Can a 4-month-old baby get angry? : Yes, though they cannot show their anger as an understandable expression until they are 12-18 months old, they can still get angry at 3 or 4 months of age. They express anger by crying, the only form they know as of now but a change in sound like growling, or winging.

Can a 4-month-old baby get angry? Mindful Parenting Tips

Post the initial days of colic or digestion issues, your child is now focusing on worldly things and with her brain developing emotions like fear, curiosity, enthusiasm, and frustration is starting to show up. Their anger or frustration also shows that they are striving to learn new skills like rolling over, crawling, reaching things, etc., which shows they are motivated to reach their new milestone.  

Reasons your baby may get angry :

Feeling Incapable : 

Can a 4-month-old baby get angry?

Babies get angry when they feel overwhelmed and frustrated. They may feel incapable when they can’t accomplish a task, like when they can’t crawl or grab a toy. To help them cope with their feelings, it’s important to provide a supportive and encouraging environment. Talk gently and use positive reinforcement to help your baby feel capable and confident. Give lots of hugs and cuddles to provide comfort and reassurance. When your baby gets overwhelmed, distract them with a new activity or toy. Help them take breaks and allow them to calm themselves before trying again.

Baby not fed well : 

Can a 4-month-old baby get angry?

Baby may get angry if they are not fed properly. The level of anger and distress that a baby may experience when they are hungry and not receiving proper nutrition depends on how long it has been since they last ate. Babies can become frustrated from being hungry, and their cries and fussiness may become more intense until they are given food. It is important to ensure that babies are fed regularly and with appropriate nutrition, to prevent them from becoming distressed from hunger.

Discomfort due to diaper : 

Can a 4-month-old baby get angry?

Baby may get angry due to discomfort from a dirty or wet diaper. Diaper rashes can also cause babies to be irritable and fussy. To prevent this, keep your baby’s diaper clean and dry. Change their diaper often even when it doesn’t seem too wet or dirty. Give them plenty of diaper-free time if possible with each diaper change.

Other reasons may be because of Unable to burn off excess energy and Exploring surroundings but incapable of doing what they want 

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What can be done to calm down the baby?

  • Help them stay calm by talking to them with lots of love
  • Take care to have a positive and happy surroundings
  • Help them reach things without interrupting their efforts. Reach out to them with open arms and see if they need help first or are still trying to reach out on their own, which is ok. 
  • To be on the safer side if the child shows frequent anger visit a doctor to rule out any health conditions. 

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