How old is the baby's neck when it can stand up?

We all know that the baby's neck is particularly fragile, so many mothers will choose to hold the baby horizontally when the baby is young. If the baby is held vertically, they will also support the baby's neck and head with their hands, otherwise the baby's neck may be sprained. When the baby is three or four months old, the baby will be held vertically to allow the baby to slowly exercise the neck ability. So, at what age can the baby's neck stand upright?

It is recommended to hold the baby upright after three months, that is, the fourth month, because the baby's neck is still very soft and if you hold it upright too early, he may sprain. But most babies don't want to be held sideways again after being held upright once. The pediatrician taught us to hold the baby upright, that is, turn the baby over with his back against the mother's chest, instead of the usual baby facing the mother. The mother holds the baby's body with one hand and supports the baby's buttocks with the other hand. This way, the most important thing is that the baby's neck and spine have support and protection, and it also allows the baby to see more of the outside world. The baby should still be held sideways when sleeping.

There are individual differences among children. If other children can hold their necks upright but your child cannot, it does not mean that there is something wrong with your child. Generally, by the fifth month, the child's head can be held upright when held in your arms. When lying prone, the head can be raised and placed at a 90° angle to the shoulder blades.