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, at what age 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 best to hold the baby again after they are three months old, as their spine development is not good and they tend to arch their back prematurely. However, this is something that can be influenced by the parent, and they 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 after three months to hold the baby upright.