Patient's question:
My baby is just 20 days old and is growing strong. Now, he can lift his head by himself. My mom said that usually babies can lift their head at around 3 months, but my baby did it much earlier. I want to ask if it's normal for a baby to be able to lift his head at 20 days?Doctor's answer:
Infants can lift their heads 20 days after birth. Some babies absorb nutrients normally in the womb. When they are born, they grow faster and develop better than other infants. Generally, it is normal for infants to lift their heads within 3 months. Generally, when a child is 3 months old, they can form the first curve of their spine—a neck curve—and lift their head. When the baby can sit independently at 6-7 months, the chest curve is formed. When the baby is around 1 year old and can run and walk, the waist curve is formed.