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The fourth month THE FOURTH MONTH
Activity
Gradually more control of muscular movements is gained. When lying on the back the baby is able to keep the head in the mid position, and is able to rotate the head in many directions, while sitting or while lying down. If a baby so desires, he is able to keep his head erect and still for short periods. He is able to lift his head to a right angle when lying on his tummy.
He frequently lies on his tummy with the arms outstretched, and will often flex the muscles of the lower limbs, partially raising his body. He tends to rock when lying on his abdomen, with the limbs stretched straight out, and the back arched, or he may roll from one side to the other. If pulled to a standing position, he will stand erect for short periods.
He gradually finds he can sit with support for upwards of a quarter of an hour. I lis head may remain steady, and the back quite erect.
He is able to use his hands to do more activities, and uses his fingers and toes. He grasps for objects with his palms, and often takes them between the fingers, either using the thumb and index or the index and second finger.
His aim when grasping is still often inaccurate. But he tends to grab and will follow objects as they pass to his hand. Often he misses an object when trying to grasp it.
Talk
Baby talk gains rhythm and pitch. It is gradually becoming more modulated, and he may continue with his baby babblings for 10 to 15 minutes, or even longer, at a time. His words, even though in baby talk, gradually take on some of the impressions of vowels of more mature speech.
The quality of his voice becomes more normal, and his cry stronger and more definite. He smiles when spoken to, and he often squeals and cooes. He starts to chortle, giggle, grin and goo, and may keep this up for half an hour. He becomes a great imitator.
Mind
Visual ability becomes more adult-like. He is able to discern colour, and his eyes adjust so that he focuses on objects irrespective of their position.
He becomes even more interested in objects and details and activity around him, and may concentrate for an hour. He becomes increasingly responsive.
His head and gaze will tend to follow objects, especially moving ones, in a more co-ordinated fashion. He will immediately react to a noise, such as a rattle or ringing noise.
He tends to co-ordinate his activities, and will make efforts of his muscle groups (arms, legs, body) to reach things he wants. He grabs for objects, including moving objects, with increasing skill and accuracy, although still often wide off the mark. He often carries objects in his mouth; persists in swiping at things whether he hits or misses them.
He starts to appreciate the third dimension, and is aware of height, depth and size. He will stare at a place from which something drops.
He can remember things over a span of 5-10 seconds. Recognition improves and he will often react to a face he knows. He can differentiate between faces and objects. He tends to dislike strangers, preferring the safety of those he is familiar with.
He can tell the difference between his hands and fingers. He smiles at himself in the mirror. His reaction to faces and those he knows or does not know will vary. He becomes aware of his own little act in life, realizing it is something a bit special and different from the general nature of the outside world.
He becomes aware of situations. He can pick and choose between toys. He often transfers a toy from one hand to the other.
Relationships
His personal relationships, both with himself and with others, gradually develop. He learns to laugh, protest, show anticipation, become excited, breathe heavily, as circumstances vary. He learns to soothe himself and often finds music calming. He clasps his fingers when at play. He shows interest in familiar faces, and will smile at his reflection in a mirror and readily reacts to the familiar features of his mother's face.
He makes a variety of noises; 'talks' to himself as if vocalizing and socializing. He generally enjoys being handled and tends to enjoy being helped to sit or stand. He often indicates discontentment when he has to sit down again.
He is interested in his toys, often having a favourite plaything that he prefers. He enjoys playing, games and generally socializing.
His interest in his social surroundings often reduces his interest in eating. When he hears food being prepared, he anticipates its arrival. Will screw up his mouth when he sees food coming, or he is offered a bottle.
Sounds become quite readily distinguishable.
The time interval between feedings and bowel actions tends to become longer.
He obviously enjoys his bath, and will garrolously splash, kick and lift his head.
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