What's wrong if the baby still can't lift his head at three months old?

Babies develop very quickly and can undergo big changes in just a few months. For example, there is a huge difference between a one-month-old baby and a three-month-old baby. However, due to the different growth and development of each baby, there are big differences between babies of the same age. For example, why can't some babies lift their heads at three months old? Let's take a look at the explanation below.

If a baby cannot lift his head for three months, it does not necessarily mean that he is sick. He may just be a little behind in development. First of all, we need to see whether the baby is born full-term. For example, if a baby is born one or two months prematurely, it will definitely take a long time for him to lift his head because he missed this developmental process in the womb.

Newborn babies can lie on their stomachs and backs, but cannot lift their heads. Their eyes can only see a limited area, so they need to be held in their mother’s arms so that they can see farther. By 2 months, the baby can lift his head slightly. After 3 months, the baby's head can be lifted more steadily. Because at this time the baby can actively search for things around him through sounds, and he needs to turn and raise his head during the process.

If the baby cannot lift his head, the mother can use the correct method to train the baby so that the baby can lift his head to look at things at 45 degrees or 90 degrees. The training method is relatively simple. First, hold the baby upright and support the baby's back and buttocks with your hands. Then take the baby outdoors to look at things around him. Ask the father to point at things and talk to the baby to attract the baby's attention. Next, place the baby in front of your chest and abdomen, put your hands on the baby's back to tease the baby, and the baby will sometimes look up. Finally, let the baby lie prone on the bed with his arms forward, use toys to attract the baby and encourage the baby to raise his head.

Generally speaking, if the baby is just three months old and has trouble lifting his head, but other conditions are normal, it may just be developmental delay and you can keep observing him. However, if the child still cannot lift his head by the end of three or four months, it is best to take him to the hospital for a check-up.

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