Baby Development

baby growth so quickly in the first 6 months. It's really quite amazing. Check this out.

THREE and four months

Three Months :

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Physical development

Better head and neck control plus the discovery of his hands mean your baby can now take much more interest in his environment.

At this stage, his neck and back muscles are surprisingly strong and, with improving head control, your baby can raise his head and chest when lying on his back. Your baby may have realized that sitting is on the horizon and may struggle to sit up, lifting his head up when on his back. Your baby loves being held sitting but needs support. Sitting independently is a few months away.

Mental development

Your baby has a more settled relationship with you and, as his communication powers grow, may start using his wiles to achieve certain things, for example, wriggling around or making noise in order to get picked up.

Your baby may start cooing when he's on his own, and especially when he's happy. Make the most of it, as cooing doesn't tend carry on much beyond four months.

Four Months :

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Physical development

Your baby has now gained almost total head control. At the beginning of this month he may still wobble when pulled to sitting, but should outgrow this in a few weeks.

Your baby now kicks with more coordination, discovering he can use his legs to make things happen, such as making a mobile move.

As his grapping skills have also become more refined, your baby may pull at a cot gym and try to pull himself to a sitting position, but it's still hard work, and for now your baby may prefer to observe the world from the comfort of your lap.

Mental development

Mental and motor development go hand in hand this month - as your baby starts learning more about the world, so he tries to do more. Increased curiosity and understanding go with better reaching skills - your baby loves looking around, but this may no longer be enough, and he now wants to reach out and touch everything. Your baby is much more responsive and vocal, too, and will keep you entertained in "conversations" for ages.

As your baby's awareness grows he shows increased enjoyment of games, such as splashing in the bath, or making faces with an older child. Your baby may also spend more time examining objects, such as rattles, developing his concentration.

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