As a new parent, you may have concerns about baby milestones and be curious about what to expect in the fourth trimester. As you move through your baby's life week by week, there are numerous issues to consider.
One of these is your baby's ability to lift their head up and look around. A newborn's head bobbles so unsteadily on his neck that you might be afraid he'll hurt himself. While your newborn does need head support, you may want to implement techniques to strengthen baby head control. This is an essential developmental step for later physical development.
When do babies hold their head up?
Concerns about your baby's development?
Some things to watch for if your baby is approaching 3-4 months include:
- Being unable to lift their head
- Inability to control their neck muscles
- Seems to have difficulty swallowing or sucking
- Has a weak cry
- Shows signs of muscle weakness
In some instances, not reaching these milestones could indicate a developmental delay, so if you have concerns, schedule an appointment with your child's physician. They will be able to point you in the right direction with follow-up suggestions, resources, and advice to help ease your mind.
