4 Month Check-Up Doctors Note Template (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

4 Month Check-Up Doctors Note Template Page 2

Honey should be avoided during the first year of life as it may be contaminated with the

deadly germ that can cause a life threatening paralysis called infant botulism.

DEVELOPMENT

• Your baby is now becoming very social. He will draw you into play.

• Talk to him during dressing, bathing, feeding, playing and driving.

• Read to him.

• Play social games such as pat-a-cake, peek-a-boo and so big.

• Continue to put him to bed in a drowsy but awake state so that he can learn to settle himself

to sleep.

• Your baby will chew on his hands or fingers as a way to get to know himself and his world.

• He will drool more now due to increased salivary activity. The first tooth usually appears

around 6 months of age. If he is acting ill and has a rectal temperature higher than 100.5

Growing Up Healthy

degrees F, do not blame it on teething (refer to the “Fever” section in

Take time for yourself and spend time with your partner. Keep in contact with friends and

family to avoid social isolation.

SAFETY/ACCIDENT PREVENTION

• Always use an approved infant car seat facing backwards in the back seat.

• Do not allow anyone to smoke near your baby or in your home.

• Your baby will begin rolling over in the next few weeks. Never leave your baby on a table or

elevated surface. She may wiggle enough to fall off and be injured.

• Never eat, drink or carry anything hot while near or carrying your baby.

• Keep cords, mobiles, and sharp objects out of reach. Snip cord loops that control window

blinds.

• Your baby will put everything in his mouth. Be sure that all toys are nontoxic and have no

little parts that can be pulled or chewed off.

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