Patient's question:
My baby is now three months old. The baby's neck is very soft, and when lying on the bed, they can't lift their head up. I don't know if this is normal. I want to ask, what should I do if a three-month-old baby can't lift their head?Doctor's answer:
A three-month-old baby lying on the ground without lifting their head is normal because the baby's bones are not yet fully developed. Generally, the neck becomes a bit stiff between 4 to 5 months. After three months, calcium supplements can be given to help the baby's bone growth, and appropriate additional food for infants can also be provided. Three-month-old babies usually respond loudly. They look at people's faces and turn their heads left and right with their mother's voice. When their mother teases them, they make sounds and laugh. If they lie on a table or bed, they will lift their heads. If a three-month-old baby does not lift their head, rehabilitation treatment should be considered. Rehabilitation treatment must start as soon as possible and must be provided by experienced pediatric rehabilitation professionals.