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Month 4
Month 4
As your baby becomes so much more aware of the world around him, he becomes more sociable too. His personality will really start to emerge now, and you will both benefit from 'conversations'. Try imitating your baby's 'words' and sounds. It will delight him! Many researchers believe four-month-olds understand all the basic sounds that make up their native language. Although your baby may develop the ability to say mama and dada this month, he won't yet connect them with you.
His attention may wander during feeding sessions, as he notices his surroundings. He will likely eat fewer meals each day now. If you're wondering about solid foods now, let your baby tell you when he is ready!
Your baby will be sleeping around 15 hours a day now. He may (or may not!) be sleeping though the night, and taking two naps during the day. As your baby's sleeping patterns become more predictable, you will feel more rested, too! Take some time for yourself while your baby naps. Rather than rushing about cleaning, why not read, soak in the bathtub, take a nap or talk to other moms at The Baby Corner? The housework will wait! When it is time for housework, try to cut down on unnecessary household tasks. Let the dishes drain... plan simple meals... Once you have a system, housekeeping will become easier.
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jackie, st.lucia
03/14/2010 11:22 am
The most handsome guy in the world is 4mths and 3wks, he don't sleep during the day and goes to bed from 9pm-7am and wakes once or sometimes twice for breast feeding. He likes to laugh and play. What can i do to make him take atleast one knap during the day?
Sibel YILDIZ Seckin, Turkey / Izmir
02/25/2010 3:33 am
Hello, My girl is 4 months and 2 weeks old she goes to sleep in the night time at 10 o'clock and sleeps during the night until 7 am but during night she wants to have breastfeding every 3 hours. during the day she have 2 very short nap.
jagjit, india
02/21/2010 10:56 pm
My baby had a severe cough .please recommend me medicine .he is under treatment for last one month.I am giving him Lactogen/mothers Feed,,Steam,,,azithral and nazal drops. please guide me.
jagjit, india
02/21/2010 10:54 pm
My baby had a severe cough .please recommend me medicine .he is under treatment for last one month.I am giving him Lactogen/mothers Feed,,Steam,,,azithral and nazal drops. please guide me.
Stephanie, Texas, USA
12/22/2009 1:46 pm
My little girl is 4 Months and 1 week. She sleeps through the night from 9 pm to 10 am. She takes one nap during the day about an hour long. And 2 Short naps both in the afternoon. I pump and give her bottles she drinks 4- 10oz bottles during the day but not all at one time, since breastmilk lasts 9 hours room temp. So she has a large amount for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and then snacks on an ounce or so in between each. She has tried cereal and juice but doesnt like either one, even after a couple tries. But she likes mashed potatoes. She is very happy, but has ALOT of gas reguardless of what i eat or dont eat, but it doesnt bother her any.
scilla, london
12/13/2009 8:08 am
My baby is 4months 2weeks, she wakes up every 2hours in the night for breastmilk. she doesnt have specific sleeping time, sometimes plays with dad till 11pm.
hardly sleeps during the day.
Patricia, Australia
12/03/2009 1:44 am
My bubs is 3mths and 2 wks old, she sleeps from 8pm-5am and wakes for a meal in middle of night once. She has been showing signs of teething and babbling since she was 3 wks old.
Candi, Pennsylvania, usa
12/01/2009 4:17 pm
My baby is 4mos and 2wks, she sleeps from 9pm to 9am unless she pushes herself to the top of the crib and then wakes herself up but goes right back down after soothing her. She eats about 5oz every 4 to 5 hrs and has her baby food in the morning and baby cereal at night. She is happy and hyper I couldn't be luckier!!!
heather, oh,usa
11/17/2009 3:57 am
My baby is 17 weeks old and just started waking up at 3:30am every night. This just started does anyone know why?
Jackie, Ok, United States
10/31/2009 11:01 am
My baby girl is 4months and 1 week old. She's been sleeping thru the nite since she was 7 wks old. She eats 6 oz every 4-5 hrs during the day. She also gets one serving of either rice cereal, oatmeal or a baby food veggie with her early evening feeding. No teeth yet, but she loves to giggle and watch her surroundings! We couldn't ask for a better baby! :)
tetet, phils.
10/20/2009 11:55 am
My boy had just turned 4months.He loves to play peek a boo and laughs constantly.He sleeps through the night,from 8pm feeds every 2-3hrs and wakes up at 6am.
Sara, QC, Canada
09/14/2009 8:11 am
My baby is 4 months and 2 weeks. He does not sleep through the night he wakes up every hour or sometimes less. He takes 3 naps during the day of 30 minutes max. Drinks 4 Oz formula 4 times a day and breastfed during the night and every time he wants to take a nap. If he starts sleeping through the night he'll be the easiest baby.
wilma, NY
08/18/2009 11:17 pm
My baby is 4 months old, she goes to sleep at 8:30pm wakes up at 6am for a bottle, then she is back to sleep until 9am and naps 4 times a day for 20min to 1/2 hour, she eats 5 ounces every 3 hours, good baby
suz, uk
07/24/2009 4:34 pm
My baby is 4 months today. she sleeps 4 times a day for 1-2 hrs at a time. goes to bed at 7pm and wakes at 5am for milk and straight back to sleep until 7-8pm
Kristina Dodd, CHICAGO, USA
06/25/2009 5:23 pm
My son is 4 months and 3 weeks. He sleeps 10pm-7am. He usually wakes up about 4am to be fed. He takes 2 naps per day. And loves his prune juice!
laquita, ca, united states
03/14/2009 10:56 pm
My daughter is 4 months, she laughs a lot, she requires a lot of attention. She's a lot of fun, we talk, and giggle. She sleeps through the night from 10-7, takes 2naps during the day (but dozes off occasionally) and she eats really well, 4oz every 3 hrs.
angela, nc , usa
09/19/2005 9:51 pm
My boy is 4 months and 2 weeks. he laughs constantly and has just discovered his tongue. he also got his first tooth last weel. sleeps through the night from about 8:30-6:00.eats baby food cereal, and nurses nurses.
monmon, egypt
09/03/2005 7:54 am
My baby can not sleep
Charmain, South Africa
06/09/2005 4:31 am
My boy is 4 months and 1 week old. He sleeps through the night, from 9pm to 6am. Takes 2 naps during the day one short one long. He is well tempered but wants constant attention!
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