I know they say babies all develop on their own time but I want to help her along. Some things I am interested in "getting her to do" that she is not yet doing include: rolling over...she goes to one side only, getting up on her arms (lifting chest), holding her own bottle (she tries! her hands are always on her bottle). I cant think of anything else, but whatever else an almost 4 month old baby can/should be doing will be helpful!!! ALSO...how do u play with her???? THANK YOU ALL!!
2007-01-01 14:45:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
all these things she will do before you know it they will all happen at once when your least expecting it. as for playing with her is easy just show her toys things with bright colors on them, you can also do baby massages with her. check in your area for mommy and me classes they do a lot of things and you get to bond with your daughter and meet new people with their babies. where i live they even have music classes for babies just as young as your daughter. as for what your baby should be doing is hard to say i work in a daycare and every baby is different, some rollover, sit up, hold their bottles at all different times no two babies are alike. some babies are just quicker than others it doesn't mean that anything is wrong at all. sometimes babies are also lazy they will just do it when their ready. so go and have fun with your little one!!!!
2007-01-01 14:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by missaboo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't rush her! My daughter is ten months old and she learns new things all on her own. Talk to her as much as you can. Sing to her and hold her as much as possible. It is also bonding to lay down for naps together. As long as she has activities to do and lots of love then she will be fine and develop in her own time. You should carry her with you throughout the house during the day. This will keep her from feeling bored and introduce her to new sights and sounds. I always put my baby in her carrier while I cooked in the kitchen and she loved to sit and watch me. When I took a bath I would strap her in her little chair and she could be with me while I take a shower. I did everything with her and I still do. She is a contented child and I think it is most important for her to feel secure with you as well as she should have maximum rest at this point as she is rapidly growing. Let her rest. In a few months she will be ready to explore the world around her. So you should treasure this time because she will grow very fast. Each day she will learn more and more new things. In the meantime baby proof the house because when she gains mobility you will have your hands full!
2007-01-01 18:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They say the best thing to do when babies are small is to continue to interact with them as much as possible. They want to be held and hear your voice. Play with her, let her explore her world as much as possible. Take her to the park and let her observe the people. Talk to her at the grocery store and let her observe you as you go about your business.
Don't put her in front of a TV--it's said that passive interaction does not help a child with his or her social devlopment and may make a child more likely to develop ADD.
Let her play with some left over crinkly paper from Christmas. All babies love those. Give her a magazine to rip and wrinkle. Buy a couple of those touch and feel books and read to her. Let her look at the pictures, chew on the book, feel the fur/scales/skin/hair of the animal on the page. Put on some music and dance around the room with her.
2007-01-01 15:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 4 month old who doesnt roll over at all but is starting to try to sit up. I help her with that by gently pulling her from a laying position by her arms. She is also starting to scoot. I help her with that put putting her on her belly a few times a day and holding the bottom of her feet with my hands so that she can push off. For play if you dont have one already a gym/ playmat is the best! It helps with their motor skills. We play peekaboo, I give her "raspberries" and I sing and read to her. Have fun and dont pressure her she will learn on at her own pace with your support. I know it is hard not to compare but just try not to pay attention unless you think your child is "slow".
2007-01-01 14:53:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand you want her to roll over. But shes only 3 months and she'll do it when shes ready but u should let her have tummy time. When she is not sleeping sit her on your lap make faces too her,tickle her,she should play with a rattle, maybe do the whole peek a boo thing just cover your eyew and say boo....my son loved it! Goodluck but just relax she will be just fine!
2007-01-01 14:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by aligsha33 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-01 14:47:57 · answer #6 · answered by gabound75 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oh My God....she is only 3 1/2 months old! Please go and get the book "What to Expect In the First Year" and give the baby, and you, a break!!
2007-01-01 14:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by wondering... 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-01 10:17:14 · answer #8 · answered by binford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't push it because it will be over before you know it.
When my daughter was little i would take her to our local library for laptime. We have met all kinds of other parents and kids there. Her just being around other kids helped her a lot.
2007-01-01 14:52:36 · answer #9 · answered by kelly W 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Baby Einstein. They consist of CD's and DVD's. Their great.
2007-01-01 14:47:43 · answer #10 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋