"What happens at 4 months is that your baby can now take in a wider range of visual experiences," he says. This behavior causes some mothers to worry that their babies aren't eating enough at this stage, says Joshua Sparrow, MD, coauthor of the parenting series The Brazelton Way (Da Capo Press), or to perceive this lack of interest in feeding as a sign that their baby is ready to wean. Just when you think your baby has settled to nurse, for instance, he pulls away from your breast to gaze around the room. There are all sorts of other interesting things to look at, which means baby might get distracted. (Initially, he could see your nose, mouth, and eyes only as isolated features - now she's putting it all together as "Mommy.") Of course, it's not just your face he can see at a distance. Does he relax in his infant seat, or kick his legs nonstop? Does he cry when the smoke alarm goes off, or is he just curious? Then you can tailor your parenting style accordingly - and discover how best to have fun with him and deepen your relationship.Īnother new development: His improved vision will let him see the pattern formed by your face and recognize you from a distance. To assess your baby's temperament, keep track of his reactions to daily routines. A less sensitive baby may be the life of the party as he's passed from one adoring relative to another. For example, if you have a sensitive baby, he's more likely to become overstimulated by noise and lots of people around him. Some of the easier ones to discern in babyhood include regularity (whether he tends to be hungry and sleep at the same time every day), adaptability to change, sensitivity, activity level, and distractibility. Child development experts use nine basic traits, which are inborn, to describe temperament. Now that your baby is out of that fussy newborn phase and more alert and responsive, you can start looking for clues as to what type of baby you have, as his unique personality begins to emerge.
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