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Baby neck control
My baby is today 3 months 20 days old...if I will hold her upright she can lift her head and can watch around but still I have to give support with my hand to her back ...I am worried...when I can expect the full control of her head without hand support and I can lift her by holding her underarms area?is it ok not to get full head control till now?
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Consult EARLY FOR DEVELOPMENT ASSESMENT . By now your baby should be able to keep head up for some time during tummy time .
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Yes it is normal.. baby may achieve full control in next 10-15 days. Till than give tummy time.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
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12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello ! Next holding around 3-5 mnths in between. U can wait .
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Dr. Jinia Saha
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10 yrs exp
Kolkata
Kindly consult, assessment is needed based on developmental scales to judge the holistic development of the baby, not only head control.
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