Que faire à la maison avec un bébé de 4 mois ? 7 activités simples pour stimuler son éveil

What to do at home with a 4-month-old baby? 7 simple activities to stimulate their development

Is it really useful to play with a 4-month-old baby?


At 4 months, your baby enters an exciting period : he becomes more aware of the world, he begins to control his movements better, he is interested in his surroundings.

This is the perfect time to introduce some small activities at home. Nothing complicated: a few simple games are enough to stimulate the senses and strengthen the parent-child bond.


1. Nursery rhymes and songs

At 4 months, baby loves listening to your voice. Singing nursery rhymes:

  • stimulates his language,
  • captures his attention,
  • soothes his emotions.

🐨Noor & Koala tip: start varying the languages ​​now . A song in French, then in English (or another language), even a simple one, already promotes sensitivity to foreign sounds.

2. The mirror, for self-discovery

An unbreakable mirror is a great Montessori tool for babies.

  • He observes his reflection.
  • He moves and discovers his facial expressions.

It develops self-awareness and visual curiosity.

3. Fabrics to touch

Offer him different materials (cotton, velvet, silk). Let him:

  • touch them,
  • crumple them,
  • put them in your mouth under your supervision.

This sensory exploration is essential at 4 months.

4. Contrasting mobiles

At this age, babies are better at perceiving strong contrasts. Hang a black and white mobile above their play mat.

  • It follows eye movements,
  • He develops his concentration.

5. Tummy Time

Important to strengthen:

  • the nape of the neck,
  • the shoulders,
  • future motor skills.

Place baby on his stomach for a few minutes, several times a day, with a small, colorful toy in front of him to motivate him.

6. Light rattles

Choose rattles:

  • light, easy to catch,
  • safe if he puts them in his mouth.

Gently shake the rattle to encourage him to follow the sound or reach out.

7. Books made of fabric or cardboard

At 4 months, baby loves to watch:

  • simple images,
  • marked contrasts.

At Noor & Koala, we already include bilingual stories in our boxes, perfect for gently awakening curiosity and familiarizing baby with English.

🐨 The Noor & Koala Council

No need to overstimulate. At 4 months, every little activity is a big discovery. Offer him two or three different games a day, always in a gentle and caring manner.

To make your life easier, discover our 3-6 month box , specially designed to support baby's sensory and linguistic development, with suitable toys and a reassuring parental guide.

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