What's the baby up to?
This is the age when your baby's personality starts to show itself. You will be excited by their reaction
to you and other familiar people.
Month 4 milestones
Baby starts to babble.
She'll laugh out loud and keep you all in stitches too
She can lift her head up 45 degrees and hold it steady
She recognises your face and scent.
Other stuff to think about
When will my baby start teething?
A baby's first tooth can arrive as early as 3 months, but the average age is 7 months. Teeth don't really cut
through the gum as most people think. It's a natural process which occurs gradually, often with few or no problems.
Teething does not cause illness in itself but does seem to come hand in hand with other minor symptoms. It can be
confused with an infection or ailment, so if symptoms persist for more than 24 hours or get worse, look for other
possible causes. Expect:
Drooling
A cough - due to increased saliva
A chin or face rash
Biting
Pain and discomfort
Diarrhoea
Refusal to feed
Irritability
Struggling to sleep
Ear pulling
Teething soothing tips
Encourage your baby to bite on a cold, rubber teething ring. Rubber is easy to clean, can't be swallowed
and doesn't injure the gums.
Make sure your baby is drinking lots of fluids as babies can often become dehydrated.
Oral teething gel can help ease teething discomfort as it numbs the gum for a short time.
Remember to check with your pediatrician before giving your baby any medication.
Teething Timeline
16 weeks of pregnancy
Tooth development starts in the womb. By the fourth month of pregnancy, your baby's front teeth have already started
to form.
3- 6 months
The lower front central teeth (incisors) are usually the first to poke their way through the gum.
7 months
Upper front central teeth (incisors) are seen.
12 – 16 months
The first primary molars make their appearance.
16 -20 months
The canines appear next to the incisors.
20 – 30 months
The second molars appear.
Go back to the complete list of Baby week-by-week updates.