#asktheexperts my baby is a preterm( birth on 34.5 weeks). now he is 4.5 months old but still he is not able to hold his head. during tummy time he tries to hold but we feel that he has not got enough strength to hold his head. is it normal?

1 Answer

Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

A. yes it is normal.for baby. There is no need to worry for same it js a normal thing in babies . Just wait for some days it will be ok but even after that it feels like there is some problem then a doctor should be consulted for same .

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