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Preterm baby
My baby is born @ 33 weeek 6 days @dec 20.
but his due date is feb 1.
now he is completed 4 month started 5vmonth as per birthdate.
but as per due date he steped in 4 month.
nw my question is .his head is still shaking but it is not straight or lifting up.
he if hold him .he is looking down .or not lifting up.
usually at this time baby head will be lift up right .
is anything to worry??
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By the end of your baby's first month, she may be able to lift her head briefly when she's lying on her tummy. She may also turn it from side to side.
At around six weeks to eight weeks, she may be able to raise her head when she's lying on her back.
By 3-4 months, She's able to raise her head up 45 degrees from the floor while lying on her tummy, and keep it steady.
By six months, your baby should be able to hold her head steady and upright. Her head shouldn't lag behind her body as you pull her up to sit.
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Give her tummy time. Even while your baby's neck is a bit wobbly, give her plenty of opportunities to play on her tummy (under your supervision). Lifting her head and chest to look at you or her toys will strengthen her neck muscles. This will also help build the muscles she needs for sitting up
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If by 6 months, she doesn’t develop proper head holding, you will have to get her examined by a developmental specialist.
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Wait for 1month more some time head control comes at 4month. Look for other mile stone like social smile etc if not then contact pediatrician for milestone evaluation physically and neurological examination to rule out any red flag sing.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Head holding at 5 months... He will achieve soon . Can you mention birth history?
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