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| Definition | The developmental milestones record - 4 months refers to the skills and physiologic growth markers regarded as having particular importance to 4 month-old infants. |
| Alternative Names | Normal childhood growth milestones - 4 months; Childhood growth milestones - 4 months; Growth milestones for children - 4 months |
| Information | Physical and motor:Weight gain slows to approximately 20 grams per day Moro reflex , asymmetric tonic neck reflex, rooting reflex, and Perez reflex disappearing Almost no head lag while in a sitting position Able to sit straight up if propped Able to raise head 90 degrees when placed on stomach Able to roll from back to one side Tries to reach objects with hands, but commonly overshoots Plays with rattle when placed in hands, but unable to pick it up if dropped Grasps rattle with both hands Able to place objects in mouth Sensory and cognitive: Close vision well established Eye-hand coordination beginning Can make the consonant sounds: N K P G B Laughs out loud Anticipates feeding when able to see a bottle (if bottle-fed) Begins to show memory Demands attention by fussing Play: Place the baby in front of a mirror Provide bright colored toys to hold Repeat sounds the infant makes Help the infant roll over Use a swing or stroller |
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