Question
My baby is almost five months old and can’t lift their head at all during tummy time training. However, when held upright, the head can be lifted slightly but not very stable. The baby was born one month premature. What could be the situation?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby, who is almost five months old, is unable to lift their head during tummy time training but can slightly lift their head when held upright, though it’s not very stable. The baby was born one month premature. Analysis suggests that the baby may have a calcium deficiency. At this stage, the baby is mainly beginning to practice rolling over and can only sit up with support and cannot sit steadily independently; independent sitting up is not achieved until around six months of age. Therefore, do not rush your baby into tummy time training too early, as it is not beneficial for the baby’s bone development.