Patient's question:
My baby is now one week old. Then, I noticed that he feels very soft all over and doesn't lift his head either. He does react to sounds, though, and he seems especially cute and adorable. Could you please tell me how long it takes for newborns to lift their heads?Doctor's answer:
Newborns are quite soft when they are born, so they cannot lift their heads. However, as they grow older, every baby follows the physical development pattern of being cared for, rolling over, sitting, crawling, standing, walking, running, and jumping. Among these, lifting the head is the first action that babies learn. Generally, babies can lie flat after a few days of birth, but within the first month, they cannot actively lift their heads and can only instinctively struggle, turning their faces to one side. By two months, they can slightly lift their heads and chests, and by three months, they can do so very stably.