Milestones: 4 years old

DevelopmentBehaviorDevelopment & LearningDevelopment and Learning
Written By Nicole Morales

Emotional and Social Milestones

  • Loves to play pretend eg: doctor, cook, etc

  • Wants to go play with other children of their age group, and will ask you for permission before they go.

  • Wants to comfort others by giving them a hug if they see that the other person is upset

  • Is able to understand when something might be dangerous, like jumping off the sofa or touching something hot

  • They will want to start helping you around the house with simple chores

Communication and Language Milestone

  • Can put 4 or more words in a sentence

  • Is able to remember words and say them when they hear a nursery rhyme or a song

  • Will want to tell you about something they learned or did in their day

  • Is able to answer simple questions like “Where is the brush”, etc

Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

  • Is able to recognize some colors

  • Is able to tell you what happens next in a story or on their favorite show

Movement/Physical Development Milestones

  • Able to catch a ball in their hand

  • Is able to serve themselves food and pour water for themselves with adult supervision

  • Is able to unbutton by themselves

  • Is able to hold things between their thumb and fingers

For additional guidance, please contact your pediatrician and refer to CDC's guidelines here: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

Nicole Morales

Nicole’s path as a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, and pediatric sleep consultant is driven by a deep passion for infant well-being and supporting families during the early stages of parenthood. With a background in child development and early childhood education, She is dedicated to helping parents navigate the postpartum period smoothly. Her journey into pediatric sleep consulting stems from witnessing the transformative impact of healthy sleep routines on both infants and parents. She strives to empower families with knowledge and strategies to create a nurturing sleep environment for their newborns. It's her mission to ensure newborns infants and toddlers receive the best care, and parents feel confident in their caregiving roles.

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