What should I do if the baby always likes to lift their head and turn left and right?

Patient's question:

The baby always dislikes having her head lifted high, and quickly turning left and right is also looking at the ceiling! When talking to her, sometimes she will look at the adults and make noises like "Hmm, yeah, yeah." Calling her often doesn't get a response.

Doctor's answer:

Hello! Based on your description, the child should be around three months old, right? For a three-month-old baby, they haven't yet learned to turn their head when they hear their parents call their name, because at this stage, the child is not yet sensitive to their parents' way of addressing them. It typically takes at least five or six months for a baby to start turning their head in response to sounds. Currently, if the baby shows a reaction to sounds, such as pausing their movement or focusing their eyes for a moment, that is normal. Parents should engage in more conversation with the child to help them get accustomed to their calls. When the child is awake, spend more time holding them, ensuring their face is facing forward to broaden their field of vision. Avoid keeping them in bed all the time.

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