Patient's question:
My baby has been born for more than two months. During this time, I have been holding him and playing with him. Yesterday, I noticed that the baby's head started to stand up straight. I told my husband about it at night, but he didn't believe it, saying that it's impossible for the baby to stand up so young. The next day, I took the baby out for a walk to see the flowers, and I noticed that he was clearly standing his neck up.What kind of help do I need: Could you please tell me at what age can babies start to hold their heads up straight?
Doctor's answer:
A baby who is more than two months old, when held and played with, is found to have a neck that can stand upright proudly. This should not be possible. Babies generally need about 100 days to be able to proudly stand their heads up. However, each baby's growth and development is different, and being about 10 days earlier or later is normal. Your baby is only two and a half months old, even if they can proudly stand up, it is recommended not to let them do so for too long.