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Head control
Hello dr. My baby is 3 months and 4 days old. From the past week he has been trying to lift his head up while on his back but struggling to lift while on tummy. I never gave him much tummy time till 3rd month because he was uncomfortable. Now I tried to do so he is drooling a lot while on tummy. What should be done to increase tummy time? And is delay in tummy time effect in his neck control development?!
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Start small with 1 to 2 mts on tummy 4 to 5 times a day. Gradually increase. Keep toys close. Talk to him while he's on tummy
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Drooling not a problem
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It could help in getting head control early
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Hi , see he will gain neck control , from what I see he is trying to do the same , so you can give him some time . The answer to your question is very elaborate and I would be able to help you if I could be able to talk to you ,so if possible can you opt for a video consultation
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Rajkot
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