By month 4, your baby is much stronger than before. Their neck and head control improve, their movements increase, and their grip becomes stronger. While lying on their tummy, they may try to push themselves forward, attempt to roll over, and sometimes cry if they can’t do it yet. All of this is very common at this age.

You may also notice your baby chewing on their hands, fingers, or anything they can grab. This can be a sign of hunger, but it’s also an important developmental stage. They are learning hand-to-mouth coordination, which helps prepare them for solid foods around 6 months.

Many blogs say that babies make different sounds for hunger, wet diapers, and other needs. Honestly, I tried to notice the differences, but I couldn’t really tell them apart 😅

This is a great time, if you haven’t already—to start talking to your baby. Talk to them often and notice how they respond with their own sounds, as if they are part of the conversation. Have long conversations, use facial expressions, and watch how they react to everything you say. My son would get so involved that it almost felt like he was talking back to me.

Read: Don’t just read the words from a book—tell the story. Use different tones, facial expressions, and fun sounds so your baby can watch your face and understand emotions.

When I read to my son, he smiled when I smiled. If I looked confused, he paused and looked at me with curious eyes. When I made animal sounds, he looked surprised and then smiled.

This is how communication begins with your baby. Reading is not just a play activity—it builds a deep connection, helps babies communicate better as they grow, and creates a reading habit that stays for life.

During these moments, babies often smile, laugh, or even copy your expressions. They move their hands and feet excitedly, and in those moments, you can’t help but feel proud.

Music: Music isn’t just an activity—it’s like therapy for both adults and children. Play soft, soothing music often. It helps them relax and encourages them to express and communicate more.

Dance with them: Dance for your child while the music plays—it makes them happy and strengthens your bond. Hold them in your arms and dance together. The gentle movement helps their body relax and makes them so happy.

Bath time can be fun: Now that your baby can sit with support, bath time can be more playful. Add a few bath toys on some days to keep them happy and engaged.

Let them see themselves: While getting your baby ready, let them look at themselves in the mirror. This helps them slowly recognize who they are, their body parts and build self-awareness. My son now does this on his own every day—he’s almost 3.

Sensory books: Touch-and-feel books are great for tummy time. Babies enjoy looking at them and exploring different textures. 

Give them toys: Start with a ball, a squeeze toy, or anything easy to hold. They aren’t really “playing” yet—everything is new and exciting to them.

Take them outside: Going out is important. It helps babies see new things, builds curiosity, and is almost like a brain exercise for them.

Babies may try to hold their feet or even chew on their thumbs. This is normal and part of their coordination development. Just make sure their hands and feet are clean, and let them explore. As babies’ senses develop, parents often start saying “no” to everything. At first, babies don’t understand what “no” means. Later, if they hear it too often, the word loses its effect—I’ve been there. Try not to use “no” all the time. Save it for moments when it really matters.

My baby’s fourth month was the most relaxed for me. By then, I understood his routine well. He started sleeping for 3–4 hours straight at night and took two naps during the day, each lasting 1–2 hours.

I could plan my day better, and I even found personal time. I noticed that whenever I stepped out of the room while he was sleeping, he would wake up after a while. So I chose to stay close and did most of my work sitting right next to him.

Those moments became my “me time” — writing, reading, or simply listening to something that helped me feel calm and focused. Looking back, this was the month that truly felt like mine after childbirth.

Your baby will keep changing and learning new things, and it does get easier. Just remember not to push them into anything. Let them be. Whatever your baby is doing right now is exactly what they are meant to do. Instead of trying to control or predict their activities, allow them the space to grow naturally with their speed. 

Just try to follow a routine—it may feel like a small effort now, but it will make life much easier in the years to come.

I hope this month is just as good, or even better for you, as it was for me.

Happy motherhood 💛