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Child's well visit, 4 months: Overview

By now you may be seeing new sides to your baby's behavior. Your baby may show anger, joy, fear, and surprise. And they may be able to roll over and hold on to toys. At this age many babies can sleep up to 7 or 8 hours during the night and develop set nap times.

Read books to your baby daily. And give your baby brightly colored toys to hold and look at.

Put your baby on their stomach when they're awake. This can help strengthen the neck, back, and arms.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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