучше показывать простые геометрические фигуры.

Для гармоничного физического развития необходимо:

1. Периодически менять положение его тела – переворачивать на спинку, живот, бочок. Манипуляции проводить плавно и внимательно следить за реакцией младенца. Если какое-либо положение вызывает ухудшение настроения его лучше отложить на следующий раз.
2. Проводить гимнастику для глаз с помощью большого красного предмета – рисовать в воздухе линии и круги. Движения совершать медленно, на расстоянии 30 см от глаз ребенка и периодически фиксировать положение. Это предотвратит появление проблем со зрением и укрепить глазные мышцы.

У ребенка в возрасте одного месяца наблюдается чистая кожа светло-розового цвета, снижается гипертонус рук и ног, увеличиваются периоды бодрствования от 10-15 минут до 1 часа в интервалах между сном и кормлением, появляется возможность наблюдать за перемещением взрослого, возникает способность различать свет и темноту.

Эмоциональная сфера

В возрасте 1 месяц младенец еще не различает лиц, но уже способен на некоторые эмоциональные реакции. При появлении родителей ребенок оживляется, совершает хаотичные движения ручками и ножками.

Младенец способен интуитивно определять настроение мамы. Улыбка свидетельствует о том, что ребенка ничего не беспокоит, не болит и не тревожит. Плач выражает потребность в общении или физический дискомфорт.

Для нормального эмоционального развития малышу необходимо уделять внимание и предложить игры, а также обязательно повесить над кроваткой музыкальную игрушку – мобиль. Он позволит развивать слух, координацию и будет успокаивать ребенка. В случае негативной реакции – игрушку можно предложить позже.

Психическое состояние

В силу незрелости головного мозга, у ребенка наблюдается некоторая дезориентация. Полученная информация обрабатывается во сне и состоянии бодрствования.

Качество сна, получение необходимого общения с родителями и спокойная атмосфера в доме благоприятно сказываются на психическом развитии младенца.

Особое внимание следует уделить играм и тактильному контакту, который создает ощущение безопасности и реализует потребность в общении. Это залог нормального развития психики у новорожденого.

Важно: монотонные, даже громкие звуки не должны вызывать вздрагивания у ребенка в 1 месяц.

О нормальном психическом развитии говорит способность малыша подстраивать положение тела, находясь на руках у взрослых, задерживать взгляд на лицах, “агукать” и воспроизводить звуки. Постоянные разговоры с младенцем будут стимулировать развитие речевого аппарата.

На психическом развитии ребенка благотворно сказывается спокойная, нежная и мелодичная музыка – особенно классическая. Ее оздоровительный эффект научно доказан. Достаточно всего 15-20 минут в день музыкальной терапии.

Слуховой аппарат крохи уже достаточно развит для того, чтобы вводить игры с погремушками. Они стимулируют процессы запоминания звуков и развивают ассоциативное мышление.

Что должен уметь делать малыш в первый месяц

Каждый ребенок уникален, но в среднем в возрасте одного месяца у малышей появляется арсенал из умений и навыков:

• удержание головы и ее подъем из положения лежа на животе;
• способность прислушиваться к звукам и поиск их источника;
• “гуление” – эмоциональный отклик и фундамент для развития речи;
• обладание необходимым набором рефлексов;
• наблюдение за крупными, яркими предметами;
• реакция на резкие звуки – вздрагивание;
• способность к узнаванию родителей по голосу и с помощью обоняния.

На нашем сайте есть еще статьи и про следующие месяцы жизни малыша, такие как 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 месяцев.

Питание

Ранее бытовало мнение, что кормление ребенка необходимо совершать по часам, следуя определенному графику. Теперь педиатры склонны к тому, что кормить малыша необходимо по-требованию.

Природой заложен механизм, который не даст младенцу переесть – количество пищи определяется инстинктивно. Это способствует хорошему усвоению и пищеварению.

Кроме материнского молока или смеси малышу можно при необходимости давать ложечку воды.

Рассчитать, сколько малыш должен съедать в сутки молока (в случае грудного вскармливания) в первые 10 дней жизни можно умножив возраст младенца в днях на 80. Разовая доза составит возраст умноженный на 10.

Это усредненные цифры, на практике малыш может съесть больше или меньше в зависимости от различных факторов – температурного режима, самочувствия.

Средняя суточная доза для детей от 10 дней жизни после рождения составляет около 750-1000 гр.

При искусственном вскармливании появляется риск перекормить ребенка. Чтобы этого избежать кормить ребенка необходимо регулярно, строго следуя указанным дозировкам и инструкциям педиатра.

Режим сна: сколько спать и бодрствовать

Согласно физиологическим нормам ребенок возрастом 1 месяц спит большую часть суток – от 16 до 20 часов. Этот период организм малыша использует максимально продуктивно для быстрого роста и адаптации нервной системы.

По словам доктора Комаровского режим сна ребенка устанавливается родителями – переход к ночному сну осуществляется планомерно и согласовано с кормлением малыша. Для детей до 3-х месяцев нормальным считаются 1-2 ночных приема пищи.

Известный педиатр советует не приучать ребенка к укачиваниям, так как не видит в них пользы и уделять достаточное внимание обеспечению нормальных условий сна:

• свежий увлажненный воздух;
• жесткая поверхность матраса;
• отсутствие подушки;
• температура воздуха 18-22 °С.

Купание – может стать не только необходимой гигиенической процедурой, но и ритуалом, который будет успокаивать младенца и настраивать на ночной сон.

Распорядок дня от 0 до месяца

Режим дня для младенца полностью подчинен главным естественным потребностям – еда и сон. Сытый, чистый ребенок будет спать столько, сколько требуется его организму.

Родителям важно подстроить все необходимые ежедневные процедуры так, чтобы они совпадали с биологическим ритмом ребенка. Кормление, купание, прогулки, игры необходимо включить в распорядок дня.

Уход

Гигиена – это основа здоровья младенца. В первую очередь следует обратить внимание на чистоту помещений и предметов с которыми взаимодействует ребенок. Иммунная система еще недостаточно развита, по этой причине все соски, игрушки, текстиль необходимо содержать в чистоте, а при падении обрабатывать кипятком или безопасным обеззараживающим средством.

Комната, в которой больше всего находится младенец должна быть хорошо проветренной, а воздух увлажненным. Чрезмерная сухость может привести к возникновению целого ряда заболеваний.

Важно: малыши очень быстро теряют воду, а обезвоживание и перегрев смертельно опасны.

Личная гигиена

К ежедневным процедурам относятся: регулярная смена подгузников и подмывания (использование влажных салфеток уместно вне дома), промывание носика физиологическим раствором, воздушные ванны. В первые дни жизни необходимо тщательно обрабатывать пупочную ранку зеленкой или перекисью водорода.

Несколько минут, проведенных голышом на жесткой, ровной поверхности обеспечат здоровье кожи и нормальное физиологическое развитие младенца.

Важно: Мирамистин – средство для местного обеззараживания, которое безопасно для слизистых оболочек детей. Им можно пользоваться при ежедневных гигиенических процедурах.

Подстригание ногтей и чистку ушей совершают по мере необходимости.

Зарядка

Двигательная активность необходима младенцу с первых дней жизни. Проводить гимнастику лучше в дневное или утреннее время, примерно за 30 минут до приема пищи.

Для этого нужно разместить кроху на твердой поверхности и поочередно сгибать ручки и ножки в положении лежа на спине. В том же положении притягивать разноименные локоть и колено друг к другу.

Разместив малыша на животе, можно подставить ладони к его стопам и стимулировать рефлекс плавания – ребенок будет отталкиваться от руки и пытаться ползти вперед. Гимнастику нужно завершать прижатием коленей к животику, легким массажем. После кормления уместно подержать кроху столбиком – это положение будет способствовать нормальному перевариванию пищи.

Купание

Это приятная расслабляющая процедура, которая стимулирует психическое и физическое развитие крохи. Оптимальная температура воды – 36-40 °С. Усилить оздоровительный эффект можно с помощью трав – ромашки, череды, любистка и лаврового листа.

Прогулки

Доктор Комаровский рекомендует совершать прогулки при практически любой погоде 2-3 раза в день. Это укрепит иммунитет, а в период бодрствования малыш сможет реализовать свои потребности в познавательном процессе, что необходимо для полноценного психического, эмоционального и социального развития.

Частые проблемы в 4 недели и как их решать

Существует ряд проблем, которые возникают у большинства малышей. В основном они касаются ЖКТ – срыгивания, газики. Эти проблемы возникают из-за заглатывания воздуха в процессе кормления – малыш плачет, поджимает ножки к животу.

В этом случае можно сделать легкий массаж – совершить круговые движения вокруг пупка по часовой стрелке, а также дать специальные лекарственные средства – Укропную Воду, Эспумизан, Боботик или другие.

Важно: перед приемом лекарственных средств необходима консультация педиатра. Для предотвращения появления газиков и срыгивания важно правильно прикладывать младенца к груди.

В случае искусственного вскармливания необходимо тщательно изучать состав смеси и подбирать наиболее адаптированные к грудному молоку по-составу. Наиболее частой проблемой в связи с кормлением смесями являются расстройства желудка и аллергические реакции.

Молочница

Появление небольшого налета на слизистой рта может быть спровоцировано молочницей. Чтобы ее устранить нужно тщательно обработать все игрушки, предметы и бутылочки кипятком, а также протирать ротик бинтиком, смоченным в неконцентрированном растворе пищевой соды. В данной ситуации обязательно необходимо обращение к специалисту и выполнение его рекомендаций.

Раздражение на попе

Малыши часто страдают от появления покраснений и высыпаний вследствие использования неподходящих подгузников. В данной ситуации средства гигиены необходимо сменить на другие, а малыша подольше оставлять без одежды. Мази могут значительно облегчить состояние ребенка – Бепантен, Судокрем и прочие средства, которые разработаны для детей и способствуют заживлению кожи.

Важно: нежная кожа младенца нуждается в тщательном уходе, для этой цели можно использовать натуральные растительные масла адаптированные для детей, кремы и лосьоны с пометкой “от 0+”.

Полезное видео

Предлагаем посмотреть полезное видео про развитие малышей в 1 месяц:

Первый месяц жизни грудничка – важный и волнительный момент для всей семьи. Это период закладывания важнейшей информации об окружающем мире и привыкания к новым условиям жизни. Малыши всецело зависят от родителей, а потому важно обеспечить комфорт и благоприятную атмосферу для всех членов семьи.

90000 Baby Development Stages in the First Year: Month by Month 90001 90002 Buckle up, parents! Your baby’s first year is a whirlwind of milestones. You’ve already seen them take their first breath, heard their first wail, and changed their first dirty diaper. (Only a couple thousand more to go, this year alone!) 90003 90002 So what’s up next? 90003 90002 Developmental milestones are behaviors and physical skills children reach and master as they grow. Some first-year-of-life physical milestones include: 90003 90008 90009 rolling over 90010 90009 reaching for objects 90010 90009 sitting up 90010 90009 crawling 90010 90017 90002 Behavioral / social milestones include mimicking your expressions and crying or laughing to show emotions.90003 90002 So get your cameras ready — here are the milestones you can expect during your baby’s magical first year of life! 90003 90002 It may seem that your baby is simply an eating, pooping, and sleeping machine at this point. But a lot is going on in that tiny body. Milestones to watch for include: 90003 90008 90009 bringing hands and fists toward mouth (though not always with great accuracy) 90010 90009 developing reflexes — flinching at loud sounds, shutting eyes at bright lights 90010 90009 focusing on objects brought within 12 feet of their face 90010 90009 turning toward familiar sounds and voices — like yours! 90010 90017 90002 Your baby is starting to act, well, more baby-like.By the end of 2 months, your baby is likely to be: 90003 90008 90009 gurgling / cooing 90010 90009 trying to follow movement with their eyes (called tracking), although it may not seem very coordinated 90010 90009 holding their head up and pushing upward with their arms while lying on their tummy 90010 90017 90002 Your baby is progressing from dependent newborn to more independent baby (yay — you might find those 5 minutes to take a shower!). This is when some of that cuteness overload starts to kick in.Watch for: 90003 90008 90009 smiling at the sound of your voice (pro tip: record this and review in 15 years to prove that there was once a time your child liked you) 90010 90009 holding their head and chest up and kicking their legs when lying on their stomach 90010 90009 grasping toys 90010 90009 putting their hand in their mouth with more precision 90010 90009 making more vowel sounds (ooh and ah) 90010 90009 recognizing familiar faces and objects from a distance 90010 90009 trying to imitate your facial expressions 90010 90017 90002 At this stage, your baby is taking the milestones already achieved and perfecting them.For example, they may hold their head up more consistently and for longer periods, grasp toys with more coordination, and copy your expressions with more accuracy. Other milestones are: 90003 90008 90009 holding a rattle and shaking it at the same time 90010 90009 perhaps starting to roll from tummy to back 90010 90009 tracking movement more fluidly 90010 90009 pushing down on legs when held in standing position 90010 90017 90002 Your baby continues to grow, explore, and master. As their strength and coordination increase, you may notice that your baby is: 90003 90008 90009 rolling from tummy to back and then back to tummy 90010 90009 grabbing their feet, and maybe even inserting them into their mouth 90010 90009 moving objects from one hand to another 90010 90009 showing interest in the food you’re eating, a sign they’re getting ready for solid foods 90010 90017 90002 Your baby’s growing up! They may now be: 90003 90008 90009 sitting up briefly without any support 90010 90009 saying consonant (mmmm) and vowel (eeee, ooooo) sounds 90010 90009 playing and expressing displeasure when playtime stops (keep those raspberries coming!) 90010 90009 trying to get things out of reach 90010 90009 recognizing their name 90010 90009 expressing emotion (by crying or whining when sad or angry and laughing or squealing when happy) 90010 90017 90002 Given that they are now getting better and better at grasping and holding objects, the American Academy of Pediatrics says 6 months is a good time to begin to encourage your baby to use spoons and their hands to feed themselves.(We’re warning you: It will not be pretty.) You can even introduce a sippy cup or regular cup with help. 90003 90002 Your baby continues to build on what they’ve already learned. Milestones include: 90003 90008 90009 sitting up without support for longer periods 90010 90009 responding to the word «no» 90010 90009 recognizing emotions (happy, stern, etc.) by your tone 90010 90009 using their hand like a rake to reach for something ( called the «raking grasp») 90010 90009 responding to expressions — smiling at a smiling face, looking uncertain at a fearful one 90010 90009 putting objects in their mouth to explore them (parenting tip # 204: keep all garbage cans — and, for the love of all things sacred, diaper pails! — in a locked position; you’ll thank us later) 90010 90009 tracking objects more smoothly 90010 90009 stringing more consonants together while babbling 90010 90017 90002 You might notice that your little one can now roll over , sit up, and move objects from hand to hand or hand to mouth like a pro.You might also begin to see your baby: 90003 90008 90009 rocking back and forth on their hands and knees or scoot along the floor (precursors to crawling) 90010 90009 pulling up to a standing position 90010 90009 drooling — a lot (some babies will be cutting their first teeth around this age) 90010 90009 continuing to babble (was that a random 90134 ma-ma 90135 or 90134 da-da 90135 you just heard ?!) 90010 90009 developing stranger or separation anxiety — this is a kind of distress babies feel when they’re separated from their parents or primary caregivers 90010 90017 90002 Do not worry — separation anxiety passes.We promise you’ll eventually be able to go to the bathroom alone again. 90003 90002 Your baby is on the move! They may be: 90003 90008 90009 crawling 90010 90009 more confidently pulling up to a standing position 90010 90009 playing peekaboo or looking for an object you’ve hidden 90010 90009 using the pincer grip (which involves holding a small object like a piece of cereal or pasta between their forefinger and thumb) 90010 90009 pointing at things they want 90010 90017 90002 Your baby conintues to explore and experiment.Watch your baby as they’re: 90003 90008 90009 moving from pulling to stand or crawling to «cruising,» or walking while holding on to furniture or objects around a room 90010 90009 banging objects together just to hear the sound they make — a kind of auditory assault rivaled only by your neighbor’s garage band 90010 90009 poking at things 90010 90009 putting objects into a container and then taking them out again 90010 90009 feeding themselves finger foods 90010 90009 shaking their head «no» and waving «bye-bye» 90010 90017 90002 In addition to reaching, crawling, and cruising, your baby may be: 90003 90008 90009 continuing to explore language, giving you more 90134 mamas 90135, 90134 dadas 90135, and maybe even the occasional 90134 uh-oh! 90135 using the right inflection 90010 90009 understanding simple declaritive statements, such as «do not touch» 90010 90009 copying your behaviors, like pushing buttons on a play phone and babbling to mimic converation 90010 90017 90002 Congratulations! You officially have a toddler, and you’re no worse for wear — except for maybe that time your baby gave your hoop earring that really bad tug and … well, we digress.90003 90002 During their twelfth month, your baby will likely be: 90003 90008 90009 cruising, standing briefly unsupported, and maybe even taking a step or two 90010 90009 exploring objects by banging, throwing, and dropping them 90010 90009 saying one or two simple words , such as 90134 hi 90135, 90134 no 90135, and 90134 bye 90135 90010 90009 using objects correctly, if not clumsily (for example, using a spoon to eat and a comb to brush hair) 90010 90009 looking to the right object when you say , «Where’s the dog?» or «Where’s grandma?» 90010 90017 90002 While most babies will reach milestones at roughly (and 90134 roughly 90135 is the operative word here) the same age, there’s a wide range of «normal.»90003 90002 Your sister’s baby walked at 10 months and yours is still crawling at 13 months? Normal. Your 9-month-old baby can pick up Cheerios like a vacuum but your neighbor’s baby the same age continues to struggle? Yep, that’s normal too. 90003 90002 Babies born prematurely or with a health issue or congenital disorder can also take more time to reach milestones. And one 2018 study found that girls tend to reach milestones before boys (although the differences were not huge). 90003 90002 All along the way, your baby’s pediatrician will be looking out for milestones and watching your baby’s progress.If your baby’s doctor feels there’s a need for intervention (screening, testing, or therapies, for example), they’ll let you know. And do not shrug off your own intuition. If you feel something needs investigation, speak up. 90003 90002 Keep your well baby appointments (typically 5 to 6 in the first year) and see them as an opportunity to chat with your pediatrician about what’s going on. 90003 90002 Remember that the average ages for reaching certain milestones are just that — averages. Some babies will do things earlier, while others will do them later — and that’s all usually OK.90003 90002 In fact, one Swiss study published in 2013 found that children who started walking early (younger than the study’s average of 12 months) were neither more intelligent nor more coordinated by their late teen years than children who walked later (the latest was 20 months). 90003 90002 But as always, speak to your child’s doctor if you have any concerns. 90003.90000 4 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones 90001 90002 90003 Table Of Contents: 90004 90005 90002 It’s been four months since your tiny bundle of joy made your world beautiful. The little junior now looks straight into your eyes, babbles, recognizes you and above all melts your heart with that charming smile. Motherhood is blissful, and you get a greater realization of it when your baby completes the fourth month of his life. 90005 90002 MomJunction acquaints you with the various developmental milestones your baby would reach when he completes four months.We also share with you some simple ways to hone his capabilities. 90009 90005 90011 A Four-Month-Old Baby’s Development Chart 90012 90013 90014 90015 90016 90017 Achieved Developmental Milestones 90018 90019 90016 90017 Emerging Developmental Milestones 90018 90019 90024 90025 90026 Responds to basic sounds and words 90027 90026 Learns to respond to his own name 90027 90024 90025 90026 Supports body with arms during tummy time 90027 90026 Can roll over from tummy to back 90027 90024 90025 90026 Smiles and laughs while looking at faces 90027 90026 Responds differently to specific facial expressions 90027 90024 90025 90026 Tracks nearby objects 90027 90026 Can track objects moving farther 90027 90024 90025 90026 Sits with support 90027 90026 Sits without support for short durations 90027 90024 90025 90026 Makes basic movements when on tummy 90027 90026 Begins to crawl when placed on tummy 90027 90024 90025 90026 Can hold toys with both hands 90027 90026 Passes toys from one hand to another 90027 90024 90025 900 26 Cries differently for different feelings 90027 90026 Makes different sounds for different feelings 90027 90024 90025 90026 Pushes legs downwards while standing with support 90027 90026 Supports weight on both legs while standing with support 90027 90024 90025 90026 Watches new faces and objects keenly 90027 90026 Shows active curiosity towards new objects and people 90027 90024 90085 90086 90002 In addition to these basic milestones, your baby will learn several other skills.90009 90005 90011 A Four-Month-Old’s Developmental Milestones 90012 90002 Here we list the various cognitive, physical, and social and emotional skills that your four-month-old would achieve. 90009 90005 90095 Cognitive Developmental Milestones: 90096 90002 Cognitive skills pertain to the baby’s intelligence, rationality and decision-making capabilities. 90005 90099 90100 90003 Basic cause and effect understanding: 90004 When he is put in a feeding position, he opens his mouth in anticipation of food.He also reacts cheerfully when shown a toy indicating that he understands it is play-time. Babies now learn to draw basic connections between objects, individuals and situations. When it comes to individuals, memory plays an important role. 90103 90104 90105 90100 90003 Better memory: 90004 He now recognizes grandpa and possibly even recollects his last meeting with him. Your baby now has a definitive reaction towards objects and people he remembers. This could mean he may resist being held by certain individuals whom he dislikes.He will repeatedly choose one particular toy from a pile of toys thus indicating that he now has his favorites. 90103 90104 90111 90100 90003 Responds to affection: 90004 The little one now knows that when mommy kisses his cheeks it means she is showing love. Your four-month-old baby understands that he is the center of attention and responds accordingly every time you display affection. By four months, babies recognize the emotion of love especially when demonstrated by the primary caregivers (1).90103 90104 90117 90100 90003 Lets you know when he is sad: 90004 If he understands love, he can also express sadness. A four-month-old baby will cry when a parent leaves the room for a substantial amount of time and will stop it when the parent returns. He expresses his feeling of sadness or missing someone by crying. This wail is usually a dry weep, wherein he does not shed tears but just throws a tantrum. 90103 90104 90123 90100 90003 Cries differently for different reasons: 90004 Crying is still the primary mode of communication for your 4 months baby.But now he has varying levels of wavelengths for it. Hunger, sadness, soiled diapers, each one has a differently toned cry. As a parent, you will soon recognize the different crying patterns. 90103 90104 90002 [Read: 90003 Baby Development Month By Month 90004] 90005 90095 Physical Developmental Milestones: 90096 90135 90100 90003 Holds head steady: 90004 Heads up! Your baby now holds his head unsupported when held in arms. When he is picked up from a lying down position, he holds his head steadily in the direction he is being lifted.The neck muscles are stronger than they were a month ago, which means you are going to see more controlled and natural neck movements. 90103 90104 90141 90100 90003 Stronger shoulder muscles: 90004 When placed on his tummy, he will push his elbows down towards the ground like getting into a plank position. The elbows are supported by the upper arms, which get their strength from the back muscles through the shoulders. 90103 90104 90147 90100 90003 Sitting with assistance: 90004 You can also make him sit on your lap or a soft surface while supporting him.You still need to hold him but he no longer topples over easily like he did earlier, indicating a substantial development in the lower back muscles. 90103 90104 90153 90100 90003 Speech development: 90004 Your baby is still young to understand the various nuances of language but you will see him make an effort to speak his first words. He now discovers his new found ability to use his voice and you would notice that he babbles simple rhythmic sounds (2). Infants at this age find it easier to say words beginning with M, D and B.This means you could experience the joy of hearing «Ma-Ma» and «Da-Da» very soon. Your baby may still not associate these words with parents, but you can reinforce it by repeating the word when he says it. Either way, he now does more than just cry! 90103 90104 90159 90100 90003 Rolling over: 90004 When placed on his tummy he will be able to roll over from tummy to back. That is a substantial growth in his physical development since it shows an increase in his range of movement. It is all due to stronger shoulder and back muscles that can now exert more force.90103 90104 90165 90100 90003 Arm extensions: 90004 Stronger back muscles pave the way for stronger arm muscles. The baby is now capable of bringing both hands at a time to the mouth. You now notice that he extends his hand to grab a toy when it is in a reachable distance. When you hold him in your arms he may even throw his arms around you like a hug. 90103 90104 90171 90100 90003 Pushes down on legs when held straight: 90004 Your baby can not stand but when you hold him vertically he will extend his feet all the way to the ground, like in a manner to stand.Earlier he would simply curl his feet up but he is now developing the natural reflex to push the feet down to stand. 90103 90104 90177 90100 90003 Larger tummy capacity: 90004 You may notice that your baby feeds for longer per breastfeeding session. But at the same time, he is hungry fewer times a day than earlier. A baby’s stomach has grown since the third month and is significantly bigger than it was in his first month. This means it can hold more milk, keeping him satiated for longer thus requiring fewer feeds.90103 90104 90183 90100 90003 Improved eye control: 90004 By the age of four months, babies have better developed ocular muscles than they had a couple of months ago. Better ocular muscles coupled with stronger neck muscles mean the baby can move his gaze along a moving object. Wobble a toy around him and he will keep his eyes transfixed at it until it moves out of his field of vision. Babies at this age also look at faces carefully, especially the eyes. They have color vision since birth but high contrast objects like checkerboard patterns or eyes entice them the most.Do not be surprised if he often plays a game of stare with you! 90103 90104 90189 90100 90003 Better motor skills: 90004 Place him in the crib with some dangling toys, and there are high chances he will reach out to a toy and rattle it. His hands are now quite dextrous since he has finer grip control than before. He can grab a handful of the object with improved precision and will maintain grip while moving the object. Long-haired moms beware! He is surely not going to let his grip loosen easily! 90103 90104 90195 90100 90003 Improved sleep: 90004 Your baby now sleeps in more solid blocks.This means he may, most probably, sleep for eight continuous hours probably at night. He may still wake up once in a while when he is hungry or has soiled his diapers, but it is now less sporadic and more predictable. 90103 90104 90201 90100 90003 Probably some teeth: 90004 Baby teeth can appear from the sixth month but it can start as early as the fourth month (3). The first teeth to appear are the lower central incisors, which are the front two teeth on the lower jaw. The emergence of the first teeth can vary and it is completely normal for a four-month-old baby to have no teeth.Therefore, do not be alarmed if your little one shows no pearly whites in his mouth. 90103 90104 90002 [Read: 90003 Important Milestone In Your Baby’s Life 90004] 90005 90095 Social And Emotional Developmental Milestones: 90096 90213 90100 90003 Imitates others: 90004 One of the best ways four-month-olds respond to others is by imitating them, especially the sounds and expressions made by their parents (4). Look at him with a wide gaping mouth and there are chances he will gape back at you.Speaking to him with certain simple sounds will elicit a reaction in the form of a rudimentary imitation of the sound. It may be a simple act but is a strong indicator that the baby has started to understand the importance of verbal communication. 90103 90104 90219 90100 90003 Smiles and laughs: 90004 If you feel he just chuckled then he probably did. Babies begin to give those incredibly cute smiles and gurgle-like laughs from the fourth month of their lives. These smiles can be stimulated by anything that the baby finds amusing or cheerful like a laughing parent, a funny sound, etc.Laughter is often accompanied by an excitement that he may display by moving his hands and feet. 90103 90104 90225 90100 90003 Shows preference towards familiar people: 90004 You will see the first set of social skills in your little one at the age of four months. The baby’s behavior shows a preference towards people whom he recognizes, which means he remembers them. He will smile towards familiar faces even when they are standing at a distance. These are the first signs of social bonding. 90103 90104 90231 90100 90003 Enjoys play-time: 90004 Playing with your baby now seems more meaningful since he responds to the play rather than be a quiet spectator.He looks and smiles at a moving toy and understands that you are playing with him. It brings playtime a whole new meaning by making it social and interactive. 90103 90104 90237 90100 90003 Curious about others: 90004 A new face walks into the room and your baby just can not keep his eyes off that person. If you hold him in your arms and speak to the stranger you may notice your baby turning his head to take a look at that person. He may even respond to the stranger’s smile with a smile. Babies develop a level of curiosity towards strangers as long as they are in a secure company of a parent.But if he is left alone with the unknown person he may panic and cry. 90103 90104 90002 These developmental milestones are the ideal physical, mental and social achievements at the age of four months. If your baby does not show any of these it does not necessarily mean he has a problem or is lagging behind other infants. Just like adults, babies have personalities and may take their time to understand and learn various nuances of life. If he can not do something today, he might do it the next week or perhaps the next month.It is just that he is taking his time. 90009 90005 90011 When To Be Concerned? 90012 90002 However, you should be alert if you observe certain traits that could indicate serious developmental delays. Following are the important ones: 90005 90099 90100 90003 Lacks coordinated eye movement, can not move his gaze: 90004 The ocular muscles that control the eye movement are still developing, so there might be some lag in the movement of the both the eyes. But if the baby has a serious lack of coordination and does not appear visually alert, then there could be a problem.90103 90104 90105 90100 90003 Does not smile at all: 90004 Smiling is an important social activity and by four months, babies smile at least at their parents. If your baby has never smiled and seems socially detached even with you and your spouse, then you must get him checked by a doctor. 90103 90104 90111 90100 90003 Can not hold the head steady: 90004 It is not normal for babies to have wobbly necks by the fourth month. By now, they should be able to hold heads steady when held in arms.If the baby is not able to do so, then it could be an indicator of a muscular or physical problem. 90103 90104 90117 90100 90003 Has stiff arms, hands, and legs: 90004 He should be able to bring hands to mouth, hold items and shake them and latch on to a finger or object when placed in his palm. When placed vertically, he will try to put his weight on his feet by exerting a force towards the ground. If his hands and arms seem stiff in general then it is definitely a red flag. 90103 90104 90123 90100 90003 Makes no sound at all: 90004 Babies make basic babbling sounds by the age of four months and may even make attempts at imitating words spoken by a parent.If your baby does not make a sound at all and in general seems silent then it could be an indicator of a hearing or speech problem. You must take your baby to a doctor if you notice something like this. 90103 90104 90002 Always remember that any developmental delay in your baby does not mean that he definitely has a problem. It could simply mean that your baby is taking time to learn and grasp new skills. But if your baby is unable to do something that babies of his age generally are able to do then the question arises «Why is he unable to do so?».The answer could be less sinister than you may imagine and it is best to leave it to the diagnosis of a medical practitioner. There are always things you can do to prompt and encourage 4 month old baby development by following certain best practices. 90005 90002 [Read: 90003 3 Months Baby Development 90004] 90005 90011 5 Tips To Improve The Development Of Your Four-Month-Old 90012 90099 90100 90003 Speak to your baby 90004 as much as you can. He may not understand much but he definitely picks up basic words by what he hears from his parents (5).Your baby’s gibberish is actually his attempts to repeat the words and sentences that he heard his parents say. In some instances, babies also say simple words like ‘mama’ and ‘dada’. If he does so, encourage him to repeat the word. This will establish the sound and lip-tongue movement associated with that word. 90103 90104 90105 90100 90003 Refer to his toys and individuals around by their names or relations. 90004 This will teach him basic object-name association along with helping him learn new words.So the next time you give him a rattle say «Here is a rattle». When grandma arrives, say «Look it’s grandma!» Point at the object or person to make the context of your sentence more definite for the baby. 90103 90104 90111 90100 Make him sit in your lap and 90003 read him through brightly illustrated books. 90004 Bright colors and rich contrasts attract 4-month-old babies and will help improve his sense of vision. 90103 90104 90117 90100 90003 Have active playing sessions. 90004 Let your baby hold one end of the toy while you sway the other end.You can also move his hands gently while saying nursery rhymes. Movements like these will help strengthen the muscles and joints of the baby. Active play time is a great way for him to train his muscles to have smoother and controlled movements. 90103 90104 90123 90100 Having 90003 tummy time 90004 regularly can improve the baby’s control on his neck and back muscles thus strengthening them. Place objects of interest and encourage your baby to reach out to them. This will be a great exercise even for his arm muscles.You can move the toys within his field of vision to make him move his neck along with the object that can improve his object tracking capabilities. 90103 90104 90002 The right amount of stimulation can help nurture your four-month-old baby’s development. A baby is most attached to his parents. Therefore, it is quite natural for a four month old baby to learn new skills from you every day. Maintain a healthy routine of play and socialize with him to keep your baby on track with his development.That way he is quite likely to surprise you with a new skill every day and do not forget to take a snap the next time he shows off his new-found capabilities! 90005 90002 Have an experience to share about your four-month-old? We would love to hear it. Do leave a comment below. 90005 90322 Recommended Articles: 90323 Was this information helpful? .90000 Baby Development | 0-3 Months Old 90001 90002 Resources by Age: 0-3 Months Overview 90003 90004 Your Baby is Learning So Fast! 90005 90002 Infants develop more than one million new neural connections per second. As their vision improves, they begin to focus on nearby objects.Newborns especially love black, red, and big squares or polka dots. 90003 90004 Exciting Things Are Happening! 90005 90010 Is Baby Doing Tummy Time? 90011 90002 Tummy Time helps build the strength your baby needs to meet their milestones! You should start Tummy Time as soon as you bring your baby home.90003 90002 Learn more about Tummy Time 90003 90010 Bonding with Baby 90011 90002 Bonding is important in these early stages, because baby does not know how to self-calm yet.We have an amazing bonding activity that will also help in many areas of baby’s development. 90003 90002 See the baby bonding activity 90003 90010 Keep Baby Safe While They Sleep 90011 90002 Always remember: back to sleep, tummy to play! Learn the ABC’s of Safe Sleep to keep your little one sleeping soundly.90003 90002 Learn about safe sleep 90003 90004 We focus on your baby’s development in these areas: 90005 All of our developmental milestones are supported by American Academy of Pediatric findings.90030 Learn More 90003 All of our games are developed and reviewed with licensed pediatric physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists.90030 Learn More 90003 From 0 months to 6 years of age, our videos will help you learn about your child’s development by providing information on topics, such as milestones and communication skills.90030 Learn More 90003 Find important resources that will help guide you through parenthood.Our brochures, blogs, and many other tools give you access to empowering materials. 90030 Learn More 90003 Understand your child’s growth through their stages of development with information on key areas.90030 Learn More 90003 90002 Use our checklists to track your baby’s behavior and discuss any concerns with your healthcare professional.90003 90002 See What a Parent Has to Say 90003 90044 90002 «You think you’re an expert after your first baby, but I just had my second two weeks ago and wish I knew about Pathways.org with my first. It’s crazy how the small things I do now can really impact him developmentally in the future! » 90003 90047 90004 Reliable Resources for Parents 90005 Reliable Resources for Parents .90000 Baby Development Month By Month 90001 90002 From newborn to toddler, it just takes 12 months for your baby to undergo an unbelievable transformation. Babies grow at a rapid pace and every proceeding month brings in new developments. It is obvious that all new parents wonder what to expect next in their baby and how to know if their baby’s development is in the right track. No matter what pace your baby develops, there is a fairly wide window for a baby to reach every developmental stage. 90003 90002 You can look forward to your baby reaching many milestones in the first 12 months like crawling, babbling, teething and grasping.If your baby can reach one milestone sooner, she may get another one later since her body will be busy in perfecting one skill. Keeping all these variations in mind, learn what is normal and what to expect each month of your babies first year. Here is an infographic that acquaints you with such information. 90003 90006 Growth Milestones — Baby Development Month By Month: 90007 90008 1st Month: 90009 90010 90011 Your baby is growing fast 90012 90011 Makes eye contact 90012 90011 Cries for help 90012 90011 Reacts to parents ‘voices and smiles 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 1 Month Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 2nd Month: 90009 90010 90011 Your baby becomes more plump 90012 90011 Learns giving social smile and studying faces 90012 90011 Concentrates on looking at people than objects 90012 90011 Murmurs and gurgles in response to sounds 90012 90011 Expresses anger 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 2 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 3rd Month: 90009 90010 90011 You will see a remarkable pattern in your baby’s schedule 90012 90011 Smiles back when you smile, the lovely smile involves the whole body — arms lift up , hands open wide and legs move 90012 90011 Smiles and gurgles to get your attention 90012 90011 Imitates facial expressions and certain mov ements 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 3 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 4th Month: 90009 90010 90011 Pushes up arms when lying on stomach 90012 90011 Grabs object to get them 90012 90011 Laughs out aloud 90012 90011 Enjoys playing and cries when playtime is disrupted 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 4 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 5th Month: 90009 90010 90011 Becomes assertive 90012 90011 Starts rolling in one or other direction 90012 90011 Learns to transfer objects from one hand to another 90012 90011 Blows spit bubbles 90012 90011 Cries for mom or dad if they are out of sight 90012 90011 Loves to play during feeding 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 5 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 6th Month: 90009 90010 90011 Rolls over both the ways 90012 90011 Scratches small objects to reach them 90012 90011 Babbles and makes noises like squeals and murmurs 90012 90011 Tends to be either gentle or active 90012 90019 90002 [R ead: 90021 6 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 7th Month: 90009 90010 90011 Starts crawling, scooting 90012 90011 Learns to use thumb and fingers 90012 90011 Enjoys being in social environment 90012 90011 Expresses anger in a strong way 90012 90011 Mimics adults sounds 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 7 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 8th Month: 90009 90010 90011 Sits perfectly without any support 90012 90011 Tries clapping hands 90012 90011 Responds when you call your baby by name 90012 90011 May get anxious or shy with strangers 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 8 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 9th Month: 90009 90010 90011 Tries to crawl and climb stairs 90012 90011 Imitates gestures that others make 90012 90011 Likes playing with the parent (with mom when she is cooking) 90012 90011 Learns object permanence 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 9 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 10th Month: 90009 90010 90011 Tr ies to stand 90012 90011 Shuffles and again settles toys 90012 90011 Self-esteem begins 90012 90011 Responds to clapping 90012 90011 Shows all moods like happy, sad and anger 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 10 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 11th Month: 90009 90010 90011 Does not allow you reading books or paper 90012 90011 Tries saying mama or dada 90012 90011 Will not be cooperative 90012 90011 Loves bathing time 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 11 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90008 12th Month: 90009 90010 90011 Stands without any support and takes first steps 90012 90011 Tries speaking 2 to 3 words 90012 90011 Helps while you are dressing like pushing hands into sleeves 90012 90011 Shows temper tantrums 90012 90011 Develops sense of humor 90012 90019 90002 [Read: 90021 12 Months Baby Development 90022] 90003 90002 Your baby will undergo an amazing transformation in the first year of life.He or she will have about tripled birth weight. Keep watching the baby growth stages. Also keep in mind that all babies grow at his or her pace.If you do not see any of the milestone of baby month by month as stated, it is completely normal in baby’s development. 90003 90006 Recommended Articles: 90007 Was this information helpful? .