Patient's question:
My son is now two and a half months old and still cannot hold his head up; he is quite soft. However, I see that my father-in-law holds him upright, and I think this is not good for the child. Doctor, when can the baby be held upright?Doctor's answer:
Because the baby is young, their spine development is not good. Try to hold the baby in a horizontal position as much as possible. Generally, it's recommended to hold the baby upright after they are three months old, as their spine development is not good and they tend to arch their back prematurely. However, this is a matter of personal preference, and parents should decide based on their baby's physical development. But if you want to hold the baby upright, you should be careful not to keep them in that position for too long. It's best to wait until they are three months old before holding them upright.