Week 18: Milestones

July 27, 2013

So Finn had his 4 month check-up appointment this past week and we were excited at how much our big boy had grown. He is getting quite heavy to haul around – especially his noggin which seems to grow bigger every day.

Here are his stats:

Weight:
Birth: 5 pds 13 ounces
4 Months: 13 pds 7 ounces

Length:
Birth: 18.75 inches
4 Months: 23.5 inches

Head Circumference:
Birth: 35.5 cm
4 Months: 42 cm

4 Month Doctor Appointment
Dad taking care of Finn at the doctors – feeling bad he had to get 2 big shots in his legs!

4 Month Milestones
So what is Finn up to now?

Grabbing and holding his toys with his hands
Sucking on his hands ALOT
Great head control and looking from right to left, up and down very easily and steadily
Officially moved from sleeping in his rocker in our bedroom to sleeping in his crib
Graduating from swaddling to a sleep sack
Very focused eye contact
Beginning to sit up – lots of attempts on his own and urges to do so instead of laying down
Lots of big smiles and real laughter in addition to his very cute coos
Observing his own feet and reaching out to grab them
Rolling over on his side to hang out
Putting weight on his legs while “standing up” in mom or dad’s arms – likes to push off and try to bounce now

The Rundown
Here is my 2 cents on all things baby we have experienced so far.

Baby Neck Pillow: Cute concept but never worked as his head was always too big
Cloth Diapers: Didn’t even go there. Not my cup of tea.
Stroller: Mixed reviews. Car seat seams too heavy and drink holder attachment is at an angle so spills the drinks.
Car Seat: He was not a fan at first and still really doesn’t stay asleep in it after we get him out of the car.
Bumbo Seat: He is starting to use it – just needs a bit more neck strength
Boppy Pillows: Good investment used on Craigslist. He still likes sitting in them although that isn’t their intended purpose.
Sophie the Giraffe: Best gift ever.
Ergo Baby: Love it, used it a lot the first few months – no need for newborn insert anymore since about 11 weeks
Maya Wrap: Small and compact – easiest way to carry him although recently as he seems to be getting to big for it and is more fidgety than usual
Tummy Time: Still hates it – our nanny says it seems to torture him
Swing Seat: Sold it
Bassinet: Never really used it, trying to sell now. He was not a fan of sleeping in it so got maybe 10 uses.
Activity Mat: The one constant baby device in our living room – great now that he can see better and reach things
Combi Seat: Best $1 spent to date. Super light-weight. We have to strap him in or he winds up sort of half hanging off it after about 2 minutes.
Rocker: Still a fan although he seems to be getting too long for it. Great buy for less than $40.
Breastfeeding: Overrated and as of now and he still only likes one side.
Medela Pump in Style: Works great given it was free but who really enjoys pumping at work (sucks)
Bottles: He loves them. Stares at them, opens his mouth wide when he seems them now
Teeth: Not yet but seems to be drooling like crazy as a sign.