Is it normal for a three-month-old baby not to lift their head?

Patient's question:

My baby is already three months old. Other babies can already lift their heads at three months, but mine still can't. I'm a bit worried, so I wanted to ask if it's normal for a three-month-old baby not to be able to lift their head yet.

Doctor's answer:

Normally, it is not normal for a 3-month-old baby not to be able to lift their head. Generally, a 3-month-old baby can lift their head and upper chest when lying prone. If the baby still cannot lift their head at 3 months, then it is necessary to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up to see if there is anything wrong. If there is indeed something wrong, it is still important to receive timely treatment to determine the cause so that we can treat the symptoms accordingly.

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