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Developmental milestones record - 4 months

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Alternative Names   

Normal childhood growth milestones - 4 months; Childhood growth milestones - 4 months; Growth milestones for children - 4 months

Definition    Return to top

Typical 4-month-old infants are expected to develop certain physical and mental skills. These skills are called milestones.

Information    Return to top

All children develop a little differently. If you are concerned about your child's development, talk to your child's health care provider.

PHYSICAL AND MOTOR SKILLS

The typical 4-month-old baby should:

SENSORY AND COGNITIVE SKILLS

A 4-month-old baby is expected to:

PLAY

You can encourage development through play:

References    Return to top

Feigelman S. The first year. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elevier; 2007: chap 8.

Update Date: 11/3/2008

Updated by: Jennifer K. Mannheim, CPNP, private practice, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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