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Mom of a 2 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

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my 4 month old baby is holding head up for few seconds only during tummy head then lay down again he is trying to his head few seconds then lays down...this repeats. when holding him on my shoulder he looks up everything by his head up. is this normal?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

A. neck holding of the child should be present by 4 months to maximum 5 months of age. regular massage of the back as well asz the neck will help in strengthening the muscles of this area. if neck holding and head holding is not proper by the end of 5 months it is important to meet the doctor for examinationz to find the cause of delayed milestones

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