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Involved Dads Have More Active Kids

Last Updated: September 26, 2008

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Parenting Tips for Your 4 Month Old Baby

Dads make a definite difference! They love, guide, teach, and nurture their babies. Some fathers are the main caretakers for their children.

How much should fathers be involved with their babies? As much as they can. Children with dads who regularly get involved in physical play are more likely to be socially popular with their peers than school-age children whose fathers do not engage in this type of play.

Fathers play an important role in helping give children a kick start to fitness. Dads and moms both can be good role models for exercising and keeping their bodies in good shape.

You can help set the foundation for healthy weight by helping your baby learn to eat the right amount (just the amount your baby wants) of healthy foods and learn to enjoy moving his body and keeping active.


Learn more about Your 4 Month Old Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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