4th month after the baby is born

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Dang Huy Toan - Pediatrician - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

13-week-old babies are always happy and ready to participate in games, socializing or any form of interaction. Parents, be prepared for endless laughter with children during this period.

When a 13-week-old baby is placed on his stomach, he is able to stand up on his own with both hands, as well as being able to keep his head upright when placed in a sitting position. Children can also turn over to find and hold objects they want. About half of babies by the age of 4 months can stand on their feet if kept upright by an adult. Many children have a hobby of playing with their toes, even putting their toes in their mouths.
If developed well, now the child can sit without assistance, can even stand up when leaning on others. Children have the ability to go find toys they like, and if adults put them away, children will react with an annoyed and angry attitude.

A 14-week-old infant is still almost entirely on a liquid (milk) diet. Some parents may be able to start introducing solid foods to their babies, but experts recommend waiting patiently until your baby is 6 months old. If parents still decide to give the child solid foods, they should not let the child eat more than one tablespoon at a time and no more than twice a day, because this is just practice, the child does not need the nutrition from this food.
The growth of a 4-month-old infant is still completely dependent on breast milk or formula. Breastfed babies will need to eat 5 to 6 times per day, and formula fed babies need about 5 times per day (177 - 237 ml each time), with a total milk volume of 710 to 1065 ml. This amount of milk will help children grow well in both height and weight.
Average height and weight at this stage for girls is 55.9 - 67.3 cm and 4.5 - 8.6 kg, respectively, for boys is 58.4 - 68.6 cm and 5.0 - 9.1 kg. If the child does not achieve the average growth rate as other children and has been confirmed by the doctor that there is no problem, parents do not need to worry, because each child is a unique individual, no child is completely different. like a child.

Use of vaccines: This is the time to re-vaccinate children with vaccines such as diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hib, polio, pneumococcal and rotavirus;

Sleep differences: Children may sleep more or less than average, but how do you know if your child is getting enough sleep? Very simply, parents should observe the child's emotions. If your child is cheerful and active, even though he seems to be sleeping little, he is still alert and active, it means that his sleep needs have been met. On the contrary, if the child is irritable and tired, he will need more sleep. By 4 months of age, most babies need 10 to 12 hours of sleep at night (may be waking up 1-2 times) and some daytime naps of about 3 to 5 hours. . As a key area of ​​Vinmec Medical system, Pediatrics Department always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts with:
Gathering a team of leading pediatricians: including leading experts with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctorates, masters), experienced, worked at major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108.. Doctors All are well-trained, professional, with a mind - range, understanding young psychology. In addition to domestic pediatric specialists, the Department of Pediatrics also has the participation of foreign experts (Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA) who are always pioneers in applying the latest and most effective treatment regimens. . Comprehensive services: In the field of Pediatrics, Vinmec provides a series of continuous medical examination and treatment services from Newborn to Pediatric and Vaccine,... according to international standards to help parents take care of their baby's health from birth to childhood. from birth to adulthood Specialized techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in Pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - skull surgery, stem cell transplantation. blood in cancer treatment. Professional care: In addition to understanding children's psychology, Vinmec also pays special attention to the children's play space, helping them to have fun and get used to the hospital's environment, cooperate in treatment, improve the efficiency of medical treatment. Doctor Dang Huy Toan has many years of experience in Pediatrics and Neonatology, especially in pediatric respiratory diseases. Doctor Dang Huy Toan was the former head of the pediatric department at 22.12 hospital and the head of the Department of Internal Medicine at Tam Tri Nha Trang hospital. Currently, he is a Doctor at the Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Reference source: mayoclinic.org; whattoexpect.com