Eline at 4 months

• Weighs a little over 12 lbs. and is outgrowing a few of her 0-3 month outfits
• Smiles a lot more (she stares and grins at lights and brightly-lit windows!), responds enthusiastically to anyone who gets in her face, locks eye contact for extended amounts of time, and loves to be tickled and cuddled
• Sleeps in her cradle and goes to bed for the night at 10 p.m. (with one last “dream feeding” around 11:30) and sleeps until 6:30 or 7 a.m.
• Naps in her swing for 30 mins. to 2 hours after every feeding
• Gets 4 1/2 oz. mixed breast milk/formula six times a day but is inconsistent in finishing the bottle and in the amount she leaks during feedings
• Tracks objects with her eyes, grabs (and tries to chew!) lightweight toys and blankets
• Still likes to be swaddled for sleep
• “Talks” a lot, with a wider range of sounds, and seems to try to imitate sounds we make
• Has made big improvements in head control and can sit propped up for short periods of time
• Is still a generally easy-going and happy baby