Master 4 Month Old Developmental Milestones with Picmonic

By four months, babies can hold their heads steady without support when being held, showing improved neck and upper body strength.

When on their tummy, babies can push up on their elbows, demonstrating core strength and preparation for future crawling. This skill prepares babies for further milestones, such as crawling.

Babies can grasp toys at this age, reflecting growing hand control and interest in exploring their surroundings.

Four-month-olds often bring their hands to their mouth, which promotes self-soothing and hand-eye coordination.

Babies begin cooing around four months, producing soft, vowel-like sounds that mark early vocal exploration and engagement with caregivers.

At this age, babies turn their heads toward voices, indicating sound recognition and social interest. It helps them learn how to communicate and develop language skills.

At four months, infants reach a milestone where they smile to capture the attention of their caregivers. They may also chuckle (not yet a full laugh) when parents try to amuse them.

At four months old, infants enjoy looking around as their vision improves, allowing them to distinguish between shades and follow moving objects. They also initiate behaviors such as looking at you, moving, or vocalizing to attract or maintain your attention.

Babies often stare at their hands at this age, exploring body awareness and motor skills.

At four months, babies open their mouths when they see the breast or bottle, showing early recognition of feeding cues and an early form of nonverbal communication.