Patient's question:
Today I took my baby to play in the community and met a mom. She said her baby is already three months old, but still can't lift its head. The mom is quite worried and asked me if I knew what was going on. I wanted to ask if a baby who just turned three months old can't lift its head?Doctor's answer:
According to the developmental of babies, at three months, they should be able to lift their heads normally while lying on their stomach. The baby, however, cannot lift its head while in this position at three months. The following conditions may be the cause. First, lack of exercise due to prolonged lying in bed needs to be considered. Second, a deficiency in trace elements, specifically calcium, should be considered. This symptom may also be caused by poor brain development or abnormal chromosomes. The baby's condition here is only a preliminary consideration. It is recommended to have the baby examined by a pediatrician.