Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
6 months baby falling head at tummy time
My baby boy will be 7 month old within 2 weeks.
When he sit or we hold him he hold his head properly even rotate as we do everything normal.
But when we put him sleep on his tummy he is not able to control his head and bang down. If I put some music video in front of him then he hold his head upward continuosly for a minute or above. But without music or his play games he can't hold his head upward and fall down. Sometimes he hold for 10 second.
At this much month baby Start for crawling. Even he tries and moves his legs for crawling push himself by his foot and try to shift up. We afraid him to put on stomach for crawling aa he bang his head. He should not hurt himself. Could you please advice
Answers (6)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
This head lag is due to large head or weak neck muscle.
Continue to make him sleep on his tummy and offer him toys from front so that he holds his neck for longer time under monitoring.
This will be a good exercise for the child.
Visit a pediatrician to get the child checked developmentally
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+103
Is there any history of delayed cry at the time of birth. Pl give insight into his other developmental milestones like speech, fine movement of hands, and interaction with parents or siblings etc
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello good morning . As of now your baby looks normal Developmentally as per age ( as he sits, hold neck steadily , try to crawls ) he also try to lift his head above level when sound stimulation is given so keep him giving sound stimulus so that slowly he will try to make it . During this try to give him safe surface so that it’s can’t give him any hurt try not to overdo also . Make sure your are not giving any gadgets in form of mobile tv for sound stimulus as it’s not good for their health . Some baby develops as per their pace so not to worry about this ! Keep regular follow up with your Peditrician for growth and development monitoring .
Health Tips
Avoid mobile , tv
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
For Achieving milestones is a range, for crawling it is 7-9 months, so it will happen. If your child is sitting with/with out support then fine.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Meetu Gupta
Pediatrician
24 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Please visit a developmental pediatrician for assessment of developmental milestones.. usually development is screened at vaccination visits.. also you can increase tummy time but with full adult supervision which promotes neck holding better and do activities with colourful toys for his attention and visual and motor co ordination... But stressing the importance of developmental milestones screening here again
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
I think there is nothing to worry about. But I would like to ask about his birth history. Was the baby born full term? And did he cry immediately after birth?
His mile stones are appropriate for age.
I would also like to ask about his social smile and recognition of family members.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.